Strategic Projects Analyst
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
The Business Development team focuses on driving growth through meaningful partnerships with physicians, hospitals, and health systems. Embedded within Business Development, the ‘Strategic Projects’ team is looking for an Analyst to be a key player in enabling effective, efficient, and timely growth efforts.
Job description
Role Overview
The Business Development team focuses on driving growth through meaningful partnerships with physicians, hospitals, and health systems. Embedded within Business Development, the ‘Strategic Projects’ team is looking for an Analyst to be a key player in enabling effective, efficient, and timely growth efforts.
Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Special Projects, this role will utilize a blend of analytics, strategic thinking, project management, and communication skills across two functions:
- Partner with one of our four Growth VPs to advance market specific growth strategies.
- Analytics & Market Research: Perform analytics to inform strategic decisions and business development initiatives, including analyzing market trends and forecasting new growth opportunities.
- Executive Communication: Prepare clear and concise materials for internal and external meetings (e.g. executive strategy sessions, pitch decks, etc.)
- Growth Projects: Support the Growth VP in identifying new growth opportunities and creatively address challenges as they arise.
- Support and optimize the tools our national team uses to identify, track, and win growth opportunities.
- CRM System (Salesforce): Act as a key liaison between the Business Development team and DaVita’s Salesforce developers—gathering user feedback, assisting with testing and rollout of system enhancements, and training teammates on updated workflows.
- AI & Process Improvement: Explore and pilot new ways to leverage AI to improve prospect research, streamline administrative workflows, and enhance growth strategies.
- Cross Functional collaboration: Partner with other DaVita teams to make all relevant data and information accessible to our business development team.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 0–2 years of experience in business development, sales analytics, financial analysis, strategy, or a related role. (Experience with a healthcare provider is a plus).
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities with a high attention to detail.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, including experience creating presentation materials.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Familiarity with Salesforce and business intelligence tools is a strong plus.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Must be comfortable driving primarily independent work, while also effectively partnering and communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from fellow analysts to Vice Presidents.
Location & Travel
- Strong preference for candidates in Denver area
- Average of 1-2 days in office per week with flexibility
- Occasional travel (approximately 5–10%) may be required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
- 0–2 years of experience in business development, sales analytics, financial analysis, strategy, or a related role
- Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities with a high attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
- Experience creating presentation materials
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
- Familiarity with Salesforce and business intelligence tools is a strong plus
- Comfortable driving primarily independent work while partnering with stakeholders at all levels
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
- Virtual Leadership Courses
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.