Budget and Operations Analyst

Position Summary

The Budget & Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial and operational management of the FQHC. This role combines budgeting, financial analysis, and operational performance monitoring to ensure the organization meets its strategic, regulatory, and clinical goals. The analyst works closely with leadership, department managers, and clinical teams to provide actionable insights that optimize resources, enhance productivity, and support high-quality patient care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Develop, maintain, and monitor annual operating and departmental budgets.

* Perform variance analysis between budgeted and actual results; identify trends and recommend corrective actions.

* Support cost modeling and revenue projections, including visit-based and service line analyses.

* Assist in grant budgeting and tracking, ensuring compliance with HRSA, state, and local funding requirements.

* Prepare financial reports for leadership, board meetings, and audits.

* Support financial forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives.

* Analyze clinic and service line performance, including patient volumes, productivity, staffing, and resource utilization.

* Develop and maintain operational dashboards and KPIs (e.g., RVUs, visit per provider, no-show rates, access metrics).

* Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend workflow or process improvements.

* Collaborate with department managers to align operational performance with financial objectives.

* Support strategic initiatives, including expansion projects, new service lines, or telehealth programs.

* Ensure data integrity and compliance with HRSA reporting requirements (UDS, PPS, grants).

* Maintain accurate documentation to support internal and external audits.

* Prepare operational and financial reports for senior leadership and regulatory agencies.

* Performs other duties as assigned by Finance Director or Executive Director.