Healthcare Consulting Internship, Advanced-Degree Students, Class of 2028

ECG Management Consultants, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

ECG Management Consultants, Inc. invites ambitious students to join a summer internship in healthcare consulting. The program spans 10 to 12 weeks in 2027, offering hands-on project work across four ECG divisions and direct collaboration with senior leaders.

Interns gain real-world experience, develop financial modeling, and build client-ready deliverables while balancing academic commitments. Hybrid work supports in-office collaboration and flexible learning.

Qualifications

• MBA or health-related master’s degree in progress or completed by 2028
• Two or more years of relevant, professional experience in healthcare consulting or hospital operations
• Strong knowledge and passion for the healthcare industry
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven track record of solving complex problems and delivering projects

Responsibilities

• Analyze, synthesize, and interpret data to inform client recommendations
• Use financial models to conduct in-depth analyses and propose executable strategies
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and lead information-gathering efforts
• Develop and manage work plans, schedules, and budgets
• Draft project analyses and deliverables for clients
• Communicate project progress and solicit input from clients
• Develop depth of technical expertise across ECG solutions
• Identify follow-on opportunities and help scope engagements
• Assist in designing and implementing recommended solutions
• Collaborate with multiple project teams and ECG leaders
• Take ownership of project outcomes and client satisfaction
• Communicate effectively with management and executive staff
• Explore ECG breadth to align with personal and professional interests
• Participate in staff development and career progression
• Balance consulting duties with personal life while maintaining performance
• Act as an ECG ambassador within networks

Skills

MS Excel

Healthcare industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

MBA or health Master’s

Job description

Overview

With over 50 years of proven success, ECG, ranked as a Best Midsized Firm to Work For 2026 by Consulting Magazine, is the most experienced healthcare consulting firm in the US. Working exclusively in this space, our people consistently demonstrate their ability to solve challenges for providers and achieve better patient outcomes. Across our seven office locations, we’re seeking individuals who will show the courage to find innovative solutions and make a direct impact on the delivery of healthcare services nationwide.

About ECG

ECG is a national consulting firm that is redefining healthcare together with its clients. We provide a broad range of strategic, financial, operational, and technology-enabled consulting services to the full continuum of care, including hospitals, health systems, medical groups, academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, cancer centers, ambulatory surgery centers, investors, and payers/health plans.

Our work focuses on creating practical, tailored solutions that help clients maximize resources and achieve sustainable results. We value collaboration, integrity, and innovation, and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Job Details

Your Opportunity with ECG: Internship

Our healthcare consulting internship provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to students during the summer prior to the final year of their advanced-degree studies. Interns work alongside our talented team of consultants, gaining valuable industry exposure and taking on project work consistent with that of full-time consultants. The program will last for 10to 12weeks during the summerof 2027.

As an intern, you’ll work in the Healthcare Consulting Pool, where you’ll have the opportunity to gain diverse experiences across ECG’s four divisions: Health System Performance, Medical Group Optimization, Payer Strategy & Contracting, and Strategy & Enterprise Growth.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting data to inform client recommendations
• Using financial modeling to conduct in-depth analyses and recommend executable strategies
• Conducting stakeholder interviews
• Leading information-gathering efforts
• Assisting in developing and managing work plans, schedules, and budgets
• Drafting project analyses and deliverables
• Communicating project progress and seeking input
• Developing depth of technical expertise
• Identifying follow-on opportunities and helping scope and close such engagements
• Assisting in the design and implementation of recommended solutions
• Working closely with multiple project teams and ECG senior consulting leaders
• Taking responsibility for project outcomes
• Communicating effectively with management and executive-level client staff
• Learning about ECG’s breadth of solutions and identifying those that reflect personal and professional interests
• Participating in peer and junior staff knowledge development and career advancement
• Demonstrating the ability to excel at consulting while balancing work and personal life
• Acting as an ECG ambassador within personal, professional, and alumni networks

Qualifications

• Graduating with the class of2028 with a master’s degree in business administration and/or a health-related field
• Two or more years of relevant, professional experience prior to graduateschool (e.g., healthcare consulting and/or hospital administration or operations), or a strong business background in strategic operations, finance, or consulting
• Strong knowledge of and passion for the healthcare industry
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven track record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects
• Demonstrated diagnostic, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Track record of strong client service
• Demonstrated career progression with increasing responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Ability to travel as needed

Job Locations

• Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, or Washington, DC.
• Hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of two days per week in office

Schedule

Full time/nonexempt

What You Can Expect of Us

To reward our driven, innovative, and passionate employees, we’ve built a company culture that’s centered on performance. We offer an attractive compensation package, challenging work, and an entrepreneurial environment where you can take ownership of your career—and get out as much as you put in.

The estimated base salary range for this job is $46.00 - $63.00 hourly. It represents a good faith estimate of the range that ECG reasonably expects to pay at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to years of experience, special skills, and market changes. The job is also eligible to participate in ECG’s benefit plans, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching program, PTO, and other wellness programs.

ECG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process. Having the permanent legal right to work in the United States is a condition of employment. ECG is not currently able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa.