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Business Analyst I - Nursing Workforce Planning

Memorial Sloan
United States, New York, New York
Apr 29, 2026
Job details About Us: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Business Analyst I- Nursing Workforce Planning At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), every role supports worldclass patient care. The Business Analyst I - Nursing partners with Nursing leadership to strengthen workforce operations through data, analytics, and process improvement-ensuring accurate staffing, compliance, and insights that allow nurses to focus on delivering exceptional care. Role Overview Serve as a nonclinical partner supporting the Nursing Department through workforce management, payroll analysis, and operational reporting. Manage and maintain workforce management systems (e.g., Symplr or similar) to support accurate scheduling, attendance tracking, and timecard reconciliation. Support payrollrelated processes including approvals, pay adjustments, premium pay validation, and compliance monitoring. Analyze staffing, scheduling, and utilization data to support workforce planning and datainformed staffing decisions. Leverage analytics, automation, and AIenabled tools to enhance reporting, forecasting, and operational insights. Utilize Workday, Strata, and related reporting tools to deliver actionable insights to nursing leadership. Perform data quality checks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of staffing and payroll information. Serve as a liaison between Nursing, Human Resources, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve workforce and system issues. Contribute to process improvement initiatives, system optimization, and continuous improvement efforts across nursing operations. Key Qualifications Experience in business analysis, workforce management, healthcare operations, or a related analytical or operational role. Experience using SQL and Tableau Proficiency with workforce management, timekeeping, or HR systems (e.g., Symplr, Workday, Strata, or similar platforms). Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable insights and business requirements. Understanding of payroll processes, timekeeping standards, and regulatory or compliance considerations. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered. Core Skills Strong analytical and criticalthinking skills with attention to detail and data integrity. Effective communicator able to collaborate across clinical and nonclinical stakeholders. Organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment. Problemsolving mindset focused on operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Serviceoriented approach with a commitment to supporting nursing teams and patient care. Additional Information: Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday Location: Hybrid; 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY (twice a week) Reporting To Director, Nursing Workforce Resource Management & Staffing Solutions Helpful Links: Compensation Philosophy Benefits Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00 FSLA Status: Exempt Closing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.