Overview

Senior Data Analyst

Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our System Quality team in the role of Senior Data Analyst.

We are seeking a highly skilled, relationship-oriented data professional to support IU Health's participation in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade program, a nationally recognized patient safety designation. This role will partner closely with clinical and executive leadership including the Chief Medical Officer to facilitate data collection, analysis, and reporting that supports patient safety, quality outcomes, and organizational decision-making.

This is a new role in 2026 and will play a critical part in shaping IU Health's approach to Leapfrog participation across multiple facilities.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Director - Quality and Safety

Direct reports: None

Shift: Full time, Monday - Friday, hybrid schedule

Location: Indianapolis, IN

The Scope:

The Senior Data Analyst supports enterprise-wide analytics efforts related to Leapfrog designation participation across eight IU Health facilities. This role is responsible for pulling, synthesizing, and interpreting data from multiple systems to support Leapfrog submissions and determining which measures IU Health will pursue.

In addition to Leapfrog work, the analyst will collaborate with business and clinical partners to support workforce planning, operational initiatives, and broader organizational analytics needs. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clinical and executive stakeholders.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent work experience.

• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.

• Requires knowledge of computer applications such as MS Excel and MS Access.

• Requires analytical and financial capabilities; statistical background preferred.

• Clinical and/or healthcare experience preferred.

The "DNA" for Success

• Relationship Builder: You establish credibility and trust with clinical, operational, and executive leaders.

• Analytical Thinker: You translate complex data into clear insights that drive action.

• Healthcare-Focused: You understand or are eager to learn clinical quality, safety, and regulatory concepts.

• Technically Capable: You are confident working with Excel, Access, Power BI, and enterprise data systems.

• Strategic Partner: You connect analytics work to broader organizational priorities and patient outcomes.

• Detail-Oriented: You ensure accuracy and consistency, especially in high-visibility submissions like Leapfrog.

• Self-Directed: You take ownership of work in a newly created role and help define best practices.

• Collaborative: You work effectively across teams, departments, and leadership levels.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.