UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Senior Applications Systems Analyst
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs for Students. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. Closing Date: 09/20/2025. Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration. Job Type: Regular. Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America). Sponsorship Available: No. Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of protected categories by law. Questions or concerns about Title IX may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance, or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu. Department: FIN | Finance Supply Chain Summary of Job Duties: The
Senior Applications Systems Analyst
reports to the Director of Supply Chain Contract Services and is responsible for delivering analytical and project management support to the UAMS Contract Services and Value Analysis teams. The position will support strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and clinical integration initiatives across clinical programs, perform workflow and systems analysis and design for new applications and system enhancements, and support evidence-based decision making through data analytics, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business, finance, project management, supply chain, nursing or related field plus four (4) years of experience in managing projects or clinical supplies OR High School Diploma plus eight (8) years of experience in managing projects or clinical supplies. Experience managing projects or clinical supplies. Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent presentation skills. Experience and skills communicating proactively with team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong analytical and time management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Attention to detail in project documentation (schedules, work breakdown structures, issues and risks assessments, budget reporting, follow-up reports, team communications, and overall project reporting). Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Preferred Qualifications
Masters in business administration, Finance, Project Management, or Value Analysis Five (5) plus years of experience in supply chain management, financial management, project management or analytics in a clinical or non-clinical setting Experience with Workday, Epic, Power BI or Tableau, SQL or similar healthcare ERP and Clinical platforms Lean Six Sigma certification or Project Management certification Knowledge of Vizient (GPO) and Captis Aggregation Group contracts Responsibilities
Collect and analyze clinical supply spend data to identify opportunities for cost improvement. Collect and analyze clinical supply utilization data to develop standardization opportunities across UAMS. Develop and facilitate analysis summaries and presentations for internal stakeholder and external vendor meetings. Ensure accurate data is collected and used to forecast spending and reimbursement projections. Present analysis to clinical, financial, service line, and senior leadership stakeholders. Provide interpretation of data analysis for complex cost improvement opportunities. Maintain awareness of procurement policies and ensure compliance where applicable. Manage multiple value analysis projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met. Develop initiative project plans including schedules, scope, risk assessments, communication, testing, training, and implementation strategy. Lead and support system-wide supply product conversions that improve cost and quality outcomes. Coordinate product changes with stakeholders and assign tasks as required. Manage project close-out with sponsor and stakeholders agreement on deliverables. Assist in data collection strategies, aggregation, and reporting to ensure data integrity and enhanced information value. Create reporting tools such as dashboards or visualizations for stakeholders to understand data and inform decisions. Design and implement Epic and systems reporting, including gathering requirements and rollout. Design, enhance and maintain reporting and dashboards. Provide oversight for the content and production of regular and ad hoc reports. Collaborate with expense reduction partners to gather, analyze, identify and recommend supply expense reduction initiatives to senior leaders. Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, procurement, operational and support teams to optimize standardization where opportunities exist. Collaborate with value analysis teams to ensure all aspects of contracts or product changes are included in the analysis. Collaborate with Contract Services to ensure supply contracts are executed efficiently. Performs other duties as assigned Salary Information
Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply
List of three professional references (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicants and Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal history will be evaluated in relation to job responsibilities and business necessity. Physical Demands
Constant physical activity: keyboarding and repetitive motion. Frequent: hearing and talking. Occasional: reaching, standing, stooping, walking. Benefits Eligible
Yes Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs for Students. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. Closing Date: 09/20/2025. Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration. Job Type: Regular. Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America). Sponsorship Available: No. Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of protected categories by law. Questions or concerns about Title IX may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance, or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu. Department: FIN | Finance Supply Chain Summary of Job Duties: The
Senior Applications Systems Analyst
reports to the Director of Supply Chain Contract Services and is responsible for delivering analytical and project management support to the UAMS Contract Services and Value Analysis teams. The position will support strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and clinical integration initiatives across clinical programs, perform workflow and systems analysis and design for new applications and system enhancements, and support evidence-based decision making through data analytics, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business, finance, project management, supply chain, nursing or related field plus four (4) years of experience in managing projects or clinical supplies OR High School Diploma plus eight (8) years of experience in managing projects or clinical supplies. Experience managing projects or clinical supplies. Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent presentation skills. Experience and skills communicating proactively with team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong analytical and time management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Attention to detail in project documentation (schedules, work breakdown structures, issues and risks assessments, budget reporting, follow-up reports, team communications, and overall project reporting). Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Preferred Qualifications
Masters in business administration, Finance, Project Management, or Value Analysis Five (5) plus years of experience in supply chain management, financial management, project management or analytics in a clinical or non-clinical setting Experience with Workday, Epic, Power BI or Tableau, SQL or similar healthcare ERP and Clinical platforms Lean Six Sigma certification or Project Management certification Knowledge of Vizient (GPO) and Captis Aggregation Group contracts Responsibilities
Collect and analyze clinical supply spend data to identify opportunities for cost improvement. Collect and analyze clinical supply utilization data to develop standardization opportunities across UAMS. Develop and facilitate analysis summaries and presentations for internal stakeholder and external vendor meetings. Ensure accurate data is collected and used to forecast spending and reimbursement projections. Present analysis to clinical, financial, service line, and senior leadership stakeholders. Provide interpretation of data analysis for complex cost improvement opportunities. Maintain awareness of procurement policies and ensure compliance where applicable. Manage multiple value analysis projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met. Develop initiative project plans including schedules, scope, risk assessments, communication, testing, training, and implementation strategy. Lead and support system-wide supply product conversions that improve cost and quality outcomes. Coordinate product changes with stakeholders and assign tasks as required. Manage project close-out with sponsor and stakeholders agreement on deliverables. Assist in data collection strategies, aggregation, and reporting to ensure data integrity and enhanced information value. Create reporting tools such as dashboards or visualizations for stakeholders to understand data and inform decisions. Design and implement Epic and systems reporting, including gathering requirements and rollout. Design, enhance and maintain reporting and dashboards. Provide oversight for the content and production of regular and ad hoc reports. Collaborate with expense reduction partners to gather, analyze, identify and recommend supply expense reduction initiatives to senior leaders. Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, procurement, operational and support teams to optimize standardization where opportunities exist. Collaborate with value analysis teams to ensure all aspects of contracts or product changes are included in the analysis. Collaborate with Contract Services to ensure supply contracts are executed efficiently. Performs other duties as assigned Salary Information
Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply
List of three professional references (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicants and Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal history will be evaluated in relation to job responsibilities and business necessity. Physical Demands
Constant physical activity: keyboarding and repetitive motion. Frequent: hearing and talking. Occasional: reaching, standing, stooping, walking. Benefits Eligible
Yes Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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