Consultant, Healthcare Strategy & Finance - Managed Care

Description & Requirements The Managed Care Contracting team assists provider clients (health systems, physician practices, accountable care organizations, and more) in the planning and execution of their critical managed care functions. These functions range from contract negotiation and modeling to rate benchmarking and strategic planning. The team is seeking a data‑driven, client service‑focused candidate with a strong interest in provider contracting and contract negotiations. What You Will Do Support ongoing contract negotiations on behalf of clients, including leading payer outreach and ongoing communications, regular follow‑up efforts, transmitting and summarizing initial proposals and counterproposals clearly and concisely, executing contract language review and redlining, and summarizing negotiated rates and terms. Develop and refine financial models to evaluate reimbursement scenarios, contribute to rate benchmarking engagements, and support negotiations. Attend, and occasionally lead, routine client meetings; document conversation points and takeaways; and identify and complete follow‑up items where appropriate. Provide weekly internal updates to the management team about ongoing client engagements. Prepare client deliverables, aligning with firm standards for content accuracy, structural clarity, and visual presentation. Conduct market research initiatives, synthesizing findings into strategic briefs that inform internal project direction and enhance the value of client‑facing deliverables. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferred in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. 2+ years of relevant work experience in the healthcare industry. Experience in managed care contracting and/or revenue cycle or healthcare consulting. Proficient experience in Excel and/or other analytics platforms. Preferred Qualifications Either directly or indirectly negotiating (supporting) contracts on behalf of payers or providers. Experience working with large claims datasets, including use of pivot tables, lookups, and healthcare modeling logic. Benefits Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well‑being, empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. Salary Range Illinois market: $91,600 – $152,600 per year. Legal Notice Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forvis Mazars US