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clinical outcomes analyst system analytics

Houston Methodist

<div>Note: At this time, we are not able to provide employment sponsorship for this role. In addition, selected candidate MUST reside in the Greater Houston area.<br>
<br>
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Outcomes Analyst is responsible for generating analyses and reports on clinical outcomes data aggregation, analysis and reporting and other performance measures related to Houston Methodist activities and quality improvement initiatives. Effectively addresses analysis methodology and data implications to facilitate understanding and efficient utilization of report findings. This position identifies areas for improvement and assists entity leaders and physicians to develop strategies to improve performance. Collaborates with internal and external database developers and HM data reporting departments to identify analytical and reporting systems integration requirements and collaborative opportunities.
<div><b>FLSA STATUS</b><br>
Exempt<br>
<br>
<b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, statistics, finance, healthcare administration or related field
</li><li>Master&rsquo;s degree preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Minimum of two years of experience in an analyst or related role
</li><li>Experience in health care preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b><ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
</li><li>General knowledge of statistical analysis techniques
</li><li>General knowledge of Performance Improvement methodologies
</li><li>Skill in general use of spreadsheet, relational database and word-processing software Knowledge of database design and database query languages in use at Houston Methodist preferred
</li><li>Ability to independently analyze and solve problems
</li><li>Interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of customers and collaborating across clinical and non-clinical departments
</li><li>Ability to multi-task with good attention to detail
</li>Ability to enhance reporting effectiveness and efficiency<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Proactively and effectively develops and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing, entity leaders, and their employees. Participates in making recommendations for improving working relationships in the work area.
</li><li>Coordinates and facilitates the relationships between the various departments, committees, and taskforces necessary to implement quality improvement measurement initiatives.
</li></ul><br>
<b>SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Participates in project team meetings, interacts to advance projects and partners with internal customers to provide timely and accurate reports to physicians, nursing and entity leaders.
</li><li>Effectively organizes and documents responsibilities and other activities for accomplishment in a timely manner; meets deadlines.
</li></ul><br>
<b>QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Develops and presents logical and comprehensive analyses evaluating performance utilizing applicable databases, reporting systems, and/or external benchmarking systems as appropriate.
</li><li>Exhibits knowledge of and utilizes available databases/data sources for statistical reporting and data extraction as needed.
</li><li>Utilizes understanding of facility department structure and patient data flow as well as department work flows. Sets standards for the measurement, analysis, and reporting of adverse trends for review by appropriate stakeholders and assists in development of action plans for resolution as needed.
</li><li>Develops and manages the appropriate processes and tools needed for gathering PI/QI driven datasets to assist leadership in the enhancement of quality improvement strategies.
</li><li>Identifies and reports quality and performance improvement opportunities through analysis of HM and benchmark data. Supports HM external benchmarking initiatives and compliance of reporting.
</li></ul><br>
<b>FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Understands hospital billing/reimbursement system as it relates to the departmental scope and utilizes all available Houston Methodist sources in evaluating clinical and financial performance.
</li><li>Identifies cost saving and efficiency opportunities throughout the system and develops monitoring and reporting mechanisms to present to and share with the leadership as appropriate. Maintains current knowledge of external agencies and reporting organizations, federal and state regulatory requirements, health plan, billing and reimbursement as needed.
</li></ul><br>
<b>GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality, service, or finance.
</li>Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations, etc. to keep abreast of the latest trends in healthcare as relevant.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
<ul><b>
WORK ATTIRE</b><li><ul><li>
Uniform: No
</li><li>Scrubs: No
</li><li>Business professional: Yes
</li><li>Other (department approved): No
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>ON-CALL*</b><br>
<li><ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i><li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
</li></ul></li></ul></div><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, statistics, finance, healthcare administration or related field
</li><li>Master&rsquo;s degree preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Minimum of two years of experience in an analyst or related role
</li>Experience in health care preferred<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<p><b>Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist is one of the nation&rsquo;s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Clinical Outcomes Analyst - System Analytics

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Data Analyst position is responsible for the provision of analytical support of data generated by the department. This position will assist in creating, designing and implementing processes to ensure accurate data collection and input. The Data Analyst position will assist with maintenance of department database and on-going training of end users. This position is responsible for gathering, analyzing and reporting statistical information and patient outcomes to both external and internal customers which may include statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, algorithm development and numerical methods, data mining and knowledge discovery in databases. Reporting duties for the Data Analyst position will involve the provision of monthly departmental reports and ensuring timely regulatory reporting completion. Additional responsibilities for this position include making recommendations for the implementation of technology and processes required to support the goals of the department with emphasis on regulatory compliance. The Data Analyst position will complete or assign other data requests.
<div><b>FLSA STATUS</b><br>
Exempt<br>
<br>
<b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics or related field
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Three years in data analysis, preferably in a healthcare/research setting
</li></ul><br>
<b>SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b><ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
</li><li>Strong background in computer programming
</li><li>Proficiency in Excel, Access and shell scripting strongly and ability to utilize multiple software applications
</li><li>Familiarity with common imaging tools and database experience and/or experience with neuroinformatic software beneficial
</li><li>Previous database project management experience preferred
</li><li>Experience in relational database design
</li><li>Knowledge of medical practices and terminology strongly preferred
</li><li>Excellent analytical / statistical skills
</li><li>Experience with report writers preferred
</li><li>Excellent communications skills and ability to interact well with medical staff
</li>Self-motivated with the ability to work independently<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Communicates results of queries in database systems and upgrades regarding electronic protocol management system to coworkers, staff and management.
</li><li>Completes and works directly with physicians, clinical staff and management on customized data queries and other requests for operational and research needs.
</li><li>Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement.
</li></ul><br>
<b>SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Provides troubleshooting logic in relation to technical support.
</li><li>Provides and/or supervises gathering, entering and auditing of data in database.
</li><li>Assists with design and implementation of processes to ensure accurate data collection and input.
</li><li>Performs statistical analysis interpretation by preparing reports (monthly, quarterly and/or as needed) on productivity, quality activities, trends and other clinical or business metrics relevant to the department.
</li></ul><br>
<b>QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Conducts routine data processing and implementation of quality control methods.
</li><li>Develops standard operating procedures. Ensures compliance with all HIPAA/confidentiality regulations.
</li><li>In conjunction with management, participates in performance improvement program for department.
</li></ul><br>
<b>FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Conducts, as appropriate, statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, data mining and knowledge discovery in databases.
</li><li>Responsible for all aspects of clinical data analyses for multiple studies.
</li><li>Programs and develops algorithms for numerical methods and develops workflow and data pipelines as needed for project(s).
</li></ul><br>
<b>GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Collaborates with Technology regarding software system proposals, purchases, installations, upgrades, enhancements and modifications.
</li>Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
<ul><b>
WORK ATTIRE</b><li><ul><li>
Uniform: No
</li><li>Scrubs: No
</li><li>Business professional: Yes
</li><li>Other (department approved): No
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>ON-CALL*</b><br>
<li><ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i><li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics or related field
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b>
Three years in data analysis, preferably in a healthcare/research setting<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul><br>
<p><b>Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&amp;M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Clinical Research Specialist

Cedar Gate Technologies

<div></div><div><div><b>Position Summary</b></div><div>
The Healthcare Data Analyst - Bundles plays a critical role in advancing reporting, analytics, and process improvement initiatives that support bundle business operations. This position works cross functionally with product, consulting, and operations teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable business intelligence reporting frameworks, data models, and analytics solutions. The role is responsible for delivering timely, accurate insights that support monitoring of provider performance, payer activity, claims processing, bundle management, and utilization trends. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical thinking, a solid understanding of relational databases, and the ability to translate complex healthcare data into clear, actionable insights for both internal stakeholders and client facing use cases.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Roles &amp; Responsibilities</b></div><div><ul><li>
Design, develop, and maintain business intelligence reporting frameworks and analytics solutions</li><li>
Build and optimize data models to support enterprise reporting and performance monitoring</li><li>
Extract, transform, load, and validate data from multiple internal and external sources</li><li>
Develop and optimize T SQL queries using views, stored procedures, functions, and indexing strategies</li><li>
Design and maintain scalable BI dashboards and analytics solutions using Power BI and related tools</li><li>
Research data anomalies, identify root causes, and resolve reporting issues</li><li>
Support consulting engagements and business development efforts through advanced analytics</li><li>
Create, maintain, and socialize Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge transfer</li><li>
Educate stakeholders on available reports, analytics tools, and performance metrics</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Job Location:</b></div><div>
Hybrid Remote in our office in Houston, TX; highly qualified candidates outside the area may be considered for fully remote work</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Required Experience / Qualifications</b></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in healthcare administration, MIS, informatics, or a related field</li><li>
3+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries</li><li>
3+ years of experience in healthcare data analysis</li><li>
2+ years of experience using business intelligence and reporting tools, including Power BI, SSRS, Tableau, or similar platforms</li><li>
Working knowledge of SSIS, ETL processes, and data cleansing methodologies</li><li>
Hands-on experience with data visualization, data mining, and statistical analysis</li><li>
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Preferences &ndash; Not Required</b></div><div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree with a focus on business analytics or related discipline</li><li>
Experience with Python and familiarity with machine learning concepts</li><li>
Exposure to or experience with AI enabled or advanced analytics reporting solutions</li><li>
Prior experience supporting consulting or client facing analytics engagements</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Why You&rsquo;ll Love This</b></div><div><ul><li>
Join our rapidly expanding company, growing your career by strengthening both your technical depth and your ability to communicate insights to senior leadership audiences.</li><li>
Learn in a supportive environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and asking thoughtful questions</li><li>
See the direct impact of your work by helping improve healthcare outcomes, reporting accuracy, and decision making from day one.</li><li>
Take advantage of a flexible hybrid work environment combining remote and office settings to meet business and personal needs.</li><li>
Our culture actively values and rewards innovative ideas, particularly those that lead to better outcomes for all.</li></ul></div></div><div></div>

Healthcare Data Analyst, Bundles

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Senior (Sr.) Financial Analyst position is responsible for maintaining and performing complex data analysis related to the clinical or financial performance of the assigned entity or hospital and/or contractual relationship. The Sr. Financial Analyst is also responsible for independently compiling and reporting information as requested by Financial Accounting, Internal Audit, Revenue Cycle, their department and entity management or administration. The Sr. Financial Analyst works collaboratively with teams and may serve as a liaison with Information Technology Business Intelligence and other stakeholders, as needed. This position is actively involved in developing and advancing best practices and tools for business analysis. The Sr. Financial Analyst highlights performance issues, identifies problems and researches solutions and makes recommendations to management for continuous improvement. Reports statistical information in graphical and other presentation formats. Other responsibilities may include the assistance with annual operating budgets and maintenance of monthly dashboards of key indicators and external benchmarks. May also be assigned to additional responsibilities; such as payer reimbursement analysis and financial reconciliation.
<div><b>FLSA STATUS</b><br>
Exempt<br>
<br>
<b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in finance, accounting, healthcare administration, business administration or related field.
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Three years of financial, budget or cost accounting analysis experience required; experience in a health care environment preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
<b>Preferred</b><ul><li>
CHFP - Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (HFMA) <b>and</b></li><li>
CPA - Certified Public Accountant - State Licensure
</li></ul><br>
<b>SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b><ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
</li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
</li><li>Advanced analytical thinking and creative problem solving and ability to define a variety of approraches to business problems.
</li><li>Advanced knowledge of business process analysis, system requirements, data modeling and functional design.
</li><li>Strong project management skills.
</li><li>Strong statistical analysis and data reductions skills.
</li><li>If assigned to Hospital: Familiarity with hospital patient data bases and relationship to other financial and non-financial systems preferred.
</li>Working knowledge of cost accounting system(s).<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Interacts with all levels within the department, other institutional departments, and across the organization as well as outside companies to resolve problems/errors or questions regarding basic accounting reconciliation items or financial performance in a timely manner.
</li><li>Serves as subject matter expert for assigned entity(s) (Hospital, Physician Organization, Research Institute, Academic Institute, HM Foundation, MOB, for Clinical and Financial reporting systems. Serves as role model and mentor to more junior team members. Supports training and onboarding of new team members.
</li></ul><br>
<b>SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Assists department administrator, faculty members or department, hospital leadership and entity leadership in managing the departmental budget.
</li><li>Extracts actual and budget financial accounting General Ledger (G/L) data or financial data from appropriate sources to report and reconcile with appropriate leadership. Generates accurate and timely reports.
</li></ul><br>
<b>QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Reviews revenue projections, budget revisions, etc., for physician practice, academic department or assigned hospital or entity department(s)
</li><li>Develops, monitors and reports key system operational indicators and recommends improvements. Highlights performance issues, identifies problems and researches solutions. Makes recommendations to management for improvement.
</li><li>Follows all internal audit requirements for appropriate system applications.
</li><li>Utilizes/enhances tools to improve the accuracy of financial analytics and enhance revenue opportunities. Submits invoices and follow-up with industry partners as needed. In addition, prepares necessary journal entries for coordinator effort and Principal Investigator (PI) oversight as appropriate.
</li></ul><br>
<b>FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Performs one or more of the following: &bull; Supports and develops auditing, reporting and contract modeling tools as needed for identification and analysis of rate and/or fee schedule auditing, financial performance and contract performance as well as modeling and analysis of potential opportunities. &bull; Maintains monthly dashboard of key indicators and external benchmarks as defined by management. Prepares and maintains revenue models. Compiles information needed for organization profit and loss statement as required. &bull; Reviews contracts, calculates provider productivity bonuses/compensation models as appropriate. &bull; Assists in preparation of gift, grant and contract budget proposals as needed. Assists in the oversight of department&rsquo;s financial files for all grant and donor funding. &bull; Ensures/verifies that all faculty, staff and research personnel are charged to the appropriate funding source via submission of a salary re-allocation form as appropriate.
</li><li>Utililzes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner.
</li></ul><br>
<b>GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Maintains and monitors procedures and Standards of Practice (SOP&rsquo;s) for reconciliation process. Maintain working knowledge of hospital and physician compensation methodologies and affecting government regulations, as applicable. Identifies areas for improvement and makes recommendations to management. Seeks out opportunities to grow knowledge of cost accounting system, clinical trials management systems or others and their relationship to other financial and non-financial systems. Shares knowledge and learnings with team.
</li><li>Proactively manages own career development. Completes My Development Plan (MDP).
</li>Identifies and recommends opportunities to employ new or enhanced functionality in support of continued performance improvement. Develops and advances best practices and tools for business analysis.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
<ul><b>
WORK ATTIRE</b><li><ul><li>
Uniform: No
</li><li>Scrubs: No
</li><li>Business professional: Yes
</li><li>Other (department approved): No
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>ON-CALL*</b><br>
<li><ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i><li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in finance, accounting, healthcare administration, business administration or related field.
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Three years of financial, budget or cost accounting analysis experience required; experience in a health care environment preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
<b>Preferred</b><ul><li>
CHFP - Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (HFMA) <b>and</b></li>
CPA - Certified Public Accountant - State Licensure<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<p><b>Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist&rsquo;s overall strategy to become one of the nation&rsquo;s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Senior Financial Analyst- Physician Organization (onsite Medical Center)

IDEA Public Schools

<div><p><b>Description</b><br>
</p><br>
<br>
<p>Data Governance Analyst</p><p></p><p><br>
Mission:</p><p>
The Data Governance Analyst executes and maintains core components of IDEA&rsquo;s data governance program, ensuring that data definitions, metadata, and quality monitoring processes are accurate, consistent, and usable across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Data Governance, this role owns day-to-day governance workflows, including business glossary management, data catalog maintenance, and data quality monitoring, while contributing to continuous improvement of governance processes.<br>
<br>
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented analyst with growing technical skills who can operate independently within defined governance frameworks and is motivated by improving trust in data used to support educational outcomes across multiple states.</p><p></p><p><br>
Supervisory Responsibilities:</p><p>
Individual contributor role with no direct supervisory responsibilities.</p><p></p><p><br>
Location:</p><p>
This is a full-time position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.</p><p><br>
</p><p>Travel Expectations:
</p><p>Minimal travel (5-10%), primarily for team collaboration or training.</p><p></p><p><br>
What You&rsquo;ll Do &ndash; Accountabilities</p><p>
Essential Duties:</p><ul><li>
Own routine updates to IDEA&rsquo;s business glossary, ensuring definitions are accurate, clearly written, and consistently formatted.
</li><li>Draft and maintain data definitions and business rules based on input from subject matter experts, escalating ambiguities or conflicts as needed.</li><li>
Coordinate and support governance working sessions; capture decisions and distribute clear documentation.</li><li>
Maintain authoritative governance documentation, templates, and reference materials to ensure they remain current and accessible.</li><li>
Maintain high-quality metadata in the data catalog, including asset descriptions, ownership, classifications, and tags.</li><li>
Review catalog entries for completeness and accuracy, proactively identifying gaps or inconsistencies.</li><li>
Process catalog access requests and manage asset lifecycle updates following established governance procedures.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>
Monitor basic catalog usage metrics and recommend improvements to templates or documentation based on adoption patterns.</li><li>
Archive deprecated assets in accordance with retention and governance standards</li><li>
Monitor data quality dashboards and indicators on a regular cadence.</li><li>
Execute predefined SQL-based data quality checks and interpret results independently.</li><li>
Investigate routine data quality issues, document findings, and escalate systemic or high-impact concerns.</li><li>
Maintain clear, well-documented issue logs and compile regular data quality status summaries.</li><li>
Manage governance coordination workflows, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, tracking action items, and following up on commitments.</li><li>
Maintain governance content on internal collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint), ensuring accuracy and version control.</li><li>
Respond to routine governance inquiries and direct stakeholders to appropriate resources or next steps.</li><li>
Support compliance documentation needs related to data access, approvals, and audits.</li><li>
Support data stewardship forums and onboarding activities through logistics, materials preparation, and follow-up communication.</li><li>
Maintain steward contact lists, participation records, and activity tracking.</li><li>
Assist in developing and updating stewardship training materials and reference guides.</li></ul><p><br>
Knowledge and Skills &ndash; Competencies</p><ul><li>
Make Strategic Decisions: This team member uses data, feedback, and insights to inform thoughtful decision-making, while considering the impact on their direct reports and team. They communicate decisions with clear rationale and begin to connect their choices to broader team objectives.</li><li>
Manage Work and Teams: This team member sets clear, measurable goals and regularly reflects on progress, adjusting actions as needed. They prioritize work aligned with their goals using a task management system and consistently meet deadlines through effective time management.</li><li>
Grow Self and Others: This team member regularly offers affirming and adjusting feedback, maintaining a positive balance that reinforces growth and motivation. They provide transparent, candid performance insights and offer consistent coaching and development aligned with individual goals, supporting both direct reports and cross-functional partners.</li><li>
Build a Culture of Trust: This team member proactively builds strong personal and professional relationships with individual stakeholders and regularly seeks feedback to improve their work experience. They create a supportive environment where others feel safe to take risks and learn from mistakes without fear of retribution.
</li><li>Communicate Deliberately: This team member communicates thoughtfully by anticipating potential misunderstandings and providing necessary context to ensure clarity. They leverage structured communication channels to address challenges, ask meaningful questions, and guide conversations toward solutions, while actively listening to the concerns of others.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Additional Skills:</p><ul><li>
Working knowledge of basic SQL (SELECT, WHERE, JOIN) with ability to run and interpret validation queries.</li><li>
Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills for tracking, analysis, and reporting.</li><li>
Understanding of how data is structured and used within analytics or reporting environments.</li><li>
Comfort learning new tools and platforms with documentation and training.</li><li>
Strong written communication skills with high standards for clarity and consistency.</li><li>
Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, usable documentation.</li><li>
Experience organizing shared documentation and maintaining version control.</li><li>
Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks across parallel workflows.</li><li>
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while maintaining regular communication.</li><li>
Service-oriented mindset when supporting data users and stewards.</li><li>
Curious about how data supports organizational decision-making.</li></ul><p><br>
Required Education and Experience:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.</li><li>
2+ years of relevant experience in data, analytics, reporting, compliance, operations, or information management roles.</li><li>
Experience working with data in a professional setting (reports, spreadsheets, databases, research, or analytics tools)</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate documentation.</li><li>
Comfort learning new systems and following defined operational processes.</li></ul><p><br>
Preferred Education and Experience:
</p><ul><li>Coursework or hands-on experience using SQL for data analysis or validation.</li><li>
Experience supporting governance, compliance, analytics, or data operations initiatives.</li><li>
Familiarity with education, public sector, or regulated data environments.</li><li>
Background in information management, metadata, or library science.</li></ul><p><br>
Physical Requirements:</p><ul><li>
Prolonged periods working on a computer and in virtual meetings</li><li>
Ability to travel domestically via car and air travel</li><li>
Flexibility for occasional evening meetings to accommodate distributed stakeholders</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
What We Offer:</p><p><br>
Compensation &amp; Benefits:</p><p>
Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $74,700 and $87,100, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.</p><p></p><p><br>
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/.</p><p></p><ul><li><br>
IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Application process:
</p><p>Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.</p><p></p><p><br>
Learn more about IDEA</p><p>
At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values</p></div><p></p>

Data Governance Analyst (26-27)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America

<div></div><div><div><b>Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) </b>is looking for a <b>Customer Success - Senior Payroll Technology &amp; Governance Analyst</b> to join our team. This is an onsite role based out of our<b> Houston Headquarters located in the Galleria district.</b></div><br>
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ABOUT MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA, INC. (MHIA):</b></div><br>
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For over 130 years Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group&rsquo;s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services are tailored to meet our customers&rsquo; evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense and space systems sectors.</div><br>
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Our culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and we promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected.</div><br>
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SCOPE:</b></div>
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The <b>Senior Payroll Technology &amp; Governance Analyst</b> supports payroll tax compliance, payroll system governance, and operational integrity across MHIA and its affiliates, including payroll operations delivered through a managed service model. This role serves as the technical partner to the internal team, focusing on payroll system validation, payroll tax support, and payroll process accuracy. The role ensures payroll system outputs, including those produced by the payroll vendor, are accurate, compliant, and aligned with expected payroll outcomes. This role works closely with HRIS and Benefits to validate that payroll system configurations deliver the intended results. While this role does not perform system configuration, it is responsible for defining expected payroll outcomes and ensuring system outputs meet those expectations.</div><br>
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The ideal candidate will have at least a minimum of eight (8) years of payroll experience with strong exposure to payroll systems and payroll tax processes.</div><br>
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></div>
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<li>Support payroll tax compliance and payroll system governance by validating payroll calculations, system outputs, and payroll processes.</li>
<li>Act as the technical payroll subject matter expert responsible for validating system outputs, investigating configuration issues, and ensuring payroll system integrity.</li>
<li>Validate payroll results generated by the payroll system and vendor (e.g., UKG) to ensure alignment with payroll regulations, internal policies, and expected outcomes.</li>
<li>Independently perform manual payroll and payroll tax calculations to confirm payroll accuracy and identify discrepancies.</li>
<li>Work closely with MHIA HRIS and UKG HRIS to ensure payroll system configurations produce accurate and compliant payroll outcomes.</li>
<li>Investigate payroll discrepancies and perform root cause analysis to determine whether issues originate from payroll inputs, system configuration, integrations, or vendor processing.</li>
<li>Support payroll tax activities, including validation of payroll tax calculations, tax reconciliations, and compliance requirements across federal, state, local, and Canadian jurisdictions.</li>
<li>Assist with year-end payroll processes, including validation of W-2, W-2C, and T-4 reporting outputs.</li>
<li>Support the setup and validation of new state and local tax jurisdictions in partnership with HRIS and the Senior Manager.</li>
<li>Support payroll system testing, including development of test scenarios, execution of user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation of system changes.</li>
<li>Assist in tracking payroll system issues, vendor defects, and processing errors to support resolution and vendor accountability.</li>
<li>Support US and Canadian expatriate payroll processing and complex payroll scenarios requiring advanced payroll expertise.</li>
<li>Serve as a front-facing payroll resource, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders on payroll-related inquiries.</li>
<li>This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive, and an employee may be required to perform other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul><br>
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MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div>
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<li><b>Education Requirement:</b> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li>
</ul><ul><li><b>Experience:</b> Minimum of eight (8) years of payroll experience with strong exposure to payroll systems and payroll tax processes.</li>
<li>Experience supporting US multi-state payroll tax requirements.</li>
<li>Exposure to Canadian payroll tax requirements and reporting (T-4).</li>
<li>Strong understanding of payroll calculations and payroll tax structures.</li>
<li>Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including data analysis, reconciliations, and large dataset validation.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.</li>
<li>Strong communication and collaboration skills across HR, Finance, HRIS, and vendor teams.</li>
<li>Experience supporting payroll operations delivered through managed service models</li></ul><br>
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div>
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<li>Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.</li>
<li>Experience working with enterprise payroll systems (UKG, SAP, Workday, ADP, or similar).</li>
<li>Experience supporting payroll system implementations, integrations, or system upgrades.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience managing relationships with outsourced payroll service providers</li>
<li>Experience supporting payroll tax reconciliation and year-end reporting.</li>
<li>Canadian payroll experience preferred.</li>
<li>Project or change management experience.</li></ul><br>
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WORKING CONDITIONS:</b></div>
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<li>Travel %: 10%</li>
<li>Standard Monday through Friday work week. Weekend/late night work if applicable: %</li>
<li>Lifting/physical requirements: Regularly required to sit for long periods, stand, walk, talk and/or hear Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds</li></ul><br>
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Why Should You Apply?</b></div>
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<li>Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision &amp; 401K Matching)</li>
<li>Excellent growth and advancement opportunities</li>
<li>Paid vacation, sick time and 15 holidays</li>
<li>Committed to quality products and services.</li>
<li>Great working environment and culture</li></ul><br>
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MHIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.</i></div><br>
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Senior Payroll Technology and Governance Analyst - Customer Success

ARES Corporation

<div><p>ARES is seeking a Business Analyst to provide Service Management and ServiceNow Platform business analyst support, for Cross-Cutting Business Solutions (CBS) in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract. eMITS is the Agency&rsquo;s enterprise-level contract creating and delivering multimedia and technical communications through the use of the internet, digital platforms, and IT management for NASA&rsquo;s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Communications (OCOMM). From photographing rocket launches and recoveries, to producing engaging videos, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA&rsquo;s message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA&rsquo;s communication to the outside world. Come join us in support of NASA&rsquo;s mission to inspire the world through information and discovery.</p><p>
Remote, hybrid, and onsite positions, the employee bears travel costs to the nearest NASA Center for badging and the issuance of NASA IT equipment. For a Remote or Hybrid position, the employee must have a reliable internet connection and be able to VPN into the NASA network to conduct work.</p><p><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION / FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Work shall include activities across portfolio, product, and process areas, including but not limited to:</li><li>
Eliciting, refining, documenting, and managing business and functional requirements.</li><li>
Facilitating working sessions with stakeholders, product owners, developers, and platform administrators to ensure clear understanding of business objectives and technical constraints.</li><li>
Developing user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps, and related artifacts consistent with Enterprise ServiceNow Platform governance.</li><li>
Supporting backlog development, grooming, prioritization, and release planning activities.</li><li>
Translating business problems into structured requirements aligned with enterprise standards, governance models, and ServiceNow best practices.</li><li>
Supporting change management activities, including communications, documentation, testing coordination, and training-related input.</li><li>
Ensuring proposed solutions maintain platform stability, usability, and compliance with enterprise architectural and governance guidance.</li><li>
Assisting with production validation, root‑cause analysis, and post‑deployment assessments.</li></ul></div><p><b>
EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS WORK REQUIREMENTS:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Minimum education - BA/BS in Project Management, Communications, Business Administration, or an IT related discipline</li><li>
Minimum experience - 6 years</li></ul></div><p><b>
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</b></p><div><ul><li>
6+ years of business analyst or project management experience</li><li>
3-5 years of business/mission (outcomes/impacts), strategic/tactical (project planning) and operational (implementation/service/product delivery)</li><li>
3-5+ years of professional experience with the ServiceNow platform</li><li>
Strong experience working within Agile/Scrum, including managing user stories, backlog grooming, and sprint planning</li><li>
Experience with Risk Management and best practices</li><li>
Experience using tools for requirements gathering and implementation</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, OneDrive), SharePoint, and Box.</li></ul></div><p><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><div><ul><li>
ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)</li><li>
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)</li><li>
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) (Project Management Institute)</li><li>
ITIL Certification</li><li>
Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA-AAC) (IIBA)</li><li>
International Qualification Board for Business Analysis (IQBBA) Certified Foundation Level Business Analyst/Certified Advanced Level Business Analyst (CFLBA/CALBA) (Indeed)</li><li>
Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and government customers</li><li>
Ability to work in complex, ambiguous, and fast-paced environments</li><li>
Strategy Management</li><li>
Microsoft SharePoint</li><li>
Microsoft Project</li></ul></div><p><b>
ARES Benefits:</b></p><p>
 ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:</p><div><ul><li>
Medical Insurance</li><li>
Dental Insurance</li><li>
Vision Insurance</li><li>
HSA/FSA Accounts</li><li>
Life &amp; Disability Insurance</li><li>
Critical Illness &amp; Accident Insurance</li><li>
401(k) Plan</li><li>
ESOP</li><li>
Paid Time Off &amp; Holidays</li></ul></div><p><b>
ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify.</b> We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).</p></div>

CBS Business Analyst

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