Analyst, Planning & Performance Management

How you’ll make an impact: 

As a Software Implementation Analyst on our Planning and Performance Management team, you will be implementing Planning and Performance applications ® and will partner directly with key financial team members at the largest health systems in the world.

The responsibilities of this role include: 

• Implement significant components of StrataJazz®, specific to Capital Planning, Operational Budgeting, Forecasting, and Performance Management at multiple customers across the country.   

• Implementation includes configuring the user requirements, validating functionality, configuring complex financial models, building reports, developing workflows, and testing key features of the software to align with client specific business needs. 

• Support web-based and onsite customer training to ensure customers understand specific features and functions related to StrataJazz®. 

• Achievement of role specific KPIs related to performance, customer support, and customer satisfaction. 

• Communicate proactively with Strata team members, managers, and project managers on issues and risks that may arise during the project life cycle. Develop and execute action plans to mitigate risks proactively. 

• Provide technical support and first pass troubleshooting during post go-live phase of implementations, collaborating with Strata’s Technical and Engineering teams to resolve more complex issues. 

• Meaningfully contribute to operational improvement and strategic growth projects to enable Strata to continue to scale operations and continually improve our level of service to customers.  
• Work in an Agile environment and learn one of the most widely used and effective methodologies for building and implementing high quality, feature-rich software. 

What we’re looking for: 

• 0-3 years of full-time experience 

• Experience using SQL or relational database concepts in an academic setting or work experience

• Intermediate Excel skills (i.e., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, IF Statements) 

• Understanding of project management fundamentals 
• Willingness to travel within the US as needed 

You’d really wow us if you have:   

• Internship experience in finance, consulting, or healthcare 

• Understanding of healthcare industry trends and their impact on business 

• Exposure to implementing and configuring software 

• Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems containing Finance applications functionality (Lawson/Infor, SAP, Peoplesoft, Oracle, etc.) 
• Exposure to financial modeling, financial statement analysis, financial reporting, and general accounting concepts. 

Estimated Salary Range: $60,000-75,000

Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.

Find out more about Strata benefits here.  

How we work:
The preferred location for this role is in Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO. We value our people spending time together and have campuses hosting in-person events located in both cities. We are truly a hybrid environment with all team members experiencing the flexibility to work from home. 

Thinking about applying?  
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to click “Apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Should you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please reach out to careers@stratadecision.com. 

Here @ Strata… 
Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.  

We believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  

Our Core Values:
While we celebrate what makes each member of our team unique, our core values are what connect us. They set clear expectations for how we approach our work and how each of us can positively influence the experience of our team and our customers.

• We connect with positive intent.
• We are helpful.
• We own it.
• We get better every day.
• We are humble.