Strategy Consultant

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Remote 

Department: System Strategy 

Schedule: Full-time, Days 

Salary: $96,208.99 to $134,109.89 per year 

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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 97,000+ 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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Conduct comprehensive market assessments and competitive intelligence analyses to guide executive leadership in long-term strategic and financial planning.
• Evaluate market share trends, service line performance, and patient migration patterns to identify key strategic growth opportunities.
• Build predictive utilization forecasts and capacity models to inform healthcare facility planning and capital allocation decisions.
• Analyze regional healthcare service coverage to identify patient care gaps, eliminate operational redundancies, and improve care network delivery.
• Deliver actionable strategic data and executive presentations that support new business plans and expansion initiatives.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• 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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in healthcare market analysis, strategic planning, or business intelligence.
• High School Diploma with 2 years of experience, an Associate or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent applicable experience).
• Proven expertise in evaluating healthcare market share data, volume trends, and competitor intelligence to support strategic planning.

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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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