Senior Associate - Managed Care - Healthcare

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   Clinical & Quality Transformation   AI & Digital Solutions   Margin & Operational Improvement drives measurable financial improvement by providing clients with comprehensive solutions designed to increase revenue,   optimizing   cost containment strategies. This division   utilizes   innovative approaches to transform operating models and deliver true sustainable margin improvement. Our team of operation leaders, business analysists and deep subjects matter experts focus on implementing solutions around the following focus areas:   Workforce productivity and Human Resources    Supply chain and Corporate Overhead performance   Revenue Cycle effectiveness   Managed care, Revenue Integrity and Pricing Strategies   Ambulatory Operations and Physician Enterprise   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 IHS Managed Care team is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join the team. This position is designed for an early-career professional with strong analytical ability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The Senior Associate will manage multiple tasks within a project, prioritize workflow, and begin supervising Associates while contributing to client-ready analysis and deliverables.   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.   1–3 years of relevant experience (including internships, analyst roles, or consulting experience).   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.   Candidate must be able to   submit   verification of legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.   Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 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.  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 happ