Senior Consultant

AArete • Chicago, IL

1d • $105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.
We’re a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S., India, and Europe. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: “Areté.” And excellence is exactly what we strive for.
We’re celebrating our fourth year as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms – and our success starts with our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete’s “Culture of Care” takes a holistic approach to the employee experience.
AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment.
The Role
AArete is actively seeking a dynamic Senior Consultant with expertise in healthcare payer systems and data. As a Senior Consultant, you will bring a strong analytical mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to excellence. You thrive in collaborative environments and are energized by solving complex, ambiguous business challenges for healthcare clients.
Recognized as a high-performing self-starter, critical thinker, and confident communicator, you will play a meaningful role across both client engagements and internal initiatives. In this role, you will take ownership of driving projects to successful outcomes, while also helping to lead and manage a team. Your leadership and expertise will be pivotal in delivering innovative solutions to unique business challenges. Your expertise, curiosity and judgment will be critical in delivering innovative, client-ready solutions that create measurable impact.

Requirements

• 4 + years of consulting experience, with progressive responsibility and client-facing delivery
• 2+ years of experience with the healthcare industry, specifically with payers
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience with healthcare claims analytics and/or network analytics, with strong understanding of payer/provider contracts, clinical operations, reimbursement language and models, and key contract terms
• Demonstrated success solving complex healthcare payer challenges related to cost containment, operations, data utilization, and performance improvement
• Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with working knowledge of SQL (or alike) for data analysis
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify profitability and performance improvement opportunities, and build compelling business cases
• Proven project and process management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to present confidently and engage directly with client and internal stakeholders
• Creative, innovative problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, see the big picture, and exercise strong independent judgment and decision-making, especially in client-facing solutions
• High degree of self-motivation, proactivity, accountability, and the ability to inspire and develop others
• Cultural flexibility and adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced consulting environments
• Willingness to engage in direct client interaction, including travel to client locations, when required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AArete’s other focus industries: Pharmacy, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Higher Ed, or Technology & Professional Services
• Experience in healthcare systems and digital platforms, including Provider Data Management, Claims Adjudication (e.g., Facets, QNXT, HRP, etc.), and related tools, with the ability to leverage these systems to improve data quality, operational efficiency, and end-to-end healthcare processes
• Based in Chicago, IL, and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed

Responsibilities

• Owning workstreams by identifying innovative solutions through in-depth research, data analytics, and insightful interviews
• Taking ownership in the development of business cases, delivering actionable recommendations, and leading the implementation of operational initiatives
• Establishing strong stakeholder rapport and owning client communications, including presenting analytical findings and recommendations, and independently handling client inquiries
• Gathering, refining, and analyzing complex data sets, including medical claims, pharmacy claims, and financial data, to enable accurate and robust quantitative analyses
• Developing and delivering persuasive presentations to clients and internal teams, ensuring clear and impactful communication with a focus on concise storytelling
• Mentoring and guiding Analysts and Consultants by modeling strong problem solving, communication, accountability, and teamwork to foster their growth and development
• Developing a deep understanding of client needs and delivering exceptional results that align with their objectives
• Asking incisive and probing questions to uncover underlying issues and identify new opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays
• Own Your Day flexible work policy
• Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match
• Generous paid parental leave options
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Charitable contribution matching program
• New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program
• Bike share discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees