2027 Kaufman Hall Analyst Program - Revenue and Operations Improvement Analyst

Vizient, Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Chicago is seeking an Analyst as part of the Kaufman Hall Analyst Program. You will join a cohort of graduates to perform complex financial analyses, model development, and workflow improvements for healthcare providers across the US.

You will undergo immersive onboarding with training in Excel, SQL and Tableau, and work both independently and in teams on client projects with a strong emphasis on relationship management and problem solving.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Healthcare Management/Administration preferred.
• Engineering, Science, Public Policy, Operations or Information Systems with a minor in of the above, will also be considered.
• A GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Ability and interest to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analyses, model and tool development.
• Develop workflow processes and executive dashboards.
• Build client relationships and support cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with seniors on healthcare provider projects across the US.

Education

Accounting, Finance, Economics or Healthcare Management/Administration

Engineering, Science, Public Policy, Operations or Information Systems with a minor in above

GPA 3.2 or higher

Job description

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Kaufman Hall We help society's healthcare organizations (hospitals and health systems) to achieve their full potential in service to others. We are our clients' trusted partners in ever-changing times.

For 40 years, Kaufman Hall has provided independent healthcare consulting and objective insights grounded in sound data and analysis to help clients fulfill their missions, achieve their goals, and tackle their toughest problems. Kaufman Hall provides world-class healthcare consulting for our healthcare providers across the country, with services including: Revenue & Operations Improvement, Strategy & Business Transformation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Planning, and Treasury & Capital Markets.

Background The Revenue or Operations Improvement ("ROI") Practice at Kaufman Hall is designed to provide clients with comprehensive solutions aimed at increasing revenue, improving quality, and optimizing cost containment strategies. Within ROI, our service lines - Claro CDI, Total Revenue - deliver specialized support to help healthcare organizations drive measurable, sustainable results. Our mission is to help clients reach the performance outcomes they deserve. We do this through a range of specialized services: Claro CDI enhances clinical documentation integrity and Total Revenue strengthens revenue cycle operations and reimbursement performance. Together, these efforts optimize revenue streams, support our clients in funding their mission, and improve their quality reporting standings - empowering them to compete and thrive in their markets.

Our team of business analysts, strategic leaders and clinicians are experts at implementing leading practice solutions. Our team's collaborative, diligent approach helps our clients achieve high returns on their consulting investment. Our professionals work with hospitals and health systems, including numerous academic medical centers, top 100 hospitals, large systems, and community hospitals throughout the country. We partner with our clients to improve financial and operational performance, transfer knowledge and resources, sustain improvements over the long term, and proactively monitor and measure the impact for a strong return on investment.

We are looking for professionals who are motivated by working in a collaborative team, producing high quality work, developing strong client relationships, and are committed to making a positive impact within the healthcare system. We provide solutions for complex business problems faced by the world's most respected hospitals and health systems. Over the past five years, we have provided over $750M in value to our clients. Our work presents our professionals with exceptional experience and opportunities including but not limited to: Being part of a team advising healthcare executives Collaborating with highly experienced senior colleagues and leadership, every day Gaining deep and diverse financial, process/operational, and client relationship skills Engaging in projects involving large health systems, complex academic medical centers, and community-based hospitals Opportunities to work directly with clients to understand their unique needs and assist in implementing process and data-driven solutions that have significant impact on the financial health of our nation's healthcare providers.

Couple these experiences with the opportunity to build your own future with a dynamic team, one highly focused on: Career Progression - Developing a career path that is based on your individual skills and aptitude Work/Life Balance - Focusing on you as the individual, rather than just an employee, to allow you to achieve your goals both personally and professionally Education - Providing you with training opportunities to help you further your healthcare, finance, project management, and general consulting skills.

Kaufman Hall Analyst Program

The 2027 Kaufman Hall Analyst Program As a part of the Kaufman Hall Analyst Program, you will be joining the company as part of a cohort of graduates from across the country, allowing you to build a strong community of fellow Analysts. You will work on complex financial analyses, model and tool development, and workflow processes, and hone your skills on executive dashboarding, leading meetings, and client relationship development.

Upon joining us, you will be part of an immersive onboarding experience, consisting of an initial three-week classroom style training, designed to introduce you to the core consulting skills that you will utilize throughout your healthcare consulting career. Alongside key healthcare knowledge, you will gain technical skills, including Excel, SQL, and Tableau, and continue to refine and enhance your problem-solving, client relationship management, and project/program management skills.

Beyond the initial training period, you will continue to learn in monthly training sessions with your cohort, as well as on the job alongside veteran team members. You will work both independently and as part of a team, support a wide variety of healthcare providers across the US and have the opportunity to solve complex problems and introduce creative solutions to our clients.

You will have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with our Managing Directors, Senior Staff, and Clinicians and be part of a team which promotes feedback and growth. Analysts work on multiple teams across prestigious academic medical centers and large healthcare systems across the country. Teams are drawn from members of the firm with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Together, we look to partner with our clients to help them provide better care to their communities and achieve their mission. We offer a hybrid work environment that allows a combination of onsite and in-office collaboration and teaming, and the flexibility to work remotely.

Analyst Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Healthcare Management/Administration preferred.
• Engineering, Science, Public Policy, Operations or Information Systems with a minor in of the above, will also be considered.
• A GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Strong financial, economic, analytical, and technical skills.
• Proven track record of academic and extracurricular achievement.
• Ability and interest to travel up to 50%.

Work Environment

Travel Required: up to 50%. The role is based in Chicago. Work is regularly performed in an office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Kaufman Hall is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, train, promote, pay, and administer all employment actions without regard to actual and also perceived or assumed protected group status as defined by law of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives. Our policies and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status.

Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kaufman Hall (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $0.00 to $0.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living