Business Development & Strategy Analyst II*

The Job

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Business Development & Strategy Analyst to support hospital-wide business planning and strategic initiatives. Under general supervision, this position plays a key role in advancing ARMC’s long-term goals by leveraging data-driven insights and cross-departmental collaboration.

The analyst will be responsible for conducting research, analyzing financial and healthcare utilization data, perform financial modeling, and prepare clear reports to support informed decision-making. Key responsibilities include evaluating healthcare contract terms and helping develop strong business cases to maximize return on investment, increase revenue, and support hospital payor contracts.

Primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform high-level research, financial modeling and data analysis to support business planning, budgeting and strategic initiatives.
  
• Analyze large data sets, including trend and utilization data, to identify insights that inform decision-making and operational improvements.
  
• Review and interpret contract terms, especially healthcare payor and payor and professional services contracting, to support negotiations and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
  
• Coordinate special projects related to facilities planning, capital improvements and organizational development.
  
• Assist in the development of business cases to inform organizational growth and capital planning.
  
• Present findings and insights to support leadership decision-making and performance improvement.
  

Official County Title: Staff Analyst II. For more information, refer to the Staff Analyst II job description.

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For additional benefits details, please refer to our online benefits page to view: Benefits by Occupational Unit (BBOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet both the Education and Experience requirements:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Option 1
Two (2) years of full-time professional experience performing research and analytical work. Qualifying experience must include one or more of the following areas: conducting healthcare-related research, planning projects, or data analysis for operational improvements (Qualifying environments include academic medical centers, complex hospitals or health systems, or public hospitals)
Option 2 One (1) year of experience as a Staff Analyst II Trainee in San Bernardino County, which must have included significant responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: conducting healthcare-related research, planning projects, or data analysis for operational improvements. REQUIRED EDUCATION Option 1 A completed Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Behavioral/Social Science, or other relevant field of study. Option 2
Associate’s degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other closely related field of study AND two (2) years of experience*supporting management or professional level administrative services staff in any of the following areas: budget preparation/monitoring, fiscal/accounting functions ; contracts, bid/proposal, or grant management; research and analytical studies; organizational studies ; data/ statistical analysis and reporting ; organizational/operational/staffing analysis; and/or personnel management.

* The 2 years of experience used to qualify under Education Option 2 will be treated as a substitution for the Bachelor’s degree and will not count towards either of the two options under the Required Experience.

Important Notes Regarding Qualifying Education and Experience: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Required Documentation: If qualifying under Option 2 , a list of completed coursework or copies of transcripts MUST be submitted with the application unless the applicant possesses an associate's degree (or is within 90 days of degree completion) in one of the specified areas listed above. General office/clerical, retail sales, eligibility worker, employment services, child support services and other similar experience is not considered qualifying.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be motivated and a self-starter who has an understanding of analyzing financial and healthcare utilization data and performing financial modeling to support strategic planning and operational improvements in an acute hospital or health system setting.

This candidate will possess the following:

• Strong analytical skills with experience in evaluating financial, utilization, and healthcare contract data
• Proficient in conducting research and developing data-driven business cases to support strategic planning and growth
• Skilled in preparing reports, dashboards, and executive summaries that inform operational and leadership decisions
• Experience supporting forecasting and trend analysis related to patient demand and service utilization
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 12:00 am, Saturday, July 5, 2025. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

There will be competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequentlyto learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

If you requiretechnical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide, to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA : San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. F or information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points, please refer to the. Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

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