Healthcare (Payer) Management Consultant

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We are a leading management consulting group specializing in driving transformational change for health payers and providers. Our focus is on improving service and experience across human and digital modalities. We partner with clients to design and implement strategies that achieve operational excellence, enhance customer satisfaction, and leverage cutting-edge technologies.

Role Overview : We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Consultants to join our growing Health Payer / Provider Service practice. As a Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic projects, working closely with clients to tackle complex challenges in their service operations. This position requires deep healthcare industry expertise, exceptional consulting skills, and the ability to thrive in high-ambiguity environments.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement : Work collaboratively with clients to understand their business objectives, diagnose problems, and design tailored solutions.

Project Delivery : Lead and contribute to workstreams in projects focused on contact center service strategy, CRM implementation and optimization, digital transformation, and operational improvement.

Data Analysis : Use data-driven approaches to identify insights, track performance metrics, and build business cases for change initiatives.

Technology Enablement : Provide thought leadership on leveraging CCaaS platforms, CRM systems, AI, and digital tools to enhance customer service capabilities.

Digital Service Improvement : Develop strategies to improve service delivery in digital modalities such as chat, mobile applications, customer portals, and self-service platforms.

Experience Enhancement : Focus on elevating member experience, provider experience, and employee experience through innovative and customer-centric approaches.

Stakeholder Management : Build strong relationships with client teams, including senior leaders, and facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations.

Team Collaboration : Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and alignment with broader project goals.

Change Leadership : Support clients in driving organizational change and adoption of new processes, tools, and behaviors.

Thought Leadership : Contribute to the development of intellectual capital within the practice by identifying trends, challenges, and innovative solutions in the healthcare industry.

Travel Requirement : Travel for this role is expected and required, the amount of travel is variable depending upon the client and project.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in a management consulting role OR equivalent experience as a manager in the healthcare industry.

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with health payers.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MPH, MHA, etc.).

Demonstrated ability to navigate and deliver in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization platforms.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior executives.

Knowledge of CCaaS platforms (e.g., Genesys, Amazon Connect, NICE, etc.), CRM systems, and AI solutions for customer service.

Expertise in workforce optimization, quality assurance, or customer experience improvement within contact centers.

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Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $63,800 to $196,000

Cleveland $59,100 to $156,800

Colorado $63,800 to $169,300

District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300

Illinois $59,100 to $169,300

Maryland $63,800 to $169,300

Massachusetts $63,800 to $180,300

Minnesota $63,800 to $169,300

New York / New Jersey $59,100 to $196,000

Washington $68,000 to $180,300

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