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**Open Date** 06/05/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42100B

**Job Title** Business Data Analyst Sr

**Working Title** Business Data Analyst Sr

**Job Grade** G

**FLSA Code** Computer Employee

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm This position may be eligible for remote work and requires occasional travel.

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 02228 - Data Coordinating Center

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 74350 to 109649

**Close Date** 09/05/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Utah DCC is hiring a Senior Business Data Analyst for NEMSIS (National Emergency Medical Services Information System). This position plays a critical role in ensuring the effective utilization of data to drive informed decision-making and improve operational efficiency within the emergency medical services ( EMS ) industry. This senior staff position requires experience using a variety of techniques in data analysis, project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder relations.

This position functions autonomously with minimal supervision. A Senior Business Data Analyst must have the ability to interact with high-level stakeholders independently to scope and develop the advancement of the NEMSIS standard.

This position helps to develop, implement, and maintain data solutions for EMS stakeholders. This position will work directly with division leadership, develop necessary documentation, and help define the scope and objectives for the team’s projects and work to meet the program requirements and grant deliverables.

Familiarity with the NEMSIS standard as well as the lifecycle and processes surrounding the data flow from local entry to reception at the national data repository is essential. The ability to be comfortable with all EMS Stakeholders from newly minted EMT Basics to State Medical Directors is required. The ability to lead and drive discussions with the various EMS Stakeholder Subject Matter Expert groups. This position relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or program director.

To learn more about the Utah Data Coordinating Center visit: https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/utah-dcc

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates

+ 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately

+ Generous paid leave time

+ 11 paid Holidays

+ 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children

+ Flex spending accounts

+ Free transit on most UTA services

+ Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

+ Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

+ Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization based on data analysis and insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and drive operational efficiency.

+ Training and Support: Provide training and support to internal and external stakeholders on data analysis tools, techniques, and best practices to enhance data literacy and empower decision-making across the EMS industry.

+ Facilitates and/or assists with meetings, trainings, or conferences and provides summary reports. Represent the NEMSIS Technical Assistance Center and the NEMSIS Standard responsibly and appropriately with EMS Stakeholders.

+ Provide expertise in data analysis, reporting, and usage for evidence-based decision-making and improvements.

+ Guide and assist EMS data stakeholders, researchers, project managers and other EMS stakeholders with utilization of EMS data.

+ Assess and analyze performance metrics for quality assurance and continuous improvement of program offerings.

+ Lead projects through to completion and manage multiple tasks/projects.

+ Lead a solution-oriented culture within the BDA team.

+ Develop documentation, define scope and objectives to meet program requirements on time.

+ Fosters a collaborative leadership style with strategic and creative approaches to issues.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of experience in the field or in a related area required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

W **ill screen to preferences.**

Preference will be given to candidates with EMS field experience, EMS data knowledge, knowledge of the NEMSIS data standard, and a proven history of EMS research techniques and strategies.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing skills. Strong analytic and interpersonal skills. Strong knowledge of applicable methodologies, tools, standards, and procedures. Demonstrated decision-making and leadership abilities. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail. Ability to partner with teams across multiple disciplines. Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, train, mentor and develop junior team members.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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