Remote Program Analyst Jobs in Baltimore, MD (NOW HIRING)

Location: Remote  

Department: MWF Ascension Medical Group

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Salary: $79,511.52 - $110,834.59 per year

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Assist in preparing budgets, loading final spreads into Oracle, and modeling operational forecasts to help departmental leaders anticipate future financial trends.
• Operational Business Partnership: Act as an analytical consultant to managers (e.g., Nurse Managers, Director of Rehab), translating financial performance and labor productivity metrics into actionable operational plans.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Dig into the "why" behind the numbers by extracting and analyzing statistical and cost data to identify opportunities, evaluate new initiatives, and support strategic decision-making.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Monitor performance metrics using Tableau, while building advanced financial models across Excel and Google Sheets to deliver clear insights to leadership.
• Ability to develop financial analyses, projections, and pro formas to support business plans, new programs, capital investments, and other operational decisions

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Advanced Excel & Technical Skills: Mastery of Excel and Google Suite for complex modeling, paired with practical experience using Oracle ERP and navigating BI tools like Tableau.
• Healthcare Finance Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare operations, labor productivity monitoring, or clinical department structures.
• Business Acumen & Curiosity: Demonstrated ability to think critically, ask probing questions, and partner with cross-functional leaders to turn raw data into strategic business solutions.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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