ECG Management Consultants
Consulting Internship, Healthcare: Advanced Degree Students, Class of 2025
PayCompetitive
LocationArlington/Virginia
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 1210
Overview ECG is the most experienced healthcare consulting firm working in the U.S. At ECG, our primary emphasis is on quality—in our people as well as our services—and we’re seeking others who appreciate our high standards of excellence. What’s in It for You: Consult with Purpose At ECG, you can have a bigger impact than you ever imagined. You can draw a straight line between your work and the benefits to the healthcare services sector. We’re looking for collaborators to join our passionate team, combining experience and courage to make healthcare more accessible and patient-centric for everyone. ECG is committed to ensuring a supportive work environment that embraces DEI, recognizes performance, communicates transparently, and values work/life balance. Your Opportunity with ECG: Internship Our healthcare consulting internship provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to students during the summer prior to the final year of their advanced-degree studies. Interns work alongside our talented team of consultants, gaining valuable industry exposure and working on project work consistent with that of full-time consultants. The program will be 10 to 12 weeks during summer 2024. As an intern, you’ll work in one of our five divisions (Strategy and Business Advisory, Performance Transformation, Provider Financial Services, Managed Care Services, and Academic Healthcare), or the Center for Advanced Oncology. You will be part of a team that offers a comprehensive suite of innovative, yet practical, solutions to address the most complex and high-stakes challenges that impact national healthcare. We offer an opportunity to work on a range of healthcare projects related to our service offerings listed below. Strategy & Innovation Health System Optimization Payer Strategy & Contracting Ambulatory Care Planning & Access Physician Enterprise Services Center for Advanced Oncology ASC Strategy & Operation Mergers, Acquisitions, & Transactions Academic Healthcare For more details, please visit https://www.ecgmc.com/services. You'll meet with clients, assist with real project deliverables, and engage in an entrepreneurial environment where new ideas are welcomed and encouraged. Additionally, you'll be assigned an independent project and have an opportunity to present it to the firm at the end of your internship. Your Responsibilities May Include: Analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting data to inform client recommendations. Using financial modeling to conduct in‑depth analyses and recommend executable strategies. Conducting stakeholder interviews. Leading information-gathering efforts. Assisting in developing and managing work plans, schedules, and budgets. Defining project analyses and deliverables. Communicating project progress and seeking input. Developing depth in technical expertise. Identifying follow‑on opportunities and helping scope and close such engagements. Assisting in the design and implementation of recommended solutions. Working closely with multiple project teams and ECG senior consulting leaders. Taking responsibility for project outcomes. Communicating effectively with management and executive-level client staff. Learning about ECG’s breadth of solutions and identifying those that reflect your personal and professional interests. Participating in peer and junior staff knowledge development and career advancement. Demonstrating the ability to excel at consulting while balancing work and your personal life. Acting as an ECG ambassador within personal, professional, and alumni networks. Our Expectations of You Graduating with the class of 2025 with a master’s degree in business administration and/or a health-related field 3 or more years of applicable professional experience prior to graduate school (e.g., healthcare consulting and/or hospital administration/operations) or a strong business background in strategic operations, finance, or consulting Strong knowledge of and passion for the healthcare industry Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Proven track record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects Demonstrated diagnostic, analytical, and quantitative skills Track record of strong client service Demonstrated career progression with increasing responsibilities Strong written and verbal presentation skills Ability to travel as needed Job Locations Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, or Washington, DC. Locations may be limited based on the needs of the division. Schedule Full time/nonexempt What You Can Expect of Us To reward our driven, innovative, and passionate employees, we’ve built a company culture that’s centered on performance. We offer challenging work and an entrepreneurial environment where you can take ownership of your career—and get out of it as much as you put in. About ECG With knowledge and expertise built over the course of 50-plus years, ECG is a national consulting firm that is redefining healthcare together with its clients. ECG offers a broad range of strategic, financial, operational, and technology-related consulting services. ECG is an industry leader, offering specialized expertise to hospitals, health systems, medical groups, academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, investors, and payers/health plans. As an affiliated partner of Siemens Healthineers, ECG’s subject matter experts have a proven track record of delivering results fueled by top talent and technology. ECG’s national presence includes offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, St. Louis, and Washington, DC. Apply now and make an impact for years to come. To begin the recruitment process, please submit your resume via our career site at https://careers.ecgmc.com. ECG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. People of color are encouraged to apply. We participate in E‑Verify as part of our onboarding process. Having the permanent legal right to work in the United States is a condition of employment. ECG is not currently able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa. Residents of the states of Colorado, California, or Washington may receive salary information for this job through this link or by contacting the recruiter directly at aenorthington@ecgmc.com. #LI-AN1 #LI-HybridAbout the company
ECG partners with providers to create the strategies and solutions that are transforming healthcare delivery.