Associate Consultant, Strategy

Duties & Responsibilities

• Proficient use of healthcare data and analytical tools to develop logical approaches/conclusions to analysis.
• Prepares deliverables aligned to project goals and objectives, utilizes team resources to meet agreed upon project completion, and ensures high performance service to clients.
• Applies specialized knowledge and skills to address client issues and shares knowledge with others.
• Participates in key strategic interviews with clients and summarizes findings effectively.
• Clearly and concisely conveys more complex messages to the team and to the client.
• Drafts sound and well-structured recommendations with guidance to include the ability to design deliverables to fit the engagement contract and the client's needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to identify and design creative business solutions.
• Understanding of basic project management principles.
• Experience using internet for best practice research.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in converting data into actionable information.
• Proficient in use of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint computer skills.
• Database applications, mapping or other specialized software applications desirable.

Work Experience, Education, and Certifications

• Strategy experience a plus.
• BA/BS required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Master’s degree in lieu of work experience is acceptable.

Travel Requirement

• Extensive travel required.