Manager, Medical Group Optimization, Valuation Healthcare Consulting

ECG Management Consultants•San Diego, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

ECG is a national healthcare consulting firm providing strategic, financial, operational, and technology-enabled services to organizations across the continuum of care. Its Medical Group Optimization (MGO) Division helps providers improve medical group performance through work involving governance and leadership, operations, integration, infrastructure, and provider compensation. The division partners with clients to design, implement, and administer physician and advanced practice provider strategies that support organizational performance, financial sustainability, hospital alignment, and regulatory compliance. The Manager will lead complex consulting work streams and day-to-day project activities, shape client deliverables, develop staff, and ensure work meets ECG’s quality standards. The role also contributes to strategic initiatives, business development, operational excellence, and the firm’s culture. The Valuation Services practice provides transaction advice and expert opinions concerning employment and independent contract arrangements, business enterprises, and asset categories, including regulatory compliance, fair market value and commercial reasonableness, provider compensation governance, business and transaction planning, and expert witness and litigation support. The position is hybrid, with a minimum of two days per week in the office when not traveling for a client engagement. Preferred locations are Chicago, Dallas, or Minneapolis; other listed locations are Atlanta, Boston, San Diego, and Washington, DC. Travel of at least 25% is expected. The position is full-time and exempt.

Requirements

At least 5 years of healthcare valuation consulting experience, specifically focused on provider compensation and management services.
Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, problem-solving, professional writing, and structured communication.
Strong project management capabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and analytical tools; ability to build or enhance models with minimal oversight.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Professionalism, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills with internal teams and clients.
Commitment to mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive culture.
Ability to work in a hybrid consulting environment and travel at least 25% of the time.
Permanent legal right to work in the United States; ECG does not provide visa or sponsorship assistance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration and/or a master’s degree in a health-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead high-complexity work streams and ensure deliverables are accurate, insightful, and aligned with client goals.
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 for clients.
Define complex problems, analyze underlying issues, and develop feasible, reasoned solutions.
Present components of deliverables to clients, respond to questions, and coordinate follow-up communications.
Adapt methodologies to client needs and identify risks requiring escalation.
Provide timely, actionable feedback to team members and model professionalism, tact, empathy, and inclusivity.
Build effective working relationships, contribute to a positive team culture, and help team members align their goals with project and organizational objectives.
Adapt leadership style to the situation, mentor junior consultants, share knowledge, and promote continuous learning.
Take increasing responsibility for the team’s overall contribution to project success.
Guide team members in developing written and verbal communications and tailoring messages to specific audiences.
Lead selected portions of presentations and facilitate discussions by inviting perspectives and clarifying key points.
Ensure client follow-up communications, clarifications, and touch points are completed effectively.
Formulate strategic objectives and priorities across multiple projects, identify opportunities to advance organizational goals, and adapt standard methods to project needs.
Identify project risks and contingencies, escalate when needed, and develop new insights and solutions for recurring project challenges.
Identify and research potential market opportunities and participate in outreach and relationship-building as an ECG representative.
Contribute to marketing materials, pitch decks, proposals, and business-winning activities.
Support operational improvements, practice development, and initiatives that strengthen ECG’s competitive position.