About the position
With over 50 years of proven success, ECG, ranked as a Best Small Firm to Work For 2024 by Consulting Magazine, is the most experienced healthcare consulting firm in the U.S. Working exclusively in this space, our people prove—over and over again—their ability to solve challenges for providers and achieve better outcomes for patients. Across our eight office locations, we’re seeking individuals who will show the courage to find innovative solutions and make a direct impact on the delivery of healthcare services across our country. At ECG, our consultants are working to create a healthier future for every patient. By creating partnerships with our clients and asking the tough questions, we provide honest, tailored solutions that empower them to maximize their resources. Together with our clients, we’re making healthcare more accessible, sustainable, and effective for the patients and communities they support. We’re looking for individuals to join our passionate team, combining experience and courage to make impactful changes in healthcare. ECG is committed to ensuring a supportive, inclusive, and equitable work environment that embraces DEI, where we recognize performance, communicate openly and transparently, and value work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Leading client engagements focused on payer strategy, financial performance, and operational transformation.
- Managing work streams across multiple projects, including work plans, schedules, and budgets, to ensure high-quality deliverables and timely execution.
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses using payer data (e.g., claims, enrollment, pricing) to inform strategic recommendations.
- Developing models and tools to assess reimbursement benchmarks, pricing competitiveness, and cost containment opportunities.
- Facilitating client meetings, strategic planning sessions, and executive-level presentations.
- Collaborating with internal teams and senior leaders to design and implement solutions that align with client goals.
- Communicating project progress, synthesizing input, and ensuring accountability for project outcomes.
- Managing client relationships and identifying opportunities for follow-on engagements.
- Supporting new-business development through proposal drafting and participation in pitch discussions.
- Coaching and mentoring junior team members, including performance feedback and knowledge sharing.
- Contributing to internal practice development through methodology refinement and technical expertise.
- Staying informed on market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging challenges affecting payers and risk-bearing providers.
- Demonstrating commitment to professional growth and modeling work-life balance as a successful consulting leader.
- Representing ECG in professional, alumni, and industry networks.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of and passion for the healthcare industry.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MHA, MPH, MBA, JD) strongly preferred.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in health plan consulting, health plan operations, or payer strategy.
- Deep understanding of the healthcare payer landscape, including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, and/or commercial insurance.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or work streams with multiple stakeholders.
- Proficiency in healthcare data analysis, including claims, pricing, enrollment, and/or cost/utilization datasets.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Experience developing client-ready deliverables (Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel models, and written reports and memos).
- Comfortable interacting with senior-level client executives and facilitating strategic discussions.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within fast-paced, client-facing environments.
- Ability to travel at least 25% of the time.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Wellness programs.
