Kaufman Hall & Associates LLC
Performance Improvement - Workforce Optimization, Consultant
Kaufman Hall & Associates LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Workforce Optimization, Senior AssociateThe OrganizationWe help society’s foundational institutions—healthcare and higher education—to achieve their full potential in service to others.We are our clients’ trusted partners in ever-changing times. For
nearly 40 years,
Kaufman Hall has provided independent, objective insights grounded in sound data and analysis to help clients fulfill their missions, achieve their goals, and tackle their toughest problems.Kaufman Hall provides world-class management consulting in Strategy & Business Transformation, Financial Planning & Data Analytics, Treasury & Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Revenue & Operations Improvement (previously Performance Improvement).At Kaufman Hall, we believe that sustained success is never an accident. It is the result of sound decision making, based on data-driven analysis and disciplined thinking, and guided by the fundamental principles of corporate finance.The PositionKaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, is seeking a Senior Associate who will be a significant contributor to our labor competency within Kaufman Hall’s
Revenue & Operations Improvement
practice. The position demands a strong labor background and experience leading supply chain initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to lead workforce/labor client engagements with minimal oversight, present to senior management teams and boards, and manage multiple client engagements with a variety of staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to collaborate with and facilitate workforce discussions among providers across the care spectrum, including physicians, nurses, and other allied providers.Essential Functions:Oversight and/or delivery of data management activities encompassing client data requests, collecting data from clients and other sources, clarifying and resolving data issues, maintaining source data and version control.Leadership related to Data Analysis including creating client profiles, inserting data into proprietary tools, analyzing data, and identifying idiosyncrasies and trends.Ensuring quality control of:
Variance analyses on overall cost and productivity, incorporating a wide variety of key metrics, at both the global and departmental level.Expense trend analyses at the financial statement and general ledger level.Drawing conclusions from the analysis and making inferences/suggestions related to overall operating expense.Researching appropriate benchmarks for comparison.Creating and maintaining a benchmarking repository.Client data files and deliverables.
Creating reports for assessments and client deliverables, including the interpretation of data and translation of detailed analysis into consequential summary hypotheses and findings via draft internal and client PowerPoint presentations.Assisting in the development and management of key engagement project management tools, templates, and reports.Maintaining business development data in Salesforce.Assisting in the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements.Delivering high-quality work with integrity.Affinity for mentoring and developing junior staff in pursuit of building the practice team.Interfacing and oversight of client and/or KHA resources in delivery of above.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three to six years of progressive experience in and a passion for the healthcare industry, with previous consulting experience preferred. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong history of academic excellence and leadership, personally and professionally.An in-depth understanding of key healthcare trends, information sources, and strategic planning and finance.Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and SQL.Excellent oral and written communication skills.A highly intelligent individual with a substantial degree of intellectual curiosity.A career-motivated professional who is energetic and possesses a superb work ethic.A self-starter who works well independently, possesses a high level of self-confidence, and has an entrepreneurial spirit.Strong people management and client relationship skills.An outgoing individual with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; able to present effectively to senior management and boards.Possesses a high degree of integrity and strong moral and ethical standards.A true team player who is collaborative, flexible, and able to deal with ambiguity.A “getting things done” attitude.Willingness and ability to travel, on short notice, at times.Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kaufman Hall.Education
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly preferred.Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations.Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Work Environment
Travel Required: 75% or more.The role is remotely based.Work is regularly performed in a combination of office, home office, and client settings, and routinely uses standard office equipment.It may require the maintenance of a home office and proximity to an airport for work-related travel.Kaufman Hall is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, train, promote, pay, and administer all employment actions without regard to actual and perceived or assumed protected group status as defined by law.
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nearly 40 years,
Kaufman Hall has provided independent, objective insights grounded in sound data and analysis to help clients fulfill their missions, achieve their goals, and tackle their toughest problems.Kaufman Hall provides world-class management consulting in Strategy & Business Transformation, Financial Planning & Data Analytics, Treasury & Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Revenue & Operations Improvement (previously Performance Improvement).At Kaufman Hall, we believe that sustained success is never an accident. It is the result of sound decision making, based on data-driven analysis and disciplined thinking, and guided by the fundamental principles of corporate finance.The PositionKaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, is seeking a Senior Associate who will be a significant contributor to our labor competency within Kaufman Hall’s
Revenue & Operations Improvement
practice. The position demands a strong labor background and experience leading supply chain initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to lead workforce/labor client engagements with minimal oversight, present to senior management teams and boards, and manage multiple client engagements with a variety of staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to collaborate with and facilitate workforce discussions among providers across the care spectrum, including physicians, nurses, and other allied providers.Essential Functions:Oversight and/or delivery of data management activities encompassing client data requests, collecting data from clients and other sources, clarifying and resolving data issues, maintaining source data and version control.Leadership related to Data Analysis including creating client profiles, inserting data into proprietary tools, analyzing data, and identifying idiosyncrasies and trends.Ensuring quality control of:
Variance analyses on overall cost and productivity, incorporating a wide variety of key metrics, at both the global and departmental level.Expense trend analyses at the financial statement and general ledger level.Drawing conclusions from the analysis and making inferences/suggestions related to overall operating expense.Researching appropriate benchmarks for comparison.Creating and maintaining a benchmarking repository.Client data files and deliverables.
Creating reports for assessments and client deliverables, including the interpretation of data and translation of detailed analysis into consequential summary hypotheses and findings via draft internal and client PowerPoint presentations.Assisting in the development and management of key engagement project management tools, templates, and reports.Maintaining business development data in Salesforce.Assisting in the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements.Delivering high-quality work with integrity.Affinity for mentoring and developing junior staff in pursuit of building the practice team.Interfacing and oversight of client and/or KHA resources in delivery of above.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three to six years of progressive experience in and a passion for the healthcare industry, with previous consulting experience preferred. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong history of academic excellence and leadership, personally and professionally.An in-depth understanding of key healthcare trends, information sources, and strategic planning and finance.Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and SQL.Excellent oral and written communication skills.A highly intelligent individual with a substantial degree of intellectual curiosity.A career-motivated professional who is energetic and possesses a superb work ethic.A self-starter who works well independently, possesses a high level of self-confidence, and has an entrepreneurial spirit.Strong people management and client relationship skills.An outgoing individual with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; able to present effectively to senior management and boards.Possesses a high degree of integrity and strong moral and ethical standards.A true team player who is collaborative, flexible, and able to deal with ambiguity.A “getting things done” attitude.Willingness and ability to travel, on short notice, at times.Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kaufman Hall.Education
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly preferred.Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations.Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Work Environment
Travel Required: 75% or more.The role is remotely based.Work is regularly performed in a combination of office, home office, and client settings, and routinely uses standard office equipment.It may require the maintenance of a home office and proximity to an airport for work-related travel.Kaufman Hall is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, train, promote, pay, and administer all employment actions without regard to actual and perceived or assumed protected group status as defined by law.
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