Director of Clinical Data Analysis

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 27, 2026
Director of Clinical Data Analysis Director of Clinical Data Analysis Hiring Department: UICOMP-Admin Location: Peoria, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039776 Posting Close Date: 3/13/2026 Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 per year The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is seeking applications for the position of Director of Clinical Data Analysis. Position Summary The Director of Clinical Data Analysis plays a critical role in advancing the College of Medicine's ability to use data as a strategic asset. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the integration, harmonization, and advanced analysis of clinical, financial, and administrative data across the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria. This role leads the development of data acquisition strategies, analytic methodologies, and reporting solutions that support evidence-based clinical, operational, and policy decision-making. The Director will oversee the integration of data from multiple enterprise systems-and translate complex data into actionable insights through dashboards, reports, and analytic tools. This position serves as a key partner to clinical, financial, and administrative leadership in improving clinical performance, quality outcomes, revenue optimization, and cost efficiency. Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership, Analytics Develop and execute a comprehensive clinical and financial data strategy aligned with institutional priorities and evidence-based policy making. Establish analytic standards, and methodologies for accessing and integrating diverse data sources with varying structures and levels of granularity. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by framing complex clinical and financial analyses into clear insights that inform strategic and operational decisions. Present actionable results in an understandable and compelling manner, customized to the needs of executive, clinical, and operational audiences. Data Integration & Management Lead the harmonization and integration of multi-source data, including EPIC EHR, Banner ERP, revenue cycle systems, enterprise data warehouses (EDW/Eddie), and external benchmarking datasets. Develop and maintain provider, facility, clinic, and contract data sets to support accurate reporting, analytics, and decision-making. Collaborate closely with Campus CIS, UIC IT, AITS, Point Core, clinical/MSP departments, research teams, and college administration to streamline and optimize data flow and accessibility. Assist revenue cycle and billing teams in mapping and validating data fields from EPIC and related systems; coordinate with registry vendors and internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycles. Clinical, Financial & Policy Analytics Design and conduct advanced analyses that combine clinical, financial, claims, and demographic data to evaluate clinical performance, physician productivity, and revenue cycle effectiveness. Evaluate and model physician claims data; extrapolate trends and prepare analyses for senior leadership. Generate departmental- and physician-level revenue analyses, including reports on revenue per department and per physician. Conduct financial analyses related to provider and facility contracts, including contract profitability, audits, and renewal evaluations. Analyze complex payment models-including Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs)-to assess financial risk, revenue impact, and strategic implications; develop evaluation frameworks and recommendations. Analyze national and comparative databases (e.g., FPSC, UHC-CDBRM) to support improvements in productivity, quality, patient safety, and financial performance. Reporting, Dashboards & Decision Support Lead the development of executive dashboards, operational scorecards, and self-service analytics tools that support clinical, financial, and organizational decision-making. Work closely with billing, finance, clinical operations, and quality teams to understand organizational needs and translate data into meaningful, decision-ready information. Continuously improve the clarity, usability, and relevance of reports and visualizations to ensure maximum impact. Clinical Quality, Value-Based Care & Performance Improvement Partner with clinical and financial leadership to develop clinic taxonomies and analytic frameworks that support participation in federal quality and value-based care initiatives. Identify clinics and programs that are not prepared for quality reporting or alternative payment participation and help prioritize improvement efforts. Collaborate with physician leaders and information systems leadership on quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving outcomes, reducing costs, and enhancing care delivery. Support institutional efforts in population health, value-based care readiness, and performance benchmarking. Team Leadership & Collaboration Recruit, mentor, and lead a team [AG1.1]of data analysts and visualization specialists. Foster a collaborative culture emphasizing analytic rigor, innovation, and service to clinical and administrative stakeholders. Work directly with clinicians and senior leaders to design and perform complex analyses, database structures, and reporting solutions. Promote data literacy and best practices across departments. Compliance, Quality & Ethics Ensure compliance with HIPAA, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements governing healthcare data. Promote best practices in analytic methodology, documentation, and responsible data use. Monitor evolving regulatory and payment environments that impact clinical and financial analytics. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree or higher in Health Informatics, Data Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare analytics, clinical informatics, or health system data leadership. Demonstrated experience integrating EHR, claims, financial, and administrative data-preferably including EPIC and enterprise ERP systems. Strong proficiency in SQL and analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, R, Python). Proven ability to communicate complex analytic findings to diverse audiences. Core Competencies Strategic and systems thinking Advanced analytical reasoning Collaborative leadership Clear and persuasive communication Continuous improvement mindset Preferred Qualifications Experience within an academic medical center or large integrated health system. Experience with value-based care analytics, payment model evaluation, and national benchmarking datasets. Professional certification (e.g., CHDA, CPHIMS). To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19191?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, "Apply Now". You may be redirected to log into, or to create a new account. To be considered please apply by 3/13/2026. The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 per year Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of employee benefits: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=2461262. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 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