[Hiring] Data Specialist @OU Health

Role Description

The Quality Data Analyst performs advanced data preparation, analysis, and reporting in support of OU Health’s quality improvement efforts. This role evaluates data integrity, enhances analytic processes, and partners with quality and operational leaders to translate data into meaningful insights that inform improvement work. The Analyst II works with increased independence on complex analyses and contributes to the refinement of reporting standards and analytic practices.

• Collects, validates, and maintains accurate datasets supporting quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives.
• Develops, enhances, and maintains dashboards, reports, and analytic products; improves existing data processes using business intelligence, statistical, or analytic tools.
• Participates in regulatory readiness and quality reporting activities, ensuring accurate interpretation and application of measure specifications.
• Partners with stakeholders to support effective use, interpretation, and decision‑making based on analytic outputs.
• Interprets performance trends, conducts deeper analyses, and identifies opportunities to support improvement initiatives.
• Assists quality and operational teams by translating analytic findings into actionable insights.
• Recommends enhancements to data structures, analytic processes, or reporting standards as data maturity and organizational needs evolve.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, national quality programs, and analytic best practices and incorporates relevant updates into analytic work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Level II Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field required.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of related experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Intermediate skills in healthcare data analysis and visualization tools (SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau).
  • Ability to optimize data workflows and design moderately complex analytic logic.
  • Strong analytical reasoning and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Level III Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field required.
• Experience: At least five (5) years of related experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Expert-level analytic, statistical, and visualization competencies using SQL, Python, Power BI, and Tableau.
  • Deep understanding of healthcare quality measures, regulatory programs, and performance improvement methodologies.
  • Strong leadership, influencing, and communication abilities, including interaction with senior executives.
  • Ability to develop sophisticated analytic solutions and lead systemwide initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.
• Total benefits and compensation package designed to meet specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment.