Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Health Choice Network is seeking a Junior Research Financial Data Analyst to support the Research Department’s financial operations and research administration activities. The role assists with project budgeting, financial tracking, reporting, data analysis, dashboard development, and operational decision-making for funded research initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Assist with maintaining and updating project budgets using standardized organizational templates
- Enter, monitor, and reconcile financial information for active, proposed, and completed research projects
- Review budget records for completeness, consistency, and accuracy
- Support tracking of project expenditures, funding allocations, and budget modifications
- Assist in preparing budget monitoring reports, financial summaries, and forecasting analyses
- Develop and maintain financial and operational dashboards using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, SharePoint, and other approved platforms
- Create visual reports and performance metrics tracking: + Budget utilization and forecasting + Funding pipeline activities + Project performance indicators + Financial and operational trends
- Support dashboard automation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Conduct descriptive and trend analyses of project financial and operational data
- Prepare reports, presentations, and data summaries for research leadership
- Monitor and track key research finance metrics, including: + Budget performance + Funding activity + Income and cost analysis + Project spending trends
- Develop charts, tables, and visualizations to support executive reporting and decision-making
- Assist with the implementation of department-wide project management processes and reporting tools
- Support special projects related to research operations, grants management, financial tracking, and organizational process improvement
- Participate in research department meetings and planning activities as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in: + Business Administration + Finance + Accounting + Data Analytics + Economics + Health Administration + Public Health + Or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment
- Interest in healthcare, public health, research administration, financial analysis, or project management
- Experience using Power BI, SQL, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms
- Experience creating dashboards, reports, or data visualizations
- Coursework in statistics, financial analysis, data analytics, project management, or health services research
- Familiarity with grant-funded programs, healthcare organizations, or research environments
- Experience working with large datasets and spreadsheets
- Knowledge of financial reporting and budget management principles
Benefits
- Hands-on experience supporting research finance and healthcare operations.
- Exposure to federally funded and community-based research programs.
- Opportunities to develop skills in financial analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization.
- Mentorship from experienced research and administrative professionals.
- Practical experience using industry-standard tools including Excel, Power BI, SQL, and SharePoint.
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