Consultant, Advisory Services

Premier Inc.

6d•$72,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

The Consultant works collaboratively with a team of Advisory consultants to deliver performance improvement for healthcare systems. The role primarily performs billable client work and participates throughout engagements: determining client needs, identifying issues, forming hypotheses, planning and conducting interviews, leading analyses and interpreting data, developing initial recommendations, drafting deliverables for varied audiences, and helping implement recommended improvements. Consultants contribute to team deliverables and presentations and may oversee an Analyst’s work during an engagement. Consultants maintain client-project utilization targets, create value through client interactions and analytics, and participate in activities that grow and enrich the Advisory practice and its service lines. They also learn Premier technologies and services and complete required annual training. For Analytics-focused roles, the Consultant uses expertise in Premier and PINC AI databases and methods for connecting datasets to create enriched analytics. The role works with clients, Premier product teams, and Advisory colleagues across service lines; builds working relationships; leads production and quality assurance of client analytics deliverables; and provides data-driven insights and solutions. It also involves creating and maintaining dynamic data models, leading standardization and automation efforts, and troubleshooting analytics tools and outputs. The position is remote and requires 61–80% travel within the United States. Premier’s internal salary range for the role is $72,000–$120,000; final compensation depends on factors including budget, internal equity, education, skills and experience, and geographic location. Qualified full-time and part-time employees have access to the listed benefits.

Requirements

At least 2 years of applicable work experience.
High school education required.
Remain stationary for prolonged periods.
Adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Operate computer programs and software.
Communicate effectively with audiences in person and electronically.
Maintain day-to-day contact with coworkers and/or the public.
Make independent decisions.
Work collaboratively in close quarters with peers and with varying interruptions.
Travel 61–80% within the United States.
For Analytics-focused roles, demonstrate expertise in Premier and PINC AI databases and methods for connecting datasets.

Nice To Haves

Awareness of market trends, key competitors’ activities, negotiation, effective sales-closing approaches, networking, clients, and the healthcare industry.
Understanding of risk management practices, including identifying, communicating, and responding to risks and issues with a manager.
Experience assisting in the determination of client needs through data gathering, research, common tools, and analytical methods.
Knowledge of statistical tools such as R, Python, SAS, or Matlab; advanced Excel skills; Tableau; and business intelligence.
For Analytics-focused roles, Lean Process Improvement experience or a Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
Experience in healthcare, business, or finance.
Demonstrated interest in healthcare performance management.
Demonstrated ability to lead and show value through one’s work.
For Analytics-focused roles, experience analyzing complex healthcare datasets and developing visualizations and presentations to support data-driven recommendations.
For Analytics-focused roles, experience with qualitative and quantitative data validation and analysis.
For Analytics-focused roles, experience in methodology development and strategic problem-solving.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Obtain data; execute, direct, or oversee analyses; develop interpretations and conclusions; and prepare verbal and graphic presentations using professionally sound, efficient methods that meet project objectives and standards.
Participate effectively in client interviews and use analytical tools and methods to determine client needs.
Summarize analytical findings, draw insights from observations, interviews, and data analyses, develop accurate conclusions, and draft recommendations for team leadership review.
Execute project plans in accordance with engagement statements of work and client expectations.
Develop presentations and deliverables for client audiences that communicate strategy and outcomes.
Generate billable revenue through assigned analyses, writing, report preparation, and assistance implementing desired client changes.
Identify potential market opportunities during engagements and through collaborative networks, and communicate potential leads to managers.
Participate in Advisory practice and service-line development activities.
Learn Premier-based technologies and services.
Complete all required annual training.
For Analytics-focused roles, build and maintain dynamic, interactive data models based on Premier and client needs.
For Analytics-focused roles, lead process standardization and efforts to standardize and automate client deliverables and internal tools.
For Analytics-focused roles, troubleshoot Tableau workbooks, SQL scripts, Excel analyses, and related materials.
Maintain utilization targets for client billable projects and contribute to practice activities that grow and enrich the Advisory practice.