Analyst - Strategic Initiatives

Department: Strategy and Operations

Location: 1668 S. Garfield Ave. 2nd Floor, Alhambra, CA 91801

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 / year

Description

Astrana Health is seeking a highly motivated Strategic Initiatives Analyst to support enterprise-level priorities across growth, operations, performance management, and value-based care enablement. This role sits within the Office of the CFO/COO and works directly with cross-functional leaders to drive execution, develop structured insights, and help translate strategic priorities into operational results.

The Analyst will operate as a connective layer across teams – combining analytical rigor, structured problem-solving, and strong execution skills to advance high-impact initiatives. Our environment is fast-moving and continuously evolving, so we value individuals who are adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable leveraging emerging technologies like AI to enhance how work gets done.

The Opportunity:

• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise strategy and operations at a rapidly growing healthcare company
• Ownership of meaningful workstreams with measurable impact
• Broad exposure across payer, provider, and operational teams
• Insight into how a delegated-risk, value-based care organization scales nationally
• Strong platform for growth into strategy, operations, or leadership roles

Our Values:

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Be Innovative
• Operate With Integrity & Excellence
• Work As One Team
  
  

What You'll Do

• Own workstreams within cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through execution
• Develop structured analyses to inform leadership decisions (financial, operational, and performance data)
• Build executive-ready materials including presentations
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Analytics, Network, Contracting, Clinical, and Technology teams to drive alignment and execution
• Identify operational gaps and propose practical, scalable solutions
• Track initiative progress, manage risks, and escalate issues as needed
• Support development of repeatable processes and project management standards across initiatives

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver high-quality analysis and materials that inform leadership decisions
• Own workstreams and meet timelines with minimal oversight
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Improve processes and contribute to more efficient execution across initiatives
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, economics, public health, or a related analytical field
• 1-3 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, healthcare operations, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to independently structure and solve complex problems
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience working with data tools such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Experience working with large, disparate data sets and translating analysis into clear, actionable insights
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and drive workstreams with limited oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to senior stakeholders
• Experience in healthcare, MSO operations, or value-based care environments is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with performance metrics, financial modeling, or KPI tracking frameworks
  
  

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid position. The offices are located at 1668 S. Garfield Avenue, Alhambra, CA and 1600 Corporate Center Drive, Monterey Park, CA. Travel to our Orange office will be required monthly.
• The national target pay range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job-related factors.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at humanresourcesdept@astranahealth.com to request an accommodation.

Additional Information:
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.