Consultant – Health Strategy, Provider Advisory

Guidehouse

Health strategy consultant advising payer and provider clients on transformation, analytics, and growth. Supporting consulting teams with research, recommendations, implementation, and deliverables.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeChicago • California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,000 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and project management skills, with a focus on strategic planning and business model strategy in the healthcare sector. Proficient in data analysis and visualization, with the ability to develop quality deliverables and make informed recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's DegreeBusiness Analytics Software KnowledgeQuantitative Analysis SkillsHealthcare Research Resources KnowledgeProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisBusiness Model StrategyOperating Model DesignCost Reduction StrategiesM&A StrategyService Line StrategyProduct StrategyGraphic Data RepresentationBenchmarking

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationOral CommunicationPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership Abilities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAccessSASRSQL

Industry Keywords

Payer/Provider ClientsEnterprise TransformationCompetitive AgilityConsulting SkillsHealthcare Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise Payer/Provider clients on strategic planning, business model strategy, operating model strategy/design, competitive agility, enterprise transformation, cost reductions/ZBx, M&A, service line strategy, product strategy, and innovation
Support project teams on client engagements, both on and off-site, and internal projects
Perform client and project management
Conduct data and information analysis
Support solution implementation and generation of project results
Develop and create quality deliverables supporting essential project workstreams
Gather and analyze data
Identify gaps and trends
Make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure, best practices, and benchmarks
Develop project management skills, leadership abilities, specialized industry knowledge, and consulting skills along a defined career path

Requirements

What you’ll need

0 years of experience required
Master's Degree required
Must still be enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027
Would not require sponsorship now or anytime in the future to work in the United States
Students possessing F-1 or J-1 visas are excluded from interview schedules or being hired for this position
Degree concentration in Business, Business Administration, Management, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Health Administration, Health Informatics, Health Management, or similar is preferred
Previous internship or work experience is preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Business Analytics software Access, SAS or R, and/or SQL
Strong knowledge and application of healthcare research resources
Strong quantitative and organizational skills
Written and oral communication and presentation skills
Excellent quantitative analysis skills
Ability to translate data into graphic or visual representations
Some travel may be required depending on client needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
Flexible benefits package
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities