Digital Technical Specialist (Associate/Sr Associate) - Heathcare Data, Analytics & Automation

Huron Consulting Services•Chicago, IL

10d•Remote

About The Position

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes. Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. Huron is a global professional services firm committed to helping healthcare organizations achieve sustainable, measurable results through strategy, technology, operations, and analytics. Our Digital practice partners with healthcare clients to design, implement, and optimize data-driven solutions that improve clinical, operational, and financial performance. Huron is seeking a Digital Consulting Architect to support healthcare clients across data, reporting, analytics, and automation initiatives. This role is ideal for a self-motivated, technically strong consultant who enjoys solving complex problems, working independently, and learning new technologies in fast-paced client environments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on healthcare experience, strong SQL and reporting skills, and the ability to translate business and clinical needs into effective technical solutions. Experience with EHR platforms (e.g., Oracle Health/Cerner, MEDITECH, Epic, or similar) and automation tools is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems , Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Healthcare industry experience ( required) — clinical, financial, operational, or IT analytics
Strong experience with SQL for querying, data analysis, and reporting
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: SSRS Power BI Tableau
Experience working with SQL Server , including data structures and performance considerations
Experience with Visual Studio and SSIS for report and data integration development
Demonstrated experience in report writing and data analysis
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work with minimal oversight
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Working knowledge of Oracle Health (Cerner) , MEDITECH , Epic , or other EHR platforms

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency with proprietary EHR reporting tools such as MEDITECH BCA, Report Writer or Report Designer, Oracle (Cerner) CCL
Oracle or Postgres database management systems and related querying tools
Experience with automation tools or scripting frameworks (e.g., Boston Workstation, Summit, or similar)
Exposure to AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics in a healthcare context
Experience supporting large-scale healthcare IT or analytics implementations
Prior consulting experience in a client-facing role
Team or project leadership experience
Self-starters who take ownership and initiative
Consultants who thrive in ambiguity and adapt quickly
Strong collaborators who can also operate independently
Curiosity and willingness to learn on the go
Commitment to quality, client outcomes, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support data, reporting, and analytics solutions for healthcare clients
Partner with client stakeholders to understand reporting and analytics requirements and translate them into technical designs
Develop and maintain SQL-based queries, data extracts, and reporting datasets
Build, enhance, and support reports and dashboards using SSRS, Power BI, Tableau , or similar tools
Support data integration and transformation activities using SQL Server, SSIS , and related technologies
Contribute to healthcare reporting use cases including clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory reporting
Leverage automation tools and scripting (e.g., Boston Workstation, Summit, or similar) to improve efficiency and scalability
Support EHR-related data and reporting efforts, including: Oracle Health / Cerner MEDITECH Epic or other healthcare platforms
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and recommend practical solutions
Work independently while collaborating effectively with broader project teams
Document technical designs, processes, and solutions in a clear, client-ready manner
Stay current with emerging technologies, including AI-enabled analytics and automation , and apply them where appropriate
Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time as required per client demands.