Strategy Consultant

About the role

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Facility: Glendale Corporate Office
Department: Strategic Planning
Schedule: Days l Full-time

Responsibilities

• Strategic Intelligence & Market Scanning: Serve as the primary resource for general analytics. Conduct periodic market-level scans and assessments to inform the Wisconsin market's Strategic Plan, identifying emerging trends, competitor moves, and growth opportunities.
• Long-Term Strategic Planning: Develop the essential analytical inputs for our long-term strategic plan. Your work will directly influence ambulatory strategies, service line development, and high-stakes capital project business plans.
• System Optimization: Conduct deep-dive analysis to identify gaps, variations, and duplications of services. Play a critical role in ensuring our clinically integrated system of care operates at peak efficiency and provides seamless patient experiences.
• Subject Matter Expert: Collaborate with the CSO, ELT, and other facility & medical group senior leaders to develop, articulate, and support market level initiatives.
• Strategic Advisor: Serve as a thought partner to Ascension Wisconsin leaders across multiple disciplines (Medical Group, Facility, Service Line, etc.).

Education

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Skills

• Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in healthcare data sets, market share analysis, and financial modeling.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to look beyond the "what" to explain the "why," providing insight.
• Wisconsin Market Knowledge: Baseline understanding of the Wisconsin healthcare landscape, including regional demographics and provider dynamics (preferred).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.