Strategy Consultant Jobs in Wisconsin

INTRODUCTION

Your future role at a glance

Location: Glendale, WI
Facility: Glendale Corporate Office
Department/Speciality: Strategic Planning
Schedule: Days | Full-time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Strategic Intelligence & Market Scanning: Serve as the primary resource for general analytics. You will conduct periodic market-level scans and assessments to inform the Wisconsin market’s Strategic Plan, identifying emerging trends, competitor moves, and growth opportunities.
- Long-Term Strategic Planning: Develop the essential analytical inputs for our long-term strategic plan. Your work will directly influence ambulatory strategies, service line development, and high-stakes capital project business plans.
- System Optimization: Conduct deep-dive analyses to identify gaps, variations, and duplications of services. You will play a critical role in ensuring our clinically integrated system of care operates at peak efficiency and provides seamless patient experiences.
- Master Facility Planning: Support the physical evolution of our ministry. This includes performing utilization forecasts, capacity analyses, and sophisticated in-migration/out-migration studies to guide our master facility planning process.
- Subject Matter Expert: This role will collaborate with the CSO, ELT, and other facility & medical group senior leaders to develop, articulate, and support market level initiatives.
- Strategic Advisor: Serve as a thought partner to Ascension Wisconsin leaders across multiple disciplines (Medical Group, Facility, Service Line, etc.).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What minimum requirements you’ll need
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.
- Master's degree preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

- 5 years of experience required.
- 10 years of experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking
- Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in healthcare data sets, market share analysis, and financial modeling.
- Strategic Mindset: The ability to look beyond the "what" to explain the "why," providing actionable recommendations to senior leaders.
- Collaborative Spirit: A desire to work in a "small but mighty" team environment where agility and cross-functional communication are paramount.
- Industry Exposure: Some previous experience working within the healthcare industry preferred.
- Wisconsin Market Knowledge: A baseline understanding of the Wisconsin healthcare landscape, including regional demographics and provider dynamics preferred.
- Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred) with 3+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, or healthcare operations.

Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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E-Verify statement
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