Senior Associate – Integrated Healthcare Solutions (IHS), Managed Care

BRG•Chicago, IL

24d•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

We do Consulting Differently The Integrated Health Solutions (IHS) practice at Berkeley Research Group (BRG) provides end-to-end advisory support to healthcare providers, payers, investors, and other stakeholders navigating complex strategic, operational, financial, and clinical challenges. Led by seasoned healthcare executives, operators, and clinicians, IHS partners with organizations to drive sustainable performance improvement and long-term growth through strategic growth design, operating model transformation, AI and digital enablement, clinical quality and patient care optimization, and revenue strategy—helping clients build resilient, future-ready healthcare enterprises in an increasingly complex environment. Our four core service offerings include: Business Transformation Advisory Margin & Operational Improvement Clinical & Quality Transformation AI & Digital Solutions Margin & Operational Improvement drives measurable financial improvement by providing clients with comprehensive solutions designed to increase revenue, optimizing cost containment strategies. This division utilizes innovative approaches to transform operating models and deliver true sustainable margin improvement. Our team of operation leaders, business analysists and deep subjects matter experts focus on implementing solutions around the following focus areas: Workforce productivity and Human Resources Supply chain and Corporate Overhead performance Revenue Cycle effectiveness Managed care, Revenue Integrity and Pricing Strategies Ambulatory Operations and Physician Enterprise The Managed Care team within IHS works with Providers and Payers on the complete negotiation process, including strategic preparation, financial modeling, operational preparation, at-the-table support, implementation, and strategic pricing. The IHS Managed Care team is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join the team. This position is designed for an early-career professional with strong analytical ability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The Senior Associate will manage multiple tasks within a project, prioritize workflow, and begin supervising Associates while contributing to client-ready analysis and deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, mathematics, data science, statistics, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, engineering, or a related field.
1–3 years of relevant experience (including internships, analyst roles, or consulting experience).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and produce clear, defensible outputs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain methods and results clearly.
High attention to detail with consistent quality control habits.
Candidate must be able to submit verification of legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.
Candidate must be able to submit verification of legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with additional analytical tools (e.g., Access, SQL, SAS, Stata, R, Python, Tableau, or similar) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Own workplans for analyses and manage checklists to ensure on-time, accurate delivery.
Handle multiple tasks within a project, prioritize workflow, and meet deadlines with minimal rework.
Maintain a system of records and documentation appropriate to engagement needs (models, assumptions, source files, and workpapers).
Collect, clean, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources to support negotiation strategy and financial modeling.
Develop and refine analyses and models in Excel; create clear exhibits, slides, and supporting documentation for client deliverables.
Conduct industry and market research (payer dynamics, contracting terms, market context) and synthesize findings into structured insights.
Proactively keep engagement leadership informed of work progress, key issues, timing, and availability.
Apply strong quality control and auditing practices, including reasonableness checks and independent validation of results.
Begin to assist and/or supervise Associates by delegating tasks, reviewing work product, and providing feedback.
Support routine client interactions by presenting analysis sections and managing follow-ups through engagement leads.
Contribute to firm-building activities such as recruiting and mentorship to Associates.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.