Associate Director, Systems and Analytics

Guardant Health

Associate Director leading revenue cycle systems, analytics, and reimbursement process improvements at Guardant Health, a precision oncology testing company. Managing analysts, vendor relationships, governance, and data-driven transformation.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,900 - $276,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process improvement, analytics, and engineering leadership, with a strong focus on managing operational projects and enhancing reimbursement systems. Proven ability to analyze data, generate reports, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Process Improvement LeadershipData Analysis and ReportingInsurance Billing ProcessesProject Portfolio ManagementStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Process ImprovementData AnalysisProject ManagementStatistical AnalysisOperational Strategy

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower BISalesforce (SFDC)Tableau

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Reimbursement OperationsRegulatory ComplianceBilling SystemsPerformance MonitoringOperational Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDCTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of systems and data analysts, including coaching, mentoring, and day-to-day support
Own the department portfolio of improvement projects and ideas, establishing prioritization and metrics for decision-making
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify system enhancement opportunities and influence development roadmaps
Oversee implementation of reimbursement-related system enhancements
Provide technical guidance and serve as the subject matter expert on process improvements
Ensure appropriate data is provided and used for performance monitoring and improvement measurements
Analyze data and generate reports for senior leadership to identify trends and issues
Monitor billing industry trends and best practices in billing systems and processes
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
Translate enterprise business strategy into functional roadmaps and execution plans supporting company priorities and KPIs
Develop multi-year capability plans for scale, automation, and growth
Own reimbursement vendor relationships and recommend systems strategy, process governance, and operational priorities
Establish governance for process improvement, portfolio prioritization, technology investments, and operational standards
Develop policies and enterprise standards for reimbursement operations
Ensure consistency of operational practices across reimbursement functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
10+ years of progressive experience in process improvement, analytics, and/or engineering leadership
Proven track record of leading multiple operational project executions with impactful outcomes
Solid understanding of insurance billing processes and regulations a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment with demonstrated ownership of large-scale business transformation initiatives
Experienced with Excel (statistical functions), data visualization tools such as Power BI, SFDC, or Tableau, and presenting data to senior leadership
Ability to manage a portfolio of projects using trade-off methodologies to ensure strong return on investment
Curiosity, sound judgment, and ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Background screening including criminal history required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model with work-from-home days for eligible onsite employees
Flexibility for improved work-life balance
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs