IT Strategy & Operations Healthcare Technical Associate

Huron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron Healthcare Technical Associate role within the IT Strategy & Operations team provides project coordination and administrative support across a range of healthcare IT engagements. You will work with technical and project management consultants to implement effective processes and deliverables for clients.

You will collaborate with clients to gather requirements, develop presentations and reports, analyze data, and present findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Highly organized in project coordination activities, with ability to use AI tools to produce materials and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Advanced or highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, or other data analysis software.
• Willingness to travel as needed based on client assignments.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project planning, scheduling, risks, and documentation.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements, gather feedback, and support project delivery.
• Conduct data analysis and workflow reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop high-quality deliverables including presentations, reports, and client-ready documentation.
• Coordinate project activities using collaboration tools and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings to present metrics and insights to internal and client leadership.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

AI tools

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 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. At Huron, we empower healthcare organizations to elevate their digital strategies and achieve measurable clinical and financial improvements.

As a Healthcare Technical Associate with our IT Strategy & Operations team, you will provide project and administrative support to a team of technical and project management consultants including meeting coordination, documentation and status reporting. You will collaborate with project team members to critically think and solve problems by executing on the implementation of effective processes and strategies for clients. You will work across a wide range of clients and projects which vary in length and size.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams assisting with project planning and scheduling, identifying risks and solutions and maintaining project documentation
• Engage directly with clients to understand requirements, gather feedback and provide ongoing support throughout project delivery
• Conduct research, data analysis and workflow reviews to identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop high-quality deliverables including presentations, reports, and documentation to support client decision making
• Collaborating with internal team members during the project, including project collaboration tools, presenting key takeaways, communicating project updates, and organizing overall project planning
• Attend regular client meetings to identify and analyze key metrics for both internal and client leadership team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Highly organized in project coordination activities (meetings, agendas, etc.), ability to use AI tools to produce materials and deliverables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Advanced or highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, or other data analysis software
• Willingness to travel as needed is based on client assignments
• U.S. Work Authorization required

The estimated base hourly rate range for this job will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The rate 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.

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.

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.

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.