Consulting Analyst - State Health, State & Local Government - Campus 2027

Guidehouse’s State Health team strives for a more resilient and sustainable community health infrastructure, guiding state and federal decision makers in program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and workforce optimization. We help state-run programs with infrastructure and regulatory compliance, waiver and state policy, monitoring, and operational effectiveness. Our experts assist clients in financial budgeting and reporting, rate development and value-based payment, supplemental payments, waiver neutrality, and cost sharing.

About the role

Consulting Analysts support project teams both on client engagements (on and off-site) and internal projects. Responsibilities will include client and project management, data and information analysis, solution implementation, and generation of project results.

As a Consulting Analyst, a key function of your role will be to support the development and creation of quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams. You will gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, and make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure, as well as established best practices and benchmarks.

We encourage career development and hiring for the long term. As a Consulting Analyst, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills. As you develop project management skills and leadership abilities, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Consultant level.

Travel up to 50% may be required, with heavy travel (east coast to west coast) possible depending on client assignment.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams on client engagements and internal projects
• Assist in client and project management
• Perform data and information analysis
• Support solution implementation and generation of project results
• Develop and create quality deliverables for project workstreams
• Gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends
• Make recommendations based on baseline performance, best practices, and benchmarks
• Translate data into graphic or visual representations

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027)
• No prior work experience required (0 years minimum)
• Must not require sponsorship now or in the future to work in the United States; students possessing F-1 or J-1 visas are excluded

Qualifications

• Degree concentration in Business, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Health Administration, Health Informatics, Health Management, Health Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or similar is preferred
• Previous consulting experience is preferred
• Healthcare payer and/or education in health economics is strongly desired
• Knowledge of Business Analytics software such as Access, SAS, or R, and/or SQL
• Strong knowledge of and application of healthcare research resources
• Understanding of market/financial analysis in the context of healthcare payer needs
• Strong quantitative and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $62,000.00 - $103,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend