The Managed Care team within IHS works with Providers and Payers on the complete negotiation process, including strategic preparation, financial modeling, operational preparation, at-the-table support, implementation, and strategic pricing. The Managed Care team is currently seeking a Consultant to join the team. This position is designed for a mid-career professional with strong analytical ability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The Consultant will manage multiple tasks within a project, prioritize workflow, and begin supervising junior staff while contributing to client-ready analysis and deliverables. 

Location:

This position must be based in Chicago, Washington, DC, Baltimore, or New York and requires a hybrid work arrangement, with regular in-office presence based on business and team needs. 

Travel Requirements

Willing to travel consistently (up to 25%), depending on project requirements and client expectations, is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Own workplans for analyses and manage checklists to ensure on-time, accurate delivery. 

• Handle multiple tasks within a project, prioritize workflow, and meet deadlines with minimal rework. 

• Maintain a system of records and documentation appropriate to engagement needs (models, assumptions, source files, and workpapers). 

• Collect, clean, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources to support negotiation strategy and financial modeling. 

• Develop and refine analyses and models in Excel; create clear exhibits, slides, and supporting documentation for client deliverables. 

• Conduct industry and market research (payer dynamics, contracting terms, market context) and synthesize findings into structured insights. 

• Proactively keep engagement leadership informed of work progress, key issues, timing, and availability. 

• Apply strong quality control and auditing practices, including reasonableness checks and independent validation of results. 

• Begin to assist and/or supervise Associates by delegating tasks, reviewing work product, and providing feedback. 

• Support routine client interactions by presenting analysis sections and managing follow-ups through engagement leads. 

• Contribute to firm-building activities such as recruiting and mentorship to Associates. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, mathematics, data science, statistics, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, engineering, or a related field. 

• 4+ years of relevant managed care experience, preferably in a consulting environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 

• Experience with additional analytical tools (e.g., Access, SQL, SAS, Stata, R, Python, Tableau, or similar) is preferred. 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and produce clear, defensible outputs. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain methods and results clearly. 

• High attention to detail with consistent quality control habits. 

Salary Range: $90,000 - $135,000 per year.
Job title and compensation to be determined based on qualifications and experience.   

Candidate must be able to submit verification of legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.