Associate of Market Expansion

Aces•San Diego, CA

About The Position

ACES is on a mission to improve access to high-quality autism therapy for families across the country. As we continue to grow, we are building a best-in-class Growth function that sits at the center of our client acquisition engine, powering everything from marketing performance to intake speed to bottom-line margin. The Market Expansion team at ACES leads the national rollout of new sites—both through de novo launches and acquisitions. Our scope spans market evaluation, diligence, launch execution, and post-acquisition integration. We ensure every new location is operationally sound, clinically ready, and aligned with ACES’ standards of care and growth objectives. As the Associate, you will serve as the operational and analytical engine of this function. You will evaluate new markets, manage integration workstreams, and track site-level performance. You’ll work closely with partners across Clinical Ops, Talent, Finance, and Growth to ensure each site scales efficiently and sustainably. At ACES, our purpose is to enhance lives and help more people reach their potential. The Market Expansion Associate plays a direct role in advancing that mission by accelerating our entry into new communities and ensuring sites are set up for long-term success. This is one of the most cross-functional roles on the Growth team. You’ll be a key connector across teams, supporting your team in removing roadblocks and moving quickly. If you're a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of ABA care and grow as a leader along the way.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, or operational roles in healthcare or professional services
Strong analytical and project management skills with attention to detail and execution
US work authorization required

Nice To Haves

Exposure to site operations, M&A, or healthcare delivery preferred
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; SQL or other analytical tools a plus
Clear communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

Assist in due diligence, operational integration, and synergy tracking of acquired practices
Build and manage project plans for de novo site launches and practice integrations
Create financial and operational models to support site planning and ramp assumptions
Develop dashboards and tools to track KPIs post-launch: referrals, enrollments, staffing, utilization
Standardize and improve launch and integration playbooks across markets
Identify operational bottlenecks and drive resolution to accelerate ramp-up
Partner with Clinical and Talent teams to align staffing with expected client volume
Coordinate with Finance to align investments with return thresholds and payback timelines
Support new market evaluation through demographic, payer, and competitive analysis
Deliver structured updates on site performance and integration progress to leadership