Managing Consultant – Revenue Cycle Analytics – Healthcare

LE001 Berkeley Research Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is seeking a Managing Consultant in Chicago to lead data-driven Revenue Cycle analytics initiatives. You will design and implement solutions, build dashboards, and drive improvements across patient access, coding, and billing processes.

The role requires strong SQL/Snowflake/Tableau expertise, leadership, and communication with client executives. Travel up to 20% may be required; BRG emphasizes equal opportunity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Revenue Cycle required; manager level in consulting or healthcare preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or equivalent in analytics, CS, economics, finance, accounting, statistics, econometrics, public health, engineering, or related fields.
• Experience leading Denials Avoidance/Prevention and Avoidable Write-Offs with measurable financial results.
• Experience with process redesign and process improvement across Revenue Cycle (Patient Access, HIM/Coding, Patient Financial Services).
• Cerner or Epic experience; Cerner Patient Accounting experience beneficial.
• Proven capability with SQL, Snowflake, and Tableau; Power BI is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Performs data collection (quantitative and qualitative), research (industry and subject matter), and analysis to solve client problems.
• Designs and develops data-driven analytics solutions to support Revenue Cycle initiatives (denials avoidance, revenue integrity, process improvement).
• Builds and maintains dashboards, reports, and data visualizations translating analytics into client insights and recommendations.
• Provides expertise in insurance denial protocols and collaborates with clients on data-informed solutions.
• Leads work streams within engagements, overseeing qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Manages client relationships at the representative level and adjusts communication accordingly.
• Audits practices and own work to ensure quality and identify opportunities or risks.
• Mentors junior team members and shares analytics and revenue cycle knowledge.

Skills

SQL

Snowflake

Tableau

Power BI

Cerner

Epic

Python

R

SAS

Stata

Alteryx

Databricks

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in analytics/CS/finance/economics/other

Tools

Cerner

Epic

SQL

Snowflake

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

SAS

SPSS

Stata

MS Access

Alteryx

Databricks

Job description

We Do Consulting Differently The Integrated Health Solutions (IHS) practice at Berkeley Research Group (BRG) provides end-to-end advisory support to healthcare providers, payers, investors, and other stakeholders navigating complex strategic, operational, financial, and clinical challenges. Led by seasoned healthcare executives, operators, and clinicians, IHS partners with organizations to drive sustainable performance improvement and long-term growth through strategic growth design, operating model transformation, AI and digital enablement, clinical quality and patient care optimization, and revenue strategy—helping clients build resilient, future-ready healthcare enterprises in an increasingly complex environment.

Our four core service offerings include:

• Business Transformation Advisory
• Margin & Operational Improvement
• Quality Improvement & Clinical Care
• AI & Digital Solutions

The Data & Analytics team within IHS applies advanced analytics, data engineering, and technology to help healthcare organizations transform their revenue cycle operations. We combine deep revenue cycle domain expertise with quantitative methods to uncover actionable insights, build sustainable analytics capabilities, and drive measurable financial improvement for our clients. The Data & Analytics team is currently seeking a Managing Consultant to join their team.

This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with solid analytical ability, strong organizational skills, and a desire to advance within the organization. An individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to apply creative solutions is a natural fit for this position. Willing to travel (infrequent but up to 20%, depending on project requirements and client expectations) is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs data collection (quantitative and qualitative), research (industry and subject matter), and analysis utilizing analytic techniques to solve client problems
• Designs and develops data-driven analytics solutions to support Revenue Cycle initiatives, including denials avoidance, revenue integrity, and process improvement
• Builds and maintains dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that translate complex analytics into compelling client insights and actionable recommendations
• Provides expertise in insurance denial protocols and works with the client to recommend data-informed solutions
• Applies appropriate tools and methodology to assignments; if unavailable, completes research utilizing journals and online tools to move the initiative forward
• Leads work stream initiatives within engagements, managing both execution and oversight of qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Manages client relationships at the representative level, adjusting communication based on the role of the individual being addressed
• Audits practices and own work via data analysis, interviewing, and shadowing to ensure quality, identify inconsistencies, and elevate areas of opportunity or risk
• Identifies next steps and workarounds on assigned tasks to begin working more independently
• Mentors and supports the development of junior team members, providing guidance on analytic methods and revenue cycle domain knowledge
• Participates in a positive team environment and works hard to meet client deadlines and quality expectations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Revenue Cycle is required and preferably someone already at the Manager level in consulting or in the healthcare industry
• A Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or equivalent in the areas of analytics, computer science, economics, finance, accounting, statistics, econometrics, public health, engineering, or other practice-related subjects
• Experience related to leading Denials Avoidance/Prevention and Avoidable Write‑Offs initiatives with measurable financial results
• Experience with process redesign and process improvement
• Experience working across the entire Revenue Cycle (including Patient Access, HIM/Coding, and Patient Financial Services) for initiatives
• Cerner or Epic experience; Cerner Patient Accounting experience is beneficial
• Proven capability with SQL, Snowflake, and Tableau, Power BI is necessary
• Knowledge and experience with other analytical software and languages (e.g., Python, R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, MS Access, Alteryx, Databricks) is beneficial; a willingness to expand those capabilities is helpful
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to different audiences, including client executives and internal leadership

Managing Consultant Salary Range: $120,000- $165,000 per year. Job title and compensation to be determined based on qualifications and experience. Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

About BRG BRG combines world‑leading academic credentials with world‑tested business expertise and purpose‑built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead. At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading‑edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real‑world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe. Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world. At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen.

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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