Senior Specialist

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Senior Specialist, Account Management The Organization We help society's foundational healthcare institutions 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, and Clinical Solutions. 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 Position Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Account Management, who will provide day-to-day support for account management activities, including scheduling, documentation, reporting, and CRM updates. This role ensures account teams are well-prepared for client discussions, enabling senior consultants to focus on strategic engagement. Key Responsibilities Support development of account and client intelligence, client research, and executive relationship mapping Coordinate logistics for account team meetings, including scheduling, agendas, and materials preparation Document client updates, account team discussions, and follow-up actions, and ensure timely dissemination to account teams Maintain CRM and account management systems and account plans, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and account visibility Track client opportunities, account activities, and growth indicators. Identify trends and support reporting insights. Prepare presentations, summaries, and supporting materials for account management meetings and leadership reviews Collaborate with AVPs and Sales Operations to ensure consistent, accurate reporting across accounts Support account management training, onboarding, and adoption of account planning tools and processes Support continuous improvement of account management processes and tools Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a background in account coordination, client support, or professional services with demonstrated success in managing documentation, scheduling, and reporting to support client-facing teams. In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following: 3+ years of relevant and related experience Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience with CRM systems such as Microsoft Dynamics preferred Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear summaries and materials Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with account managers, consultants, and cross-functional teams Demonstrated professional judgment, integrity, and commitment to supporting client engagement activities 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 (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) Education Bachelor's degree required 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: Occasional 0-10% The role is based in Chicago or Denver and requires 3 days per week in office. Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and home office 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 Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $60,000 to $100,000. 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 also perceived or assumed protected group status as defined by law of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives. Our policies and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status. Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $0.00 to $0.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: about-us/careers Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.