Healthcare Consulting Associate - Mid Revenue Cycle Analytics

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid Time Off and parental leave

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group Inc. is seeking an Associate for Healthcare Mid Revenue Cycle Analytics to lead data analyses and support consulting delivery across Service Capture, Clinical Documentation & Coding, and Managed Care.

You will develop scalable analytics, standardize reporting, and deliver actionable insights that improve financial and operational outcomes for healthcare clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant data analytics experience, preferably in healthcare or consulting.
• Strong SQL experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute healthcare data analyses for mid-revenue cycle consulting services.
• Apply analytical techniques across data sources to identify performance trends and risks, and develop recommendations.
• Design and build data visualizations, dashboards, and standardized reports for client delivery.

Skills

SQL

Data analytics

Healthcare domain

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer-centric healthcare outcomes. Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

Associates play an indispensable role at Huron. Our dynamic Associates lead one or more project work streams utilizing Huron approaches, methodologies and tools to implement impactful and innovative solutions to address our clients’ business challenges. Skilled relationship builders, our Associates collaborate with client staff and leadership while simultaneously managing junior Huron staff. Everyone works in symphony to achieve a common objective: create and implement sustainable solutions. Through our varied projects, Associates gain valuable, hands-on consulting and change management experience, while positively impacting mission-driven healthcare organizations. Huron prides itself on being a firm big enough to boast a global footprint – yet not too big to hinder our entrepreneurial spirit. This allows everyone to make an impact and gives you access to a multitude of career paths both within and beyond your areas of expertise. Our focus on professional development is unmatched as you build critical leadership skills to grow your career and mentor junior Huron staff to do the same. We’re dedicated to helping you reach your true potential! Create your future at Huron. At Huron, an Associate leads with expertise and collaboration, partnering with Huron and client leaders to create sustainable solutions that drive meaningful results.

As an Associate with our Healthcare Mid Revenue Cycle Analytics team, you will lead one or more project work streams utilizing Huron approaches and methodologies, helping clients solve business challenges to advance their financial and operational outcomes. You will work on varied analytics driven projects, gaining hands-on experience in healthcare data analysis, insight development, and consulting delivery while positively impacting mission driven healthcare organizations. The Mid Revenue Cycle Analytics team serves as a centralized analytics function, supporting consulting delivery by designing scalable analytics, standardized reporting, and actionable insights across Service Capture, Clinical Documentation & Coding, and Managed Care. Your role will foster a supportive, inclusive environment, empowering collaboration across analytics, consulting, and technology teams. You will build critical problem solving and communication skills to grow your career and mentor junior Huron staff. This allows you to make an impact and provides career opportunities both within and beyond your areas of expertise. If you’re passionate about using analytics to drive meaningful improvement in healthcare, Huron offers a rewarding path forward.

Position Level Associate Country United States of America

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Responsibilities

As the Healthcare Consulting Associate in Mid Revenue Cycle Analytics, you will: Design, develop, and execute healthcare data analyses supporting mid-revenue cycle consulting services, including Service Capture, Clinical Documentation & Coding, and Managed Care Apply critical thinking and advanced analytical techniques across multiple data sources to identify performance trends, diagnose issues, uncover risks, and develop sustainable, implementable recommendations Perform centralized, repeatable analytical processes including data mapping, validation, standardization, quality assurance, and ad-hoc querying across complex datasets Extract, analyze, and interpret healthcare data from Huron’s analytics platform to generate actionable performance insights Design and build data visualizations, dashboards, and standardized reports to support consulting delivery and client decision-making Package analytical insights into clear, client-ready deliverables, effectively presenting findings, risks, and recommendations to varying levels of Huron and client leadership Contribute to the development of next-generation metrics, insights, and analytical capabilities within Huron’s analytics platform Partner with functional, technical, and analytics stakeholders to implement new technologies and enhance analytical processes Deliver analytics-enabled solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs, improving impact and accessibility across healthcare services.

Requirements

Requirements Bachelor’s degree required 3+ years of relevant data analytics preferably within healthcare or consulting 3+ years of healthcare experience, preferably within revenue cycle, reimbursement, or managed care Strong SQL experience required, including the ability to join across datasets to enhance and enrich analyses Previous exposure to and working knowledge of commercial and government reimbursement methodologies, including but not limited to DRGs, case rates, fee schedules, IPPS, OPPS, and related payment models Experience interpreting payer contracts, including understanding reimbursement hierarchies and key contractual terms Proven analytical skills working with large, complex datasets Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities and project assignments in a dynamic consulting environment Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analytical and technical information clearly and concisely to internal stakeholders and, as needed, client audiences Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) U.S. work authorization required

Preferences

Preferences Experience working with comprehensive healthcare datasets, including claims, reimbursement, financial performance, and clinical data Recent experience in a team‑based professional services, consulting, analytics, or technical environment Experience working in a matrixed organization or cross‑functional team environment #LI-JC1 #LI-REMOTE

Salary & Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this job is $100,000 - $145,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $112,000 - $171,100. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Benefits

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well‑being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on‑site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.