Decision Support Project Specialist jobs in California

Updated: Mar 19, 2024
Location: Anaheim
Job Type:
Department: Decision Support

UC Title: DECISION SUPP SPEC 3

Position Number: 40324907

Reports to: Decision Support Specialist 5

Working Title: Decision Support Specialist 3

Cost Center: Decision Support (428515)

Bargaining Unit: No Bargaining Unit

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 2/21/2023

Job Code: 004377

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary:

Incumbent provides effective consultation and support for organizational decision making through high-level analysis, data mining of financial and operational data, and effective reporting. Assists all levels of management in budgetary development and monitoring.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Salary Range:

Annual Rate Minimum $81,900.00 Midpoint $116,200.00 Maximum $150,500.00

Required Qualifications:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff and senior management

Ability to work with multiple and changing priorities

Solid understanding of decision support systems, cost accounting principles, and accounting systems

Minimum 2 years experience using Excel to maintain spreadsheets and perform data manipulation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Must possess general knowledge of various reimbursement methodologies (per diem, per case, capitation, indemnity, etc)

Must demonstrate high level analytical skills with focus on business analysis and secondary focus on systems analysis

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years experience working with a cost accounting system

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [emailprotected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.