Sr. Strategy Analyst

Position Summary

The Sr. Strategy Analyst will conduct analysis, research, and data collection to drive Upstream’s health center recruitment strategy and to inform Upstream’s annual and multi-year planning. Reporting to the Direct of Strategy, this individual will partner with Upstream’s Data & Technology team to develop reports and processes to simplify Strategy’s analysis and data collection. Additionally, the __ will provide coordination, communication, and project management support to contribute to annual and multi-year planning. 

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills with a flexible and creative approach to gleaning insights from complex, imperfect datasets. They should have the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and succinctly as well as strong interpersonal skills and high attention to detail. Strong candidates will have advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate and thorough quantitative analysis and desk research to inform segmentation, ongoing recruitment success and process insights, and pipeline building and prioritization

• Develop reports and data visualizations using analytics tools such as MS Excel to enable data-driven decision making in Upstream’s recruitment process

• Partner with Upstream’s Data & Technology team to codify processes, reports, and dashboards to support Upstream’s Growth function  

• Compile, maintain and manage external data sets that inform healthcare landscape analysis in current and future Upstream states/regions

• Create executive-level presentations to summarize and share data and insights from analysis

• Provide logistic, analytic, and communication support to annual and multi-year strategic planning

 Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• 2-3+ years of analytical experience in management consulting, data analysis, research, or similar role

• Advanced MS Excel skills and an aptitude for data and numbers

• Self-driven with the ability to work independently, build things from scratch, and problem solve

• Strategic thinker with a knack for breaking down complex problems and crafting innovation solutions

• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

• Strong project management and organizational skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to express complex concepts clearly and succinctly

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control in data analysis

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines

• High level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and G-Suite

• High degree of adaptability

• Sense of humor

• Able to attend work related in-person meetings and functions as needed (Upstream employees are required to be fully vaccinated to attend in-person work-related activities.  Reasonable Accommodations will be made for individuals with a sincerely held religious belief or disability who are not vaccinated)

• In our hybrid work environments, there is a basic expectation that our Upstreamers will ensure that their work from home setups will have reliable access to phone and Internet to ensure connectivity to their teams.
• At Upstream we gather for moments that matter for training, teaming and connection. Our teams come together for occasional in person meetings and organizational retreats. As part of our hybrid work practices, this travel expectation will be applicable for all Upstreamers, even those based remotely. 

 Valued and Non-Essential Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability (Not required to apply)

• Experience with healthcare data

• Strategy experience

• Experience with Asana

Upstream Benefits

Upstream USA offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short term disability, 401K with a match, generous vacation, personal, sick and holiday time off, parental leave, professional development and a fitness and cell phone allowance for all full time employees and part time employees who work a minimum of 24 hours per week.  

Upstream Careers

At Upstream, we embrace diversity. We nurture it and we thrive on it because it benefits our organization, our partners, and our community. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential.  Upstream is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Learn more  about working at Upstream, our values, and our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Upstream USA participates in E-Verify.

Upstream Headquarters:

2 Oliver Street, Suite 402, Boston, MA 02109

www.upstream.org

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