Jobs at Forward Leading Independent Provider Association (FLIPA) (Now Hiring) — 6 open

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Director of Data Analytics

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Job Summary: The Director of Data Analytics is responsible for enterprise analytics strategy, data governance, healthcare intelligence, and performance measurement. This role drives data-informed decision-making across value-based care, population health, quality improvement, care management, and financial performance initiatives. The Director partners with executive leadership, member organizations, and external stakeholders to transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights that improve outcomes, reduce costs, and advance FLIPA's strategic objectives.

Organizational Overview: Forward Leading IPA (FLIPA) is a nonprofit membership association of safety net providers working in partnership to provide the highest quality integrated healthcare to historically underserved populations in Upstate New York since 2017. FLIPA is renowned for its commitment to integrating primary care, behavioral health, and social care needs. Our growing membership serves individuals across more than 27 counties and includes federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), behavioral health providers, and a rural health network consisting of eight county public health departments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: At Forward Leading IPA (FLIPA), we deeply value diversity in background, experience, and thought. We are committed to creating an environment of belonging where all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment.

Security Level: Leadership

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership:
• Develop and maintain a multi-year analytics roadmap aligned with organizational priorities and value-based care objectives.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking systems to evaluate the impact of FLIPA initiatives.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to identify data-driven opportunities and develop analytic solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership team.
• Present analytics findings to the Board of Directors, executive committees, and member organization leaders.
• Translate organizational strategy into measurable performance objectives and dashboards.
• Provide thought leadership regarding emerging healthcare analytics trends and technologies.
• Performance Management:
• Collaborate with member organizations to promote the adoption of data tools, value-based care (VBC) insights, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Lead analytics project planning and execution, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement across internal and external partners.
• Provide analytic support and performance reporting for value-based payment arrangements, shared savings programs, and managed care contracts.
• Identify areas for performance improvement and work collaboratively with stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Engage with providers, administrators, and other partners to understand their data needs and address analytic challenges.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
• Collaborate with data engineering, technology, and information security teams to promote data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in data analytics, healthcare informatics, and advanced technologies.
• Monitor regulatory developments, evolving data standards, and industry benchmarks to inform strategy and compliance.
• Enterprise Data Governance
• Collaborate with Information Security Officer to establish and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks.
• Define data quality standards, stewardship processes, and master data management practices.
• Chair data governance committees and oversee organizational data policies.
• Ensure consistency of data definitions and reporting methodologies across the organization.
• Team Development:
• Manage, mentor, and support a team of data analysts and support staff through coaching, feedback, and professional development.
• Establish performance expectations, workforce planning, and succession development for the analytics function.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team environment committed to continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, techniques, and methodologies to enhance FLIPA’s analytic capabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Health Informatics, Statistics, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of healthcare data analytics experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or strategic data role.
• Proven experience as Director of Data Analytics or equivalent position
• Demonstrated success supporting value-based care organizations, payers, IPA/CIN networks, ACOs, or FQHCs.
• Experience within the New York State health care system (population health, behavioral health, Federally Qualified Health Centers, or similar) required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to support team in strong command of SQL, Python, etc. for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Expertise with Power BI, data modeling, and Azure for warehousing leadership.
• Experience designing and overseeing modern cloud-based healthcare analytics platforms and business intelligence ecosystems.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare performance measurement, HEDIS, STAR Ratings, quality improvement methodologies, risk adjustment, attribution methodologies, and value-based reimbursement models.
• Strong knowledge of data management principles. Microsoft Purview experience recommended.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for business intelligence.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Skilled in translating complex technical data into accessible insights for executive and clinical audiences.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA) is required.

Additional information:

• This position will be remote with periodic required in-person meetings.
• This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery across Upstate New York by leveraging advanced analytics to improve outcomes, reduce disparities, and support safety-net providers participating in value-based care transformation.