Job Posting Title:
Senior Business Analyst
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Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
May 23, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
Purpose
The Senior Business Analyst is an advanced individual contributor who supports operational and financial performance across one or more designated departments within the healthcare system. This role leads complex financial and operational analyses, develops advanced reporting tools and dashboards, and drives strategic planning and process improvement initiatives. The Senior Business Analyst may support a variety of operational areas including sponsored projects, clinical trials, outpatient clinics, programs, and other administrative or clinical units. Reporting to a department director or senior manager, this role collaborates closely with finance, clinical operations, research administration, and executive leadership.
Responsibilities
Leads Financial Analysis and Budget Oversight
Oversees financial performance monitoring across areas of responsibility within a designated department (e.g., sponsored projects, clinical trials, outpatient clinics, programs).
Conducts complex variance analysis and identifies financial risks and opportunities.
Communicates financial analyses, budgets, and forecasts to leaders to support informed decision making.
Validates transaction coding and ensures compliance with financial policies.
Partners with operational and administrative stakeholders, such as finance and program teams, 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