Analyst - 1

Turn complex healthcare data into insight that shapes decisions across a leading academic health system. As an Analyst I with Consulting Services in Medical Center Finance, you will help senior leaders evaluate performance, assess strategic opportunities, and make informed financial and operational decisions.

This opportunity offers an outstanding foundation in healthcare finance, strategy and internal consulting. You will contribute to high-visibility projects while developing the analytical, communication, and project-management skills needed to grow into a trusted strategic partner.

The Role

The Planning and Analysis team serves as an internal financial consulting group supporting the Health System and Medical Center. The team partners with executive leaders, clinical departments, service lines, operations, finance, and strategy to address complex business questions and advance long-term organizational priorities.

You will initially work alongside experienced consultants and gradually progress toward independently managing analytical workstreams. Your work will connect financial and operational performance with the decisions that influence resource allocation, service delivery, and patient care.

In this role, you will:

• Build financial models, analytical tools and reports in Excel.

• Gather, clean, organize, and analyze financial and operational data from multiple sources.

• Identify trends, performance variances, risks, opportunities and key business drivers.

• Support business planning, service line analysis, capital planning and strategic initiatives.

• Develop PowerPoint presentations and executive-ready materials that communicate findings clearly.

• Translate complex information into practical insights and recommendations for decision-makers.

• Collaborate with team members and organizational stakeholders to define business questions, test assumptions, and validate findings.

• Balance multiple assignments, priorities and deadlines in a project-based environment.

• Handle sensitive financial and operational information with sound judgment and discretion.

• Take increasing ownership of projects as your healthcare knowledge and consulting capabilities grow.

Successful candidates will bring strong analytical aptitude, advanced Excel skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, learning unfamiliar subject matter, and approaching challenging problems with intellectual curiosity and professional maturity.

Experience with healthcare finance, hospital operations, financial statements, contribution margin analysis, business case development, Tableau, SQL, Workday, Strata, or similar reporting tools is valuable but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in finance, economics, business, statistics, systems engineering, data analytics, public policy, or healthcare management are encouraged to apply.

The position follows standard business hours, Monday through Friday, with no routine on-call responsibility.

Why UVA Health

At UVA Health, your analysis will support more than financial performance. It will help leaders make thoughtful decisions about programs, services, operations, and resources that ultimately strengthen patient care.

This role provides a distinctive alternative to traditional consulting. You will gain the variety and intellectual challenge of consulting-style projects while remaining connected to implementation, organizational outcomes, and a mission-driven healthcare environment.

You will benefit from:

• Direct exposure to executive-level decision-making within a large academic health system.

• Broad visibility across finance, operations, strategy, clinical departments, and service lines.

• High-impact assignments involving real organizational priorities and complex business challenges.

• A supportive environment focused on mentorship, learning, and professional development.

• Opportunities to strengthen your capabilities in financial analysis, data storytelling, presentation development, and strategic problem-solving.

• A defined progression from Analyst to Consultant, Senior Consultant and Lead Consultant.

• A versatile foundation for future careers in healthcare strategy, financial planning, service line administration, decision support, operations, corporate finance or consulting.

• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work that supports UVA Health’s patients, team members and communities.

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers an appealing combination of professional opportunity, natural beauty, culture, and community. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides convenient access to hiking, cycling, wineries, historic destinations, live music, and a nationally recognized food scene. With the energy of a university community and the accessibility of a smaller city, Charlottesville makes it possible to build a rewarding career while enjoying a connected and balanced lifestyle.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's Degree required

Experience: 3+ years relevant professional experience

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.