Director, Business Intelligence

This position is responsible for defining business requirements for data integration, data analytics, business intelligence, knowledge-sharing, dashboarding and reporting. The position will lead all areas of analytics, using advanced data modeling for descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to produce insights and identify actionable strategic opportunities that support operational excellence. The role works closely with organizational leaders to implement high-quality, data driven decision capabilities and process improvement initiatives in alignment with Midwest Transplant Network’s strategic objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Charged with driving growth and success as it relates to business intelligence.
2. Guides designated staff toward accomplishment of MTN’s Mission and goals; including employee selection, training and development, coaching and counseling, performance review and recognition, promotional and disciplinary actions in accordance with existing policies and procedures. 
3. Leads the Business Intelligence team in developing, collecting and presenting data necessary for operational requirements.
4. Responsible for helping to drive the organization forward in coordination with the strategic plan and vision.
5. Establishes and monitors industry best practices utilized within the Business Intelligence team to ensure data integrity.
6. Collaborates with organization stakeholders to:
   1. Analyze and define data requirements needed to support business processes.
   2. Integrate data requirements throughout the data system.
   3. Develop improvement solutions for business operations.
7. Directs and promotes data usability strategies
   1. Tracks data and information on department operations and overall organizational performance.
   2. Advances the organization’s understanding and use of data in processes, performance monitoring, and analysis.
   3. In collaboration with leadership, establishes reviews of organizational performance and provides recommendations for performance excellence.
8. Ensures staff focused on business intelligence system design develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of applications, the data model and its mapping to various business processes.
9. Builds and maintains positive professional working relationships with MTN leadership and staff, and external stakeholders.
10. Regularly examines and analyzes best practices for utilizing business intelligence to enhance operations and drive advancements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Undergraduate degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Analytics, Statistics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
2. Experience in the healthcare field strongly preferred.
3. 6+ years of advanced experience with BI analytics solutions.
4. A minimum of 3 years supervision of professional staff required.
5. A basic understanding of CFR 21 Part 11 compliance requirements.
6. Proven ability to lead a team, coordinate internal and external resources and achieve measurable results against goals.
7. Detail oriented, organized, excellent tracking/reporting skills, effective written and verbal communication. 
8. Strong organizational, problem analysis and decision-making skills.  Demonstrated ability to motivate peers and achieve cooperation.
9. Microsoft Office proficiency required.
10. Must maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with MTN motor vehicle policy.  Must have reliable personal automobile transportation to be used with company reimbursement using IRS guidelines.  Must be able to travel within the service area by ground or air.
11. Ability to lift 50 pounds and transfer short distances.
12. Possess ability to operate telephones, computers and office equipment.
13. Ability to speak and communicate clearly in order to accurately convey information in person or by phone.
14. OSHA Category III No exposure to bloodborne pathogens while performing assigned job duties.
15. Home internet and wireless phone access required.
    
    MTN BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Respect: Builds a positive and supportive foundation inviting open, honest, and clear communication. Fosters a sensitive, supportive, and trustworthy environment, which promotes active listening and strengthens rapport throughout all interactions. Cultivates teamwork through acceptance and inclusion by valuing differences and empowering strengths.

Excellence: Demonstrates excellence by going above and beyond, while maintaining compassion and humility in all interactions. Demonstrates a high rate of achievement and success for the organization through proactive objectives centered on the overall mission and vision. Consistently models a positive attitude, a willingness to help others, and a dedication to improvement. Takes full responsibility for their role and challenges themselves to find workable solutions.

Accountability: Demonstrates the highest ethical standards, by honoring commitments to each other and professional partners. Executes all interactions through honesty and transparency. Demonstrates responsibility and integrity through ownership of the mission. Utilizes resources appropriately.

Leadership: Empowers, mentors and encourages all staff, while displaying a high-level of professionalism. Demonstrates ability to cultivate teams and relationships through open lines of communication, honesty and respect. Handles challenges with compassion by developing trust through respectful feedback and support. Acts as a resource by providing the tools, which enable others to reach their highest potential.

It is the policy of Midwest Transplant Network (MTN) to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment.  No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, arrest record, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  In addition, the organization complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, employee activities and general treatment during employment. 

MTN is committed to complying with state and federal disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to enable the applicant or employee to be  considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of MTN’s mission.