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10112 Enterprise Corporate - Enterprise Consulting
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Industrial Engineering, or other performance improvement methodologies to drive measurable operational and financial outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract, validate, and analyze raw data from multiple sources, translating findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred; healthcare consulting or operational excellence experience strongly desired.
- Hybrid role - will require some onsite work depending on project needs.
- We are looking to hire in our Milwaukee, WI, Charlotte, NC or Georgia footprint.
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
As a member in the Enterprise Consulting group, manages small to moderately complex projects, or assists client in execution of portions of engagement. Develops project work plans and related performance metrics to ensure all project activities are executed against established timelines and budgets, leveraging the SOC approach, tools and templates. Uses process improvement, performance improvement or project management methodologies and effective management of internal/external resources assigned to complete activities.
The Enterprise Consulting Group (ECG) is the organization’s internal consulting arm and a trusted advisor to senior leaders. ECG accelerates enterprise priorities by deploying high-impact teams that execute strategic, transformative, and operational initiatives—delivering measurable financial results, scalable solutions, and sustainable value aligned with the organization’s mission and strategy. As a force multiplier, ECG drives optimization and transformation through adaptive, data-driven approaches, including strategic facilitation, performance improvement, and program and project management.
Major Responsibilities
- Develops solutions and makes recommendations impacting clients and colleagues.
- Builds a network of contacts.
- Develops techniques of persuasive verbal and written presentation.
- Identifies and manages change effectively and efficiently in a changing environment.
- Works with team members to utilize change management processes and tools to create plans to support adoptions of changes required by project or initiative.
- Tests client hypotheses and solutions with robust data consulting processes and techniques.
- Leads meetings/work sessions to support execution of engagements.
- Manages delivery in consulting engagement under guidance of experienced colleagues.
- Uses planning tools and techniques and sets milestones appropriate for size and scale of assignment. Handles changes in project scope and seeks advice when needed.
- Defines project management processes and standards and establishes targets, benchmarks and performance measures for project delivery.
- Plans, organizes, controls and evaluates projects from concept phase to implementation.
- Assists with data collection, data entry and report generation.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Related Field
- Master's preferred
Certifications
- None
Work Experience
- Typically requires ~3 years of experience in healthcare payer or provider operations.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge and expertise in use of project, program management, and performance improvement methodologies and tools.
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly around Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to concisely communicate with key leaders.
- Highly motivated, organized, self-starter with a focus on delivery of key project objectives with the ability to work through the challenges associated with projects of varying complexity.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and evidence of being a strong team player.
- Possesses a strong orientation toward innovation and new ideas.
- Facilitation and persuasion skills with ability to influence peers, superiors and subordinates.
- Capable of influencing project team members to achieve goals associated with successful project delivery.
- Reliably work with operational leaders to address important factors in critical decisions.
- Ability to conduct data analysis and glean insights relevant to the work.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Position is hybrid, ability to travel to an Advocate facility with 24 hour's notice is required.
- Position requires travel and is therefore exposed to road, weather, and normal travel hazards.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Exposed to a normal office environment.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
As a member in the Strategic & Operational Consulting (SOC) group, manages small to moderately complex projects, or assists client in execution of portions of engagement. Develops project work plans and related performance metrics to ensure all project activities are executed against established timelines and budgets, leveraging the SOC approach, tools and templates. Uses process improvement, performance improvement or project management methodologies and effective management of internal/external resources assigned to complete activities.
Department:
10112 Enterprise Corporate - Enterprise Consulting
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Industrial Engineering, or other performance improvement methodologies to drive measurable operational and financial outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract, validate, and analyze raw data from multiple sources, translating findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred; healthcare consulting or operational excellence experience strongly desired.
- Hybrid role - will require some onsite work depending on project needs.
- We are looking to hire in our Milwaukee, WI, Charlotte, NC or Georgia footprint.
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
As a member in the Enterprise Consulting group, manages small to moderately complex projects, or assists client in execution of portions of engagement. Develops project work plans and related performance metrics to ensure all project activities are executed against established timelines and budgets, leveraging the SOC approach, tools and templates. Uses process improvement, performance improvement or project management methodologies and effective management of internal/external resources assigned to complete activities.
The Enterprise Consulting Group (ECG) is the organization’s internal consulting arm and a trusted advisor to senior leaders. ECG accelerates enterprise priorities by deploying high-impact teams that execute strategic, transformative, and operational initiatives—delivering measurable financial results, scalable solutions, and sustainable value aligned with the organization’s mission and strategy. As a force multiplier, ECG drives optimization and transformation through adaptive, data-driven approaches, including strategic facilitation, performance improvement, and program and project management.
Major Responsibilities
- Develops solutions and makes recommendations impacting clients and colleagues.
- Builds a network of contacts.
- Develops techniques of persuasive verbal and written presentation.
- Identifies and manages change effectively and efficiently in a changing environment.
- Works with team members to utilize change management processes and tools to create plans to support adoptions of changes required by project or initiative.
- Tests client hypotheses and solutions with robust data consulting processes and techniques.
- Leads meetings/work sessions to support execution of engagements.
- Manages delivery in consulting engagement under guidance of experienced colleagues.
- Uses planning tools and techniques and sets milestones appropriate for size and scale of assignment. Handles changes in project scope and seeks advice when needed.
- Defines project management processes and standards and establishes targets, benchmarks and performance measures for project delivery.
- Plans, organizes, controls and evaluates projects from concept phase to implementation.
- Assists with data collection, data entry and report generation.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Related Field
- Master's preferred
Certifications
- None
Work Experience
- Typically requires ~3 years of experience in healthcare payer or provider operations.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge and expertise in use of project, program management, and performance improvement methodologies and tools.
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly around Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to concisely communicate with key leaders.
- Highly motivated, organized, self-starter with a focus on delivery of key project objectives with the ability to work through the challenges associated with projects of varying complexity.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and evidence of being a strong team player.
- Possesses a strong orientation toward innovation and new ideas.
- Facilitation and persuasion skills with ability to influence peers, superiors and subordinates.
- Capable of influencing project team members to achieve goals associated with successful project delivery.
- Reliably work with operational leaders to address important factors in critical decisions.
- Ability to conduct data analysis and glean insights relevant to the work.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Position is hybrid, ability to travel to an Advocate facility with 24 hour's notice is required.
- Position requires travel and is therefore exposed to road, weather, and normal travel hazards.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Exposed to a normal office environment.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
As a member in the Strategic & Operational Consulting (SOC) group, manages small to moderately complex projects, or assists client in execution of portions of engagement. Develops project work plans and related performance metrics to ensure all project activities are executed against established timelines and budgets, leveraging the SOC approach, tools and templates. Uses process improvement, performance improvement or project management methodologies and effective management of internal/external resources assigned to complete activities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Strategy Consultant
Target firms with H-1B sponsorship history
Management consulting firms at every tier regularly file H-1B petitions. Prioritizing firms with consistent sponsorship records protects your path beyond OPT and reduces the risk of losing status when your authorization window closes.
Lead with your quantified impact
Consulting hiring is highly analytical. Frame your experience around measurable outcomes: cost reductions, revenue improvements, or efficiency gains. Concrete numbers signal the structured thinking firms evaluate in case interviews and sponsorship decisions alike.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like economics, statistics, or management information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives employers 36 total months, improving sponsorship feasibility significantly.
Prepare a concise OPT timeline summary
Recruiters often avoid OPT candidates due to timeline confusion. Have a clear, one-paragraph summary ready: your authorization start date, end date, STEM extension eligibility, and the H-1B cap timeline. Clarity removes a common early objection.
Emphasize functional specializations that are harder to fill
Niche expertise in areas like supply chain, healthcare strategy, or financial modeling makes sponsorship easier to justify. Firms are more willing to navigate visa processes when a candidate fills a specialized gap their domestic applicant pool cannot easily cover.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly consulting roles
Not every strategy consulting posting is open to OPT candidates. Migrate Mate filters for roles where employers have sponsored work visas before, saving time and directing your applications toward firms already open to your situation.
Strategy Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do strategy consultant roles qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, strategy consultant roles qualify for OPT when the position requires a degree in a related field such as business administration, economics, finance, or management. USCIS requires that your job be directly related to your major. If your employer's job description specifies a bachelor's degree requirement in a relevant discipline, the role supports your OPT authorization.
Am I eligible for the STEM OPT extension as a strategy consultant?
It depends on your degree. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field, including economics, statistics, management information systems, or business analytics, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A general business administration or management degree may not qualify. Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List against your exact CIP code to confirm eligibility before accepting an offer.
Do consulting firms typically sponsor H-1B visas for strategy consultants?
Large and mid-tier consulting firms, including those focused on management, operations, and technology strategy, have historically been among the most active H-1B sponsors. Smaller boutique firms sponsor less frequently. Prioritizing firms with documented sponsorship histories gives you the strongest path from OPT to long-term work authorization. Migrate Mate highlights employers with prior sponsorship activity so you can focus your search accordingly.
What should I tell a recruiter about my OPT timeline during a consulting interview process?
Be direct and specific. Tell the recruiter your OPT authorization start date, expiration date, whether you qualify for the STEM extension, and that the H-1B cap registration typically falls in March for an October 1 start. Firms that sponsor consultants understand this cycle. Presenting the timeline clearly signals professionalism and removes ambiguity that often causes recruiters to pass on OPT candidates unnecessarily.
Can I work for a consulting firm as an independent contractor on OPT?
OPT regulations allow self-employment, but the work must still be directly related to your degree field and meet the minimum hours requirement of 20 hours per week. Independent consulting arrangements are permissible if you can document that the work qualifies. However, some STEM OPT extension rules require a formal employer relationship and a signed training plan, which complicates independent contractor arrangements during the extension period.