Manager, Health Plan Consulting

ECG Management Consultants•San Diego, CA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

With over 50 years of proven success, ECG, ranked as a Best Midsized Firm to Work For 2025 by Consulting Magazine, is the most experienced healthcare consulting firm in the US. Working exclusively in this space, our people consistently demonstrate their ability to solve challenges for providers and achieve better patient outcomes. Across our eight office locations, we’re 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business Administration required.
6+ years of experience in health plan consulting, payer strategy, or health plan finances and operations.
Strong knowledge of the healthcare payer landscape, including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, and commercial insurance.
Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders.
Experience analyzing healthcare data, including claims, pricing, enrollment, cost, and utilization datasets.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
Proficiency in developing client-ready deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, Excel models, reports, and memos.
Comfortable working with senior executives and facilitating strategic discussions.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills.
Commitment to mentoring junior team members and fostering a positive team culture.
Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment.
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

Lead high-complexity work streams and ensure deliverables are accurate, insightful, and aligned with client goals.
Apply project management principles to schedule, coordinate, and monitor work streams, including budgets, team performance, and project dependencies.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
Translate data into meaningful insights and clear visualizations that support client understanding.
Identify and define complex problems; analyze underlying issues and develop feasible, reasoned solutions.
Present components of deliverables to clients, respond to questions on assigned content, and coordinate follow-up communications.
Adapt methodologies to fit specific client needs and identify risks requiring escalation.
Provide timely, actionable feedback to team members; model professionalism, tact, empathy, and inclusivity.
Manage effective working relationships, even in challenging situations, and contribute to a positive team culture.
Help team members understand how their goals align with project and organizational objectives.
Demonstrate situational awareness and adapt leadership style to optimize performance.
Mentor junior consultants, share knowledge generously, and promote a culture of continuous learning.
Begin taking responsibility for overall team contributions to project success.
Articulate desired outcomes and guide team members in developing written and verbal communications.
Support staff in tailoring communication to specific audiences for greater impact.
Lead selected portions of presentations and facilitate discussions by drawing in new perspectives and clarifying key points.
Ensure follow-up communications, clarifications, and client touch points are completed effectively.
Formulate strategic objectives and priorities across multiple projects.
Identify opportunities to advance organizational goals.
Adapt standard methods to meet the needs of each project.
Identify project risks and contingencies, escalating when needed.
Develop new insights and solutions for common project challenges.
Identify and research potential market opportunities.
Engage in outreach and relationship-building activities as a representative of ECG.
Participate in creating marketing materials, pitch decks, and proposals. Contribute to business-winning activities.
Support operational improvements, practice development, and initiatives that strengthen the firm’s competitive position.