Business Analyst - Excel/Access/SQL

Responsibilities:

Accesses and
interprets multiple data sources pertinent to team sourcing activities,
including client internal data, supplier provided data, budget
projections, and market reports.
Analyzes supplier proposals for
value to client in a timely and accurate manner, using competitive
intelligence, market reports, and client trends.
Develops functional
analytical models of sourcing scenarios under guidance of Service Line
Leads, Subject Matter Experts, and/or Contract Managers. 
Ensures
all data and analysis presented meets quality standards for accuracy,
completeness, and complies with internal accounting rules.
Maintains accurate records of team savings impacts via internal database application.
Provides support to the contract negotiation process by compiling, processing, and comparing contract information.
Prepares correspondence for distribution to vendors, participates in conference calls or meetings as requested.
Assist the Director with miscellaneous projects and analyses as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and 2-5 year's experience, or equivalent combination. 
Previous work with contracts helpful but not required. 
Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, is detail-oriented. 
Able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical form and deal with variables. 
Previous work analyzing large data sets is essential. 
Expert
level skills with Microsoft Excel required.  Familiarity with MS
Access, SQL Server, or any computer programming language is helpful.
Is
highly skilled in the use of personal computers and related software
applications, including but not limited to intermediate knowledge of the
following Microsoft products:  Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
General understanding of healthcare industry from a financial and/or contracting standpoint helpful but not required. 
Able
to communicate professionally, effectively and courteously, both orally
and in writing.Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment that
requires quick turnaround and quality output.