Innovation Portfolio Analyst

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Expected pay for this position is $39.72 - $46.73/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Innovation Portfolio Analyst is responsible for supporting Innovation and driving performance across both the enterprise portfolio and the internal Innovation portfolio. This position analyzes data to generate insights, informs decision-making, and supports strategic portfolio planning. The role requires partnering closely with Innovation leaders, cross-functional project teams, and Ministry Finance to evaluate, model, and validate business cases for return on investment and operational value. This position performs routine audits of the portfolio management system to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency; provides transparent portfolio reporting to senior leadership; and follows up on missing or outdated information to maintain portfolio accountability. The analyst synthesizes information rapidly, facilitates working sessions to accelerate discovery and clarity, and helps identify portfolio gaps, risks, and opportunities for continued growth and impact. The role also contributes to advancing the culture of innovation across OSF HealthCare by identifying emerging trends, assessing market and technology developments, and supporting research of industry best practices.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

OR High School Diploma/ GED and 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience in business, finance, healthcare, innovation, or a related field in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in project scheduling, project management, portfolio analytics, financial analysis, or a related discipline.
• 1 year of experience leading or supporting teams with facilitated discussions, discovery sessions, planning or workgroup meetings.

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in data analysis, spreadsheet development, data modeling, research, and report preparation.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise written, verbal, and visual communications.
• Experienced in preparing executive-level reports, presentations, and management summaries to support informed decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Exercises sound judgment, professionalism, and a high standard of ethical conduct in all interactions and work products
• Experienced in collaborating with finance teams on business case development, cost/benefit modeling, or ROI evaluation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other productivity tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Portfolio management experience in an innovation, strategy, or a performance improvement environment

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.