Manager, Strategic Intelligence
- Requisition #: 180783
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 5/14/2026
Position Title: Manager, Strategic Intelligence
The Manager, Strategic Intelligence plays a critical role within the Strategic Intelligence function at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, supporting enterprise-level, data-driven strategy development through rigorous analysis, scenario modeling, and synthesis of market and competitive intelligence. The Manager, Strategic Intelligence works closely with senior leaders, including the Director, Strategic Intelligence, and partners with the Decision Intelligence team to inform executive decision-making and long-term institutional priorities. The Manager, Strategic Intelligence is expected to deliver clear, actionable, and analytically sound strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. UT MD Anderson is internationally recognized for its mission to end cancer and is committed to advancing patient care and institutional excellence through innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making.
The ideal candidate for the Manager, Strategic Intelligence role brings a strong foundation in healthcare strategy or consulting, advanced analytical judgment, and the ability to translate complex, imperfect, and multi-source data into compelling executive-level narratives. A master's degree in analytics or a related field is preferred, along with progressive experience in healthcare strategy, strategic planning, or corporate strategy, and comfort using advanced data and analytics tools to support high-impact institutional decisions.
Salary Range (Hourly Equivalent Based on 40-Hour Work Week): Minimum $51.20 - Midpoint $63.94 - Maximum $76.68
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to directly influence high-impact strategic, clinical, financial, and operational decisions at UT MD Anderson while working alongside senior leaders and multidisciplinary partners. The Manager, Strategic Intelligence contributes to shaping the institution's future through rigorous analysis, thoughtful insight, and executive-ready recommendations, while benefiting from a mission-driven environment that supports professional growth, collaboration, and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Strategic Analysis & Modeling
• Lead the development of original and complex analytic frameworks and models using quantitative and qualitative internal and external healthcare data
• Assess assumptions, evaluate strategic tradeoffs, and develop complex models to support high-impact strategic and business decisions
• Forecast trends, model scenarios, and evaluate strategic options to inform institutional investment and growth decisions
Market, Competitive & Environmental Intelligence
• Conduct comprehensive market, competitive, policy, and environmental analyses including market share, competitor strategies, payer mix, and demographic trends
• Support business case development, market assessments, and service line evaluations through data-driven insights and projections
• Analyze external forces shaping strategic decisions and assess implications for the organization
Strategic Insight & Executive Communication
• Analyze and synthesize insights from complex, multi-source data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Develop executive-ready presentations, decision briefs, and concise strategic summaries to guide decision-making
• Translate complex analytical findings into compelling narratives that support strategic alignment
Strategic Problem Solving & Initiative Support
• Identify, structure, and address complex or ambiguous strategic questions using sound analytical frameworks
• Contribute strategic input to the design of new initiatives by defining objectives, success metrics, and performance considerations
• Support leadership with planning, alignment, and evaluation of strategic initiatives
Data Integrity & Analytical Rigor
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and analytical rigor across all models, reports, and deliverables
• Document assumptions, limitations, and risks associated with analyses and recommendations
• Partner with the Decision Intelligence team to leverage validated data sources and tools
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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The Manager, Strategic Intelligence plays a critical role within the Strategic Intelligence function at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, supporting enterprise-level, data-driven strategy development through rigorous analysis, scenario modeling, and synthesis of market and competitive intelligence. The Manager, Strategic Intelligence works closely with senior leaders, including the Director, Strategic Intelligence, and partners with the Decision Intelligence team to inform executive decision-making and long-term institutional priorities. The Manager, Strategic Intelligence is expected to deliver clear, actionable, and analytically sound strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. UT MD Anderson is internationally recognized for its mission to end cancer and is committed to advancing patient care and institutional excellence through innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making.
The ideal candidate for the Manager, Strategic Intelligence role brings a strong foundation in healthcare strategy or consulting, advanced analytical judgment, and the ability to translate complex, imperfect, and multi-source data into compelling executive-level narratives. A master's degree in analytics or a related field is preferred, along with progressive experience in healthcare strategy, strategic planning, or corporate strategy, and comfort using advanced data and analytics tools to support high-impact institutional decisions.
Salary Range (Hourly Equivalent Based on 40-Hour Work Week): Minimum $51.20 - Midpoint $63.94 - Maximum $76.68
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to directly influence high-impact strategic, clinical, financial, and operational decisions at UT MD Anderson while working alongside senior leaders and multidisciplinary partners. The Manager, Strategic Intelligence contributes to shaping the institution's future through rigorous analysis, thoughtful insight, and executive-ready recommendations, while benefiting from a mission-driven environment that supports professional growth, collaboration, and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Strategic Analysis & Modeling
• Lead the development of original and complex analytic frameworks and models using quantitative and qualitative internal and external healthcare data
• Assess assumptions, evaluate strategic tradeoffs, and develop complex models to support high-impact strategic and business decisions
• Forecast trends, model scenarios, and evaluate strategic options to inform institutional investment and growth decisions
Market, Competitive & Environmental Intelligence
• Conduct comprehensive market, competitive, policy, and environmental analyses including market share, competitor strategies, payer mix, and demographic trends
• Support business case development, market assessments, and service line evaluations through data-driven insights and projections
• Analyze external forces shaping strategic decisions and assess implications for the organization
Strategic Insight & Executive Communication
• Analyze and synthesize insights from complex, multi-source data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Develop executive-ready presentations, decision briefs, and concise strategic summaries to guide decision-making
• Translate complex analytical findings into compelling narratives that support strategic alignment
Strategic Problem Solving & Initiative Support
• Identify, structure, and address complex or ambiguous strategic questions using sound analytical frameworks
• Contribute strategic input to the design of new initiatives by defining objectives, success metrics, and performance considerations
• Support leadership with planning, alignment, and evaluation of strategic initiatives
Data Integrity & Analytical Rigor
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and analytical rigor across all models, reports, and deliverables
• Document assumptions, limitations, and risks associated with analyses and recommendations
• Partner with the Decision Intelligence team to leverage validated data sources and tools
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Marketing, or Healthcare Administration, Economics, Public Health, Data Analytics or related field.
- Preferred: Master's Degree Analytics or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 7 years Experience in healthcare strategy consulting or in a strategic planning, business development, or corporate strategy role within a healthcare organization including demonstrated progression in scope and leadership responsibility. or
- Required: 5 years Experience required with Master's degree.
- Preferred: Experience with data and analytics tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Python, or similar tools.
- Preferred: Experience using healthcare market and industry data sources such as Sg2, Vizient, Advisory Board, Definitive Healthcare, NCI SEER, National Cancer Database, or similar tools.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 180783
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 106,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 133,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 159,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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