Consulting Internship, Healthcare: Advanced-Degree Students, Class of 2028

ECG Management Consultants•San Diego, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

ECG is the most experienced healthcare consulting firm in the US, with over 50 years of success. We are seeking individuals who will show the courage to find innovative solutions and make a direct impact on the delivery of healthcare services nationwide. ECG is a national consulting firm that is redefining healthcare together with its clients. We provide a broad range of strategic, financial, operational, and technology-enabled consulting services to the full continuum of care, including hospitals, health systems, medical groups, academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, cancer centers, ambulatory surgery centers, investors, and payers/health plans. Our work focuses on creating practical, tailored solutions that help clients maximize resources and achieve sustainable results. We value collaboration, integrity, and innovation, and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. Our healthcare consulting internship provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to students during the summer prior to the final year of their advanced-degree studies. Interns work alongside our talented team of consultants, gaining valuable industry exposure and taking on project work consistent with that of full-time consultants. The program will last for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer of 2027. As an intern, you’ll work in the Healthcare Consulting Pool, where you’ll have the opportunity to gain diverse experiences across ECG’s four divisions: Health System Performance, Medical Group Optimization, Payer Strategy & Contracting, and Strategy & Enterprise Growth.

Requirements

Graduating with the class of 2028 with a master’s degree in business administration and/or a health-related field
Two or more years of relevant, professional experience prior to graduate school (e.g., healthcare consulting and/or hospital administration or operations), or a strong business background in strategic operations, finance, or consulting
Strong knowledge of and passion for the healthcare industry
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proven track record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects
Demonstrated diagnostic, analytical, and quantitative skills
Track record of strong client service
Demonstrated career progression with increasing responsibilities
Strong written and verbal presentation skills
Ability to travel as needed
Having the permanent legal right to work in the United States is a condition of employment.
ECG is not currently able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa.

Responsibilities

Analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting data to inform client recommendations
Using financial modeling to conduct in-depth analyses and recommend executable strategies
Conducting stakeholder interviews
Leading information-gathering efforts
Assisting in developing and managing work plans, schedules, and budgets
Drafting project analyses and deliverables
Communicating project progress and seeking input
Developing depth of technical expertise
Identifying follow-on opportunities and helping scope and close such engagements
Assisting in the design and implementation of recommended solutions
Working closely with multiple project teams and ECG senior consulting leaders
Taking responsibility for project outcomes
Communicating effectively with management and executive-level client staff
Learning about ECG’s breadth of solutions and identifying those that reflect personal and professional interests
Participating in peer and junior staff knowledge development and career advancement
Demonstrating the ability to excel at consulting while balancing work and personal life
Acting as an ECG ambassador within personal, professional, and alumni networks