Fall 2027 Advisory Associate

We Do Consulting Differently

The Associate position is a full-time entry level consulting staff position. Associate positions are for candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and July 2027.

From day one, you'll work alongside experienced consultants and senior executives to help organizations solve complex strategic, operational, financial, and organizational challenges. As an Associate working in one of our advisory practices, you'll contribute to high-impact engagements that help clients improve performance, accelerate growth, optimize operations, and navigate change in an increasingly dynamic business environment.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, data-driven solutions that create measurable value for clients. Whether supporting strategy, operational transformation, performance improvement, organizational effectiveness, or technology-enabled change, you'll play an important role in helping organizations achieve their most critical business objectives.

As an Associate, you'll be an integral member of project teams, partnering with consultants and client leaders to analyze complex business challenges, develop actionable recommendations, and support implementation efforts. You'll gain exposure to a variety of industries, business functions, and executive-level initiatives while building the analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills that define successful consultants.

Your work will combine quantitative and qualitative analysis, strategic thinking, and client collaboration. Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting market, operational, financial, and organizational analyses to support board and executive decision-making.
• Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Developing board- and executive-ready presentations, reports, dashboards, and other client deliverables.
• Supporting strategic planning, operational improvement, organizational transformation, and business process optimization initiatives.
• Building financial models, business cases, and implementation roadmaps that support client recommendations.
• Performing industry, competitive, and market research to inform strategic decisions.
• Facilitating client workshops, interviews, and working sessions to gather insights and align stakeholders.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to develop innovative, practical solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, mathematics, data science, statistics, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, healthcare informatics, engineering, environmental science or a related field. A GPA of 3.5 or higher is highly desirable.
• Experience:
  
  0‑2 years of work experience, including internships.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Excel is required; experience with MS SQL Server, R, Python, Stata, SAS, Tableau, Snowflake, Alteryx, Databricks, or Teradata is highly desirable. The willingness and interest to expand into these capabilities is a must.
• Research:
  Ability to perform complex research accurately, thoroughly, and efficiently.
• Problem‑Solving Mindset:
  Ability to structure ambiguous challenges, analyze data, and develop actionable insights.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to different audiences.
• Adaptability & Initiative:
  Thrives in a dynamic work environment, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.

• Healthcare Advisory:
  As healthcare organizations navigate increasing reimbursement pressure, workforce challenges, regulatory and enforcement complexity, and rapid technological change, we work alongside executive teams and governing bodies to identify opportunities, implement practical solutions, and deliver measurable, lasting results. Our integrated team combines deep industry expertise across strategy, revenue management, operational excellence, clinical transformation, and technology and AI with the comprehensive capabilities of a global advisory firm…