Sr. Contract Analyst

Job Summary

The Sr. Contract Analyst serves as a strategic analytics partner, developing solutions that optimize GPO value, contract utilization, clinical and supply chain performance, and member engagement. The role involves translating complex data into actionable insights for executive leadership and stakeholders nationwide.

Advanced Analytics & Member Value Optimization – 80%

• Develop and deliver executive-level, member‑ready analytic solutions supporting contract optimization, supply chain savings, revenue enhancement, and clinical performance improvement.
• Lead advanced spend analytics, contract penetration analysis, utilization trending, benchmark reporting, and opportunity identification across complex contract categories.
• Utilize business intelligence platforms, analytic tools, large healthcare data sets, and reporting technologies to support data‑driven decision making.
• Analyze and interpret large datasets to identify cost savings opportunities, operational inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and revenue‑driving strategies.
• Partner with leadership to improve analytics methodologies, reporting frameworks, automation opportunities, and data governance processes.
• Troubleshoot complex data integrity, platform, and tool issues; provide root‑cause analysis and coordinate resolution.
• Support design, optimization, and implementation of scalable analytics processes, workflows, and reporting standards.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of Premier data sources, supply chain technologies, contract structures, sourcing strategies, and healthcare workflows.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Supply Chain ITS tools, including data extraction, validation, transformation, upload management, and reporting optimization.
• Provide mentorship, onboarding, and technical guidance to analysts and cross‑functional team members on analytics tools and best practices.
• Prioritize and manage multiple complex deliverables in a fast‑paced environment while ensuring accuracy, quality, and on‑time execution.
• Support member operation plans by understanding account‑specific nuances, reporting requirements, strategic priorities, and engagement objectives.
• Generate ad‑hoc analyses, executive summaries, and strategic reporting to support member retention, growth initiatives, and Premier commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with account management, sourcing, clinical, and operational teams to ensure rapid issue escalation, resolution, and continuous service improvement.

Analytics Strategy & Innovation – 20%

• Support the continued evolution of analytics capabilities by identifying opportunities for process automation, reporting optimization, technology enhancements, and scalable analytic solutions.
• Contribute to enterprise initiatives focused on maximizing member supply chain savings, operational performance, and clinical improvement outcomes.
• Provide strategic insights related to data architecture, analytic performance, system optimization, and emerging business intelligence technologies.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives supporting regional operations, sourcing strategy, member engagement, and enterprise growth objectives.
• Maintain a strong understanding of organizational structure, product portfolios, analytics solutions, and value‑added service offerings.
• Develop expertise in supply chain collaborative structures, member eligibility requirements, contracting methodologies, and operational governance models.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance analytic maturity, reporting standardization, and overall member value realization.

• 4 or more years of applicable experience.
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Advanced healthcare analytics and supply‑chain expertise.
• Deep knowledge of analytic platforms, BI tools, and data visualization technologies.
• Strong understanding of healthcare data architecture, governance, and data quality management.
• Expertise in spend analytics, contract optimization, sourcing analytics, and market analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and enterprise analytics/reporting platforms.
• Experience with BI tools, SQL/data extraction processes, and…