Cost & Decision Support Analyst

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Closing Date:

08/27/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

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 and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

FIN | Hospital Cost Acctg & Decision Supt

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Cost & Decision Support Analyst extracts data, researches health care topics, creates actionable analyses from complex data, and identifies opportunities for improvement to ensure consistency and accuracy of data, while meeting the needs of various multidisciplinary teams. In addition, the Analyst assists in maintaining and enhancing the functionality of the cost accounting and decision support system, including development of cost accounting standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration or other relevant area PLUS Minimum of 4 years of healthcare experience in a cost accounting, decision support or financial analysis role with strong analytical skills required.
• Documentation substantiating candidate's analysis experience, including queries and example reports, will be required for interview.
• Previous work experience using and managing complex databases.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting, Business, Finance or Healthcare Administration PLUS minimum of 3 years of healthcare analysis experience
• Experience preferred with Performance Analytics, Epic products, Vizient, and/or other healthcare analytical and operational improvement tools.
• Healthcare-related finance background
• Project management skills and/or experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Exceptional analytical and reasoning skills.

Ability to think independently and creatively.

Excellent interpersonal skills that include oral and written communication.

Ability to apply knowledge of business statistics.

Knowledge of healthcare delivery and financing systems.

Ability to work independently and proactively with a high degree of accuracy.

Superior word-processing, spreadsheet, graphics and database skills.

A self-starter who is motivated to take the initiative in project development.

Ability to organize and coordinate workloads for maximum efficiency.

Ability to actively listen and be receptive to feedback.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

"Commensurate with education and experience"

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This department is not sponsoring a foreign national visa for this position.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Lifting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes