[Remote] Associate Consultant, Strategy

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ovation Healthcare is dedicated to improving local healthcare for over 40 years, focusing on supporting independent hospitals and health systems. The Strategy Associate Consultant is responsible for analyzing healthcare data to develop strategic plans, engaging with clients to summarize findings and ensure project goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Proficient use of healthcare data and analytical tools and to develop logical approaches/conclusions to analysis
• Prepares deliverables aligned to project goals and objectives, utilizes team resources to meet agreed upon project completion, and ensures high performance service to clients
• Applies specialized knowledge and skills to address client issues and shares knowledge with others
• Participates in key strategic interviews with clients and summarizes findings effectively
• Clearly and concisely conveys more complex messages to the team and to the client
• Drafts sound and well-structured recommendations with guidance to include the ability to design deliverables to fit the engagement contract and the client's needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Proficient use of healthcare data and analytical tools and to develop logical approaches/conclusions to analysis
• Prepares deliverables aligned to project goals and objectives, utilizes team resources to meet agreed upon project completion, and ensures high performance service to clients
• Applies specialized knowledge and skills to address client issues and shares knowledge with others
• Participates in key strategic interviews with clients and summarizes findings effectively
• Clearly and concisely conveys more complex messages to the team and to the client
• Drafts sound and well-structured recommendations with guidance to include the ability to design deliverables to fit the engagement contract and the client's needs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to identify and design creative business solutions
• Understanding of basic project management principles
• Experience using internet for best practice research
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in converting data into actionable information
• Proficient in use of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint computer skills
• BA/BS required
• Strategy experience a plus
• Master's degree preferred
• Master's degree in lieu of work experience is acceptable
• Database applications, mapping or other specialized software applications desirable

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