Data & Project Analyst

Location: Hays, Kansas

About the role

As our Data & Project Analyst, you’ll be more than a report writer—you’ll be a strategic partner. Working closely with executive leadership and teams across the organization, you’ll uncover trends, improve business processes, lead data-driven projects, and develop reporting tools that help our team make better decisions. Your work will directly influence how we operate, allocate resources, and continue delivering high-quality mental health services to our communities. We’re looking for someone who is naturally curious, analytical, and proactive. If you enjoy transforming complex data into meaningful insights, streamlining processes, and finding opportunities for improvement, you’ll thrive in this role. Here, your ideas won’t get lost in a spreadsheet—they’ll help shape the future of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain monthly reports on staff activity, patient care, and organizational performance for leadership, the Board of Directors, and internal teams.
• Create and execute database queries to pull, analyze, and organize information needed for operational decision-making and reporting requirements.
• Review data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency while identifying and correcting data quality issues.
• Support federal grant reporting by verifying, entering, analyzing, and preparing required data in a timely manner.
• Build and improve processes that strengthen data integrity, reporting accuracy, and the organization’s ability to use information effectively.
• Work with Information Systems and technical support teams to improve, upgrade, and enhance system functionality and reporting capabilities.
• Partner with leadership and departments across the Center to evaluate processes, identify challenges, and recommend data-informed improvements.
• Develop procedures, documentation, and training resources to improve data collection, reporting practices, and system use.
• Monitor data-related projects, track deliverables, and support implementation of organizational initiatives.
• Participate in management discussions by bringing data, insights, and solutions that help guide decisions and improve operations.

Why Join Us

At High Plains Mental Health Center, we’re here for you—not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients. When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You’ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, a combination of education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the position will be considered.
• Experience with data management, reporting, database systems, computer operations, or related analytical work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience creating reports, analyzing data, developing documentation, and improving processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, reliable data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with computers, software applications, databases, reporting tools, and other technology systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $70,000 per year (salary)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and extended illness time
• 403(b) retirement plan
• KPERS retirement plan
• Supplemental benefits
• HSA and FSA options
• 7 paid holidays
• Scholarship, work-study, and internship opportunities for employees
• $500 sign-on bonus

Schedule

• Full-time, in-person
• Monday–Friday, typically 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (salaried role)

Application deadline: Monday, August 10th, 2026 at 7:00 AM CDT.