What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Intelligence Analyst Intermediate position at Michigan Medicine?
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Division Overview
The HITS Enterprise Information and Data Services team at Michigan Medicine is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to support enterprise analytics, improve data-driven decision-making, and advance organizational outcomes. Our team partners closely with clinical, operational, revenue cycle, and administrative stakeholders to design high value analytics solutions that improve patient care, operational efficiency, and strategic planning.
As a Business Intelligence Analyst Senior/Intermediate, you will contribute to the delivery of scalable, secure, and actionable analytics products. You will collaborate with Epic application teams, data management teams, operational leaders, and reporting groups across Michigan Medicine to ensure that analytics solutions meet real-world needs, support organizational strategy, and align with enterprise data governance standards.
Job Summary
The Business Intelligence Analyst designs, develops, and maintains advanced data and analytics solutions that support critical clinical, operational, revenue cycle, and strategic initiatives across Michigan Medicine. This role works with Epic data models and modern analytics platforms including Cogito (Epic Analytics Tools), Tableau, Power BI, and emerging cloud technologies?to deliver prescriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and cognitive analytics.
The analyst serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, leading analytics engagements, translating complex business questions into actionable insights, and promoting strong relationships across clinical and business teams. Responsibilities include guiding self-service adoption, contributing to platform modernization efforts, supporting enterprise initiatives and driving continuous improvement through agile practices.
Responsibilities*
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Locations
This position is hybrid, with on site presence in Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Employees are expected, except during illness or severe weather to attend quarterly team meetings onsite. One on site day per week is encouraged, especially during the first six months to support onboarding and team integration.
The position is 90% remote, though it may occasionally require work during non-business hours or weekends to support operational needs.
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Division Overview
The HITS Enterprise Information and Data Services team at Michigan Medicine is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to support enterprise analytics, improve data-driven decision-making, and advance organizational outcomes. Our team partners closely with clinical, operational, revenue cycle, and administrative stakeholders to design high value analytics solutions that improve patient care, operational efficiency, and strategic planning.
As a Business Intelligence Analyst Senior/Intermediate, you will contribute to the delivery of scalable, secure, and actionable analytics products. You will collaborate with Epic application teams, data management teams, operational leaders, and reporting groups across Michigan Medicine to ensure that analytics solutions meet real-world needs, support organizational strategy, and align with enterprise data governance standards.
Job Summary
The Business Intelligence Analyst designs, develops, and maintains advanced data and analytics solutions that support critical clinical, operational, revenue cycle, and strategic initiatives across Michigan Medicine. This role works with Epic data models and modern analytics platforms including Cogito (Epic Analytics Tools), Tableau, Power BI, and emerging cloud technologies?to deliver prescriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and cognitive analytics.
The analyst serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, leading analytics engagements, translating complex business questions into actionable insights, and promoting strong relationships across clinical and business teams. Responsibilities include guiding self-service adoption, contributing to platform modernization efforts, supporting enterprise initiatives and driving continuous improvement through agile practices.
Responsibilities*
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain analytics solutions using SQL, Epic Clarity/Caboodle data models, Cogito Tools, Tableau, Power BI, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
- Lead or contribute to analytics consulting engagements, translating complex business questions into actionable insights and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle partners to define requirements, prototype solutions, communicate findings, and provide expert advisory support.
- Support self-service analytics enablement, including development of governed datasets, semantic layers, and best-practice documentation.
- Participate in agile methodologies, sprint planning, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance team operations and delivery.
- Support strategic organizational initiatives such as One Epic, enterprise data governance, and workflow optimization projects.
- Ensure all analytics solutions follow established standards for security, data quality, and maintainability.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2-3 Years of IT, Analytic, Clinical Informatics, or Other related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across cross functional teams and influence outcomes through clear communication and relationship building.
- Epic certifications (Clarity/Caboodle, Cogito, or relevant Epic modules).
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, MS Fabric, or other enterprise analytics platforms.
- Proficiency in SQL or other analytics programming languages.
- Familiarity with healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and EMR data structures.
- Experience with agile methodologies, Lean principles, or process improvement frameworks.
- Experience contributing to large-scale analytics modernization or cloud transformation initiatives.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Locations
This position is hybrid, with on site presence in Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Employees are expected, except during illness or severe weather to attend quarterly team meetings onsite. One on site day per week is encouraged, especially during the first six months to support onboarding and team integration.
The position is 90% remote, though it may occasionally require work during non-business hours or weekends to support operational needs.
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.