Strategy Consultant

The University of Iowa is seeking a Strategy Consultant to join its Strategy Office. This role involves coordinating and driving key strategic initiatives, applying rigorous analysis to clinical program strategy and business development opportunities, and providing effective project management for strategic initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Drive excellence in all areas of operations by focusing on People, Quality, Service, Financials, and Growth. Define and track key performance measures, monitor progress, and consistently deliver results
• Provide data analysis regarding clinical operations, productivity metrics, financial metrics, and strategic benchmarks to ensure operational, financial and strategic initiatives are being achieved
• Provide robust external analysis regarding healthcare consumption across the state and across sites of care (hospitals, surgery centers, physician offices)
• Assist in maintaining the data sources and reporting of select information: hospital association encounter data, claims data, referrals
• Interact and collaborate with the senior levels of an organization and work collaboratively across functions, levels and departments toward shared objectives
• Work cooperatively and strategically in a team environment with all levels of professional, technical and administrative staff to integrate resources
• Research a variety of health-related topics and distill the key messages in preparation for presentations
• Understand organizational policies and procedures necessary to ensure appropriate decision-making protocols are followed
• Recommend or may develop strategic plan for the program. Implement strategic plan. Develop strategy for budget priorities
• Determine communication strategy to promote specific programs or initiatives. Present to professional groups. Develop educational programs related to specific projects or initiatives
• Manage multiple deadlines and prioritize project work

What they're looking for:

• Master's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or related degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 1-3 years of work experience in Health Care Management or Administration
• Comprehensive knowledge of complex health care systems including state and federal policy and statutory framework required
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
• Experience structuring and delivering strategic and financial analysis required
• Proficiency in common software applications required (i.e., MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word)
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment
• Be able to adapt quickly to changing demands and feel comfortable performing amidst complex and ambiguous tasks
• Knowledge of academic medical center organization structure and operations
• Knowledge of University of Iowa Health Care policies and procedures
• Proven success in problem solving, instilling accountability, and driving results in teams
• Understanding of key strategic and operational metrics as well as common benchmarks