Rural Healthcare Operations Consultant

Position Summary Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, government operations modernization, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey—before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.Recruiting for this role ends on 12/4/26.Work You’ll DoThe Healthcare Operations Senior Consultant will build forecasts and scenario models to assess hospital performance and financial viability across Rural Health Transformation engagements. The individual in this role will work closely with subject matter advisors to build models, synthesize financial data, and develop deliverables that inform alternative payment model design, provider sustainability assessments, and hospital performance and valuation analysis.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain forecasting and scenario models to assess hospital performance, financial viability, and the impact of potential interventionsConduct cost-of-care diagnostics and trend analyses using hospital financial reports, claims data, and other administrative datasetsSupport provider sustainability assessments for rural hospitals, FQHCs, and rural health clinics, including revenue cycle analysis and financial distress indicatorsAnalyze commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid value-based payment arrangements and their implications for hospital performanceSupport hospital performance benchmarking and valuation analysis to inform program design and client recommendationsSynthesize findings into internal memos, client-ready summary tables, and presentation materials for senior team reviewAssist with capitation rate analysis, directed payment modeling, or reimbursement strategy work as neededThe successful candidate would possess these skills:Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a teamEffective written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and quality of work productAbility to build and sustain professional relationships Ability to lead projects or workstreamsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor Ability to meet deadlinesAbility to provide clear guidance to othersThe TeamDeloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.Our Operations Transformation offering provides NextGen core operational solutions and operating models, business-led technology support, and process optimization services, maximizing value to our government clients’ missions.QualificationsRequired: Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Economics, Finance, or a related field5+ years of experience in healthcare finance, hospital operations, health policy analysis, or management consulting with a healthcare focusMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the futurePreferred:Demonstrated proficiency in financial modeling in Excel, including scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and multi-variable projectionsUnderstanding of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid value-based payment and alternative payment arrangementsStrong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and translate quantitative findings into clear written summariesExperience supporting alternative payment model design, actuarial analysis, or provider rate-settingExposure to rural health financing, including rural hospital economics, critical access hospital (CAH) cost reporting, or global budgeting modelsExperience with hospital performance benchmarking or valuation methodologiesExperience working with Medicaid or Medicare claims data or encounter data for cost and utilization analysisAdvanced degree (MPH, MHA, MPP, MBA) with a quantitative or health finance concentrationThe wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,400 to $197,900.You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.#LI-AA19 Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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