Advisory Associate Customer Operations Healthcare Solutions SummerFall 2027

KPMG LLP; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an Advisory Associate for our Advisory practice. This early-career role targets graduates or recent graduates for Summer/Fall 2027, with earliest graduation May 2026 and latest Sep 2027.

The role focuses on healthcare data analysis, process improvement, and client engagements to enhance clinical, quality, operational, and financial outcomes. You will work with clinicians and leaders to translate data into actionable insights, develop dashboards, and support project plans

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in nursing or healthcare related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Healthcare operations, analytics, strategy, or technology coursework/experience.
• Understanding of U.S. healthcare and operations across care settings.
• At least one year of clinical practice experience preferred if licensed.
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility.
• Proficient with MS Office and AI, and quick to learn KPMG tools.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Willing to work within commutable distance to office and own transportation.
• Work location may be office, client sites, or virtual/remote; U.S. residency required for remote.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical reviews of healthcare data and translate data into narratives for change.
• Complete quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop dashboards to monitor initiatives and provide clients with a thorough and balanced view of their progress.
• Converse with clinicians, administrators or other operational leaders to determine current state and educate on initiatives.
• Participate in client engagements focused on improving clinical, quality, operational and financial outcomes.
• Manage project plans and assist the engagement team in developing project management documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or healthcare

Master's degree

Health Management/Administration

Business

Finance

Technology

Analytics

Accredited college or university

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

AI

KPMG tools

Job description

Career Level Requirement

Early Career

If you are currently pursuing college coursework or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the past 12 months. If it has been more than 12 months since you have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program you should explore experienced career opportunities at KPMG Careers: Experienced Professionals.

Start Season & Year: Summer/Fall 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: May 2026

Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2027

At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you’re launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future.

KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Associate for our Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical reviews of healthcare data, conduct research relative to industry leading practice and translate data analysis into a narrative used to communicate the need for change
• Complete quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop dashboards to monitor the success of initiatives and provide clients with a thorough and balanced view of their progress
• Converse with clinicians, administrators or other operational leaders who are providing direct patient care or other services to determine current state, education on initiatives, or to provide feedback on the implementation of new processes
• Participate in client engagements and work streams focused on improvement of processes surrounding clinical, quality, operational and financial outcomes across the different levels of healthcare services
• Manage project plans and assist the engagement team in developing project management related documents and uses the documents throughout the engagement

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; Bachelors or Masters degree in Nursing or other healthcare licensed degree, Health Management/Administration, Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering, Analytics, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
• Coursework and/or experience related to healthcare operations and finance, analytics, strategy and/or technology
• Understanding of U.S. Healthcare and operations in various care settings (acute, post-acute, ambulatory) and ability to work in the Healthcare Provider or Payor setting
• At least one year experience in a clinical practice setting (hospital, clinic, post-acute setting) if clinically licensed is preferred
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG tools and applications used by our clients
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the office for this position and be responsible for your own transportation, such as personal vehicle or public transportation, to get to and from office / client locations to satisfactorily fulfill your job duties, as determined by your practice leadership
• Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need. You must be located within the U.S. when working remotely. Client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAADVC1_6_24 California Salary Range: $83000 - $100000

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.