Senior Consultant - Clinical Operations, Provider Advisory - Campus 2027

Guidehouse; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays and Sick Time

Discretionary incentive bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development & Learning

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse Clinical Operations helps healthcare providers improve operational outcomes through data-driven workforce, resource, and care-process improvements. Senior Consultants oversee client workstreams, drive project results, and mentor teams to deliver actionable insights.

The role involves day-to-day client interaction, report creation, and presenting to executives, with travel up to 75%+ and no sponsorship required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience with a graduate degree; enrollment through Fall 2026 and graduation by Summer 2027.
• MBA, MHA or similar degree is preferred for this consulting role.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare operations and analytics tools is desired.

Responsibilities

• Own project workstreams and interact with client daily to ensure engagement success.
• Lead, coach and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables.
• Prepare and communicate reports and presentations to client and internal executives.

Skills

Healthcare analytics

SQL

Data visualization

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

MBA or MHA (preferred)

Graduate degree in Health Administration/Health Management

Tools

Access

SAS

R

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required: Up to 75%+ Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse Clinical Operations works with clients to measurably improve their operational outcomes through a mix of workforce strategies, improvement in resource utilization, and reduction in variation in care. By leveraging a deep understanding of health system and ambulatory operational best practices supported by data, Guidehouse drives margin and operational improvement across business and purchased services, supply cost, and clinical supply utilization at client provider organizations. Our team of clinicians and former administrators, government leaders, and health plan executives help healthcare organizations undertake cross-continuum clinical transformation efforts to generate sustained improvements in care access, efficiency, quality, and reliability. Areas of expertise include care and utilization management, throughput, post-acute care and readmissions, pharmacy and infusion, care transformation, and enabling care at home. Our person-centered approach engages and integrates clinical and operational workstreams that touch all aspects of the care continuum. Senior Consultants have responsibility for client management, solution implementation and generation of project results. You will own project workstreams and interact with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. Senior Consultants are expected to prepare and communicate well-organized, effective reports and presentations to client and internal executives. You will lead, coach and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables. We encourage career development and hiring for the long term. As a Senior Consultant, you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills. As you hone your project management skills, leadership abilities and the aptitude for managing multiple workstreams, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Managing Consultant level.

What You Will Need:

Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years Minimum Degree Status: Graduate Degree (Must still be enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027) Would not require sponsorship now or anytime in the future to work in the United States; Students possessing F-1 or J-1 visas are excluded from interview schedules or being hired for this position.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

MBA, MHA, MA, MS or similar degree with degree concentrations in Health Administration, Health Informatics, Health Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies or similar is preferred Previous consulting experience is preferred Knowledge of Business Analytics software Access, SAS or R, and/or SQL Strong knowledge of and application of healthcare research resources Understanding of market/financial analysis in context of healthcare provider needs Strong quantitative and organizational skills Must be able to demonstrate written and oral communication and presentation skills Excellent quantitative analysis skills Facility with and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to translate data into graphic or visual representations Heavy travel (east coast to west coast) may be required, depending on client assignment

The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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