Associate – Data Management & Analytics (Healthcare Providers)

Huron • Chicago, IL

1d • $105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. Huron is a global professional services firm built on helping clients change, adapt, and grow. We collaborate with healthcare providers, academic institutions, and commercial organizations to solve complex challenges through strategy, operations, and digital transformation. Position Overview Huron is seeking an Associate to join our Data Management & Analytics (DMA) team within the Healthcare provider segment. This role supports advisory engagements focused on helping healthcare organizations define and implement effective data strategies, governance models, and data architectures that enable better patient care and more efficient operations. As an Associate, you will work as part of a project team delivering insights, analyses, and recommendations that help providers unlock the value of their data assets. This role combines healthcare domain exposure with foundational data management and analytics concepts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in consulting, healthcare analytics, data management, or related roles (internship experience may be considered)
• Foundational understanding of data management concepts, including: Data governance and stewardship Data lakes and data warehouses Analytics and reporting Data quality and metadata
• Familiarity with healthcare provider environments (clinical, operational, or financial data)
• Familiarity with working with artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and use cases in analytics, including applying AI-enabled tools to support insights, automation, and decision-making
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based consulting environment
• Willingness to travel as required by client engagements

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting healthcare provider organizations (health systems, hospitals, physician groups)
• Exposure to cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric) and modern analytics tools
• Cloud solution architecture certifications (e.g., AWS Solution Architect, Fabric Data Engineer)
• Familiarity with healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) or regulatory considerations (e.g., HIPAA)
• Experience creating client-ready presentations and structured analyses

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements focused on data strategy, data governance, and data architecture for healthcare provider organizations
• Assist in assessing current-state data capabilities, operating models, and technology landscapes
• Contribute to the design of future-state data operating models, governance frameworks, and roadmaps
• Perform analysis related to data domains, data quality, metadata, and master data management
• Support development of deliverables including strategy decks, operating model documentation, and implementation roadmaps
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including clinical, operational, IT, and analytics stakeholders
• Apply healthcare industry knowledge to align data initiatives with clinical quality, financial performance, and regulatory requirements
• Stay current on emerging trends in healthcare data, analytics platforms, and cloud-based architectures

Benefits

• Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.
• All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level