Senior Consultant, Staff Augmentation - Decision Support

Strata Decision Technology•Chicago, IL

20d•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Strata’s Staff Augmentation Program provides services to maintain and enhance the impact of Strata platform solutions. This role supports client delivery and internal operations for the Decision Support client base, and helps maintain the business in partnership with sales and client experience management teams. The program is a newly established business line, so the position calls for an entrepreneurial mindset and grit, supported by an established, highly professional organization. The Senior Consultant delivers Decision Support configuration, auditing, and reporting for clients, aiming to provide a high-value experience while managing budgets and timelines. The role advises on cost model design and reporting, works with clients to support adoption and improvement of the Decision Support tool, and presents cost and margin data to identify takeaways and opportunities. The position also mentors junior team members and supports their development in cost accounting, healthcare finance, and client support. The preferred location is Chicago, Illinois. Strata values in-person connection and regularly hosts on-campus events. Travel within the United States to customer locations may be required up to 20–35%. The estimated base salary range is $85,000–$110,000; actual pay depends on factors including skill set and experience. The role may also qualify for discretionary variable pay. Strata offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.

Requirements

Proven cost accounting experience in healthcare finance and analytics.
Knowledge of accounting and Decision Support reporting.
Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent presentation and listening skills, with the ability to think quickly and provide consultative responses.
Strong executive presence and ability to manage senior-level relationships.
Collaborative working style and ability to partner with client finance teams.
Growth mindset and commitment to continuously improving the program and client satisfaction.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including effective interaction with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel within the United States to customer locations as needed, up to 20–35%.

Responsibilities

Deliver client services in the Decision Support solution, including configuration, auditing, and reporting, while managing budgets and timelines.
Recommend cost model design and reporting approaches, taking into account clients’ accounting, data, and organizational structures.
Support and drive client adoption of the Decision Support tool.
Present Decision Support and cost margin data to clients and explain key takeaways and opportunities for improvement.
Proactively identify growth areas and implement Decision Support tool improvement projects, including cost accuracy and cost model efficiency initiatives such as acquisition costs.
Mentor junior team members and support their development in cost accounting, healthcare finance, and client support.
Support client delivery and internal operations for the Decision Support client base.
Maintain the business in partnership with sales and client experience management teams.