2027 Healthcare Consultant [CHICAGO]

West Monroe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

West Monroe is seeking entry-level Consultants to join our Healthcare Practice in Chicago. This role provides exposure to real client work and a pathway to develop strategic, technology-enabled solutions.

You will evaluate and implement business improvements, collaborate with clients on regulatory shifts, and help shape IT and business roadmaps. The position supports hybrid work and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree with expected graduation between Dec 2026 and Aug 2027.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, propose, and implement new business solutions to enhance client performance and operations.
• Advise clients on adapting to healthcare legislation, trends, and technologies.
• Participate in business process optimization and requirements gathering.
• Engage in project management activities and cross-functional exposure.
• Develop and deliver training materials for new processes and tech adoption.
• Document lessons learned and support future teams in delivery.
• Learn to develop IT strategy and roadmaps aligning IT with business objectives.
• Learn to develop business strategy and roadmaps aligned with enterprise goals.
• Assist in vendor selection, gather requirements, and build business cases.
• Support technology implementation with pilot testing and go-live risk mitigation.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Apply generative AI and automation to enhance insights and delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Organization

Leadership

AI curiosity

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

GPA 3.0+

Tools

ChatGPT

Job description

West Monroe is seeking entry-level Consultants to join our Healthcare Practice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate, propose, and implement new business solutions to enhance client performance, improve operations, and support technology-enabled transformation
• Advise clients on how to adapt and optimize their organizations in response to evolving healthcare legislation, trends, and technologies
• Participate in business process optimization, including requirements gathering, gap analysis, process mapping, redesigning target operating models, and supporting technology-enabled business improvements
• Engage in project management activities such as documenting business decisions, preparing executive status reports, and capturing key takeaways, while gaining exposure to cross-functional engagements
• Develop and deliver training materials to support the adoption of new processes and technologies
• Contribute to project deliverables and document lessons learned to guide future teams
• Learn to develop IT strategy and roadmaps by:
  • Assessing current state business and supporting applications
  • Aligning IT strategy with key business objectives
  • Delivering future state roadmap with IT and business client stakeholders
• Learn to develop business strategy and roadmaps by:
  • Assessing current state business outcomes and supporting functions
  • Aligning enterprise/corporate strategy with key business objectives
  • Delivering future state roadmap with business improvement opportunities
• Gain exposure to vendor selection efforts through:
  • Gathering requirements and analyzing vendor capabilities
  • Creating business cases that include estimated costs and projected value of implementing specific vendor solutions
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of design solutions
• Support technology implementation efforts such as defining pilot testing methodology, developing operational readiness trackers, and identifying, reporting, and mitigating go-live risks
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven recommendations for clients, exercising sound judgment in evaluating outputs
• Apply AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation tools, data models) to enhance insights, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate the quality of client outcomes

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Sharp analytical thinking and an interest in solving complex problems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working as part of a team
• Ability to stay organized and manage priorities in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, extracurricular activities, or prior work experience
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI, and a passion for continuous learning and innovation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in progress, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027. Candidates must currently be on track to graduate within this window. The graduation date will be verified.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B visa, TN, etc.)
• Reside within 50 miles of your assigned office prior to your start date; our culture emphasizes team collaboration within a hybrid work model
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 50%); travel expenses covered by West Monroe
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into day-to-day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs

Preferred Qualifications

• Majors in:
  • Business Administration
  • Business Analytics
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Industrial & Systems Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Public Health

West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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