Senior Business Analyst

Job Posting Title: Senior Business Analyst ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes This position supports operational and financial performance across one or more designated departments within the healthcare system. The role may support sponsored projects, clinical trials, outpatient clinics, programs, and other administrative or clinical units. Purpose The Senior Business Analyst leads complex financial and operational analyses, develops advanced reporting tools and dashboards, and supports strategic planning and process improvement initiatives across designated operational areas within the healthcare system. Responsibilities Leads Financial Analysis and Budget Oversight Oversees financial performance monitoring across designated areas of responsibility including sponsored projects, clinical trials, outpatient clinics, and programs Conducts complex variance analysis and identifies financial risks and opportunities Communicates financial analyses, budgets, and forecasts to leadership to support informed decision making Validates transaction coding and ensures compliance with financial policies Partners with operational and administrative stakeholders to support budget development and forecasting Advises leadership on budget alignment and resource allocation Drives Operational Process Improvement Leads initiatives to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency Conducts root cause analysis and recommends corrective actions Designs and implements process improvement frameworks Develops workflow models and performance metrics Documents process improvements and maintains records of changes and outcomes Develops Advanced Data Reporting and Automation Tools Designs and maintains complex dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms Automates recurring reports and data workflows to improve efficiency using reporting and analytical tools Synthesizes data from multiple systems to support decision making and assist leadership in anticipating downstream impacts Ensures data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance standards Provides actionable insights through advanced analytics and visualization Leads Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation Builds financial models to support long-term planning and strategic initiatives Conducts scenario analysis and forecasting for departmental growth Collaborates with leadership and cross-functional partners to align analytics with organizational goals Supports program reviews and performance evaluations Advises on resource optimization and investment strategies Oversees Grant, Clinical Trial, Clinic, or Program Financials Leads budget development for sponsored projects, clinical trials, programs, or outpatient clinics Monitors post-award, clinic, or program financial performance and compliance Prepares financial documentation for reporting and audits Collaborates with internal stakeholders across administrative, clinical, and operational functions Tracks effort reporting, allowable expenses, and regulatory requirements Facilitates Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Communicates complex findings and recommendations to senior leadership Leads cross-functional meetings and workshops to gather requirements Serves as a liaison between finance and operational stakeholders to support coordination and alignment Escalates issues and ensures timely resolution of analytics deliverables Maintains effective communication and follow through with external partners to support timely resolution and progress on initiatives Builds collaborative relationships across the organization Marginal or Periodic Functions Participates in enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and task forces Supports training and mentoring of junior analysts and staff Contributes to proposal development and associated financial planning Assists with vendor negotiations and contract evaluations Attends industry conferences and professional development events Performs related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strategic Agility Sees ahead clearly and anticipates future consequences and trends Builds long-term financial models to support strategic goals Advises leadership on investment and resource planning Aligns analytics with organizational vision Analytical Thinking / Decision Quality Makes sound decisions using data, experience, and judgment Conducts complex variance and scenario analysis Synthesizes data from multiple systems Prioritizes high-impact recommendations Business Insight Understands how organizations operate and generate value Identifies cost-saving opportunities Aligns financial analysis with operational goals Evaluates market and internal performance trends Manages Complexity Analyzes multifaceted problems and synthesizes solutions Leads cross-functional analytics projects Integrates financial, operational, and compliance data Balances competing priorities in dynamic environments Communicates Effectively Tailors communication to different audiences Presents findings to senior leadership Facilitates stakeholder engagement Writes clear and actionable reports Plans and Aligns Organizes work to meet strategic objectives Develops project timelines and deliverables Aligns reporting tools with department goals Anticipates resource needs for initiatives Tech Savvy Adopts and applies new technologies effectively Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet tools Automates reporting workflows Uses tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and ERP systems for analysis Troubleshoots and optimizes