Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Analyst to lead and support strategic data initiatives that drive operational excellence. In this pivotal role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute both short- and long-term projects that align with the department’s mission, leveraging data and project management methodologies to deliver meaningful, measurable results. Success in this position requires a balance of strategic insight, operational efficiency, and strong attention to detail to ensure high-impact, sustainable outcomes across project initiatives.
Key duties:
• Plan, coordinate, and implement projects and process improvements to support organizational effectiveness.
• Facilitate assessments and lead change initiatives to streamline operations and enhance performance.
• Analyze project data to measure impact, identify issues, and recommend solutions for continuous improvement.
• Develop project deliverables including reports, presentations, communications, and digital content.
• Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability
Salary Range: $68,800.00/year – $141,000.00/year
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project coordination, program management, or operations—preferably in an academic, healthcare, or research environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience/training.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and evaluate projects with attention to detail and adherence to timelines.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, interpret, and present data to support decision-making and drive improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports, presentations, and digital communications.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management platforms, and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau).
• Knowledge of or experience with UCLA policies, or compliance with academic/healthcare regulatory frameworks, is a plus.
• Must be able to report to work on-site (Westwood, Los Angeles) for a minimum of 3 days/week during first six months of hire.
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