2027 Kaufman Hall Analyst Program - Clinical and Operations Improvement Analyst

Kaufman Hall, a healthcare consulting firm, partners with hospitals and health systems to improve performance through data-driven analysis and strategic guidance. The Analyst will support multiple Clinical Operations client engagements by analyzing data, developing recommendations, managing project activities, and preparing client-facing work products to improve clinical quality and operational effectiveness.

What you'll do:

• Supporting multiple Clinical Operations engagements at any given time balancing between quality, operational, and strategic workstreams
• Creating and applying industry-leading solutions to the most challenging strategic and organizational issues facing our clients
• Developing, analyzing, and interpreting advanced client data Excel and PowerBI models
• Keeping apprised of projects to ensure critical milestones are met, timelines are adhered to and changes are properly communicated
• Scheduling client meetings, drafting agendas, taking and circulating meeting notes, and fulfilling other client management support roles
• Lead interviews and data gathering from hospital administration and medical staff
• Develop client-specific hypotheses and provide strategic recommendations based on data-driven analysis
• Research and promote best practices, thought leadership, and fact-based recommendations
• Building presentations and completed work product to be presented to clients and Board members
• Supporting the needs of the practice beyond client-specific work as required

What they're looking for:

• Self-motivated, intellectually curious professionals with a genuine interest in healthcare
• Strong knowledge of healthcare trends, strategic planning, and financial operations
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and data integrity skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Bachelor's degree from a top tier University with a concentration in business, finance, accounting, analytics, economics and/or healthcare administration is strongly preferred

Benefits:

• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
• Initial three-week training and onboarding period with intensive classroom training on the current healthcare landscape and core skills
• This position is also incentive eligible
• Work is regularly performed in a combination of office, home office, and client settings