Consultant

About AArete

AArete is a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S., India, and Europe. Our name, derived from the Greek word for excellence, reflects our commitment to striving for the highest standards. We are proud to be recognized for four consecutive years as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms, a testament to our dedicated team.

At AArete, our “Culture of Care” focuses on the holistic employee experience, offering robust career development, competitive life, and wellness benefits. AAretians, our team members, are encouraged to lead at every level, unlock their full potential, and contribute directly to our mission while prioritizing personal growth and fulfillment.

The Role of an AArete Consultant

As an AArete Consultant, you will engage closely with clients to dissect their most critical challenges and architect strategies for meaningful transformation. This role demands a blend of analytical expertise, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results.

You are a recognized self-starter, distinguished by strong critical thinking, outstanding communication abilities, and a high-performing mindset. Your analytical reasoning will be key in evaluating data, unearthing insightful elements, and translating these into clear client findings and recommendations. You proactively research business challenges to understand market conditions, consistently bringing a fresh perspective. Your resourceful and innovative approach to problem-solving enables you to analyze data and construct compelling business cases that ensure project success and maximize client value.

This position requires deep expertise in data analytics, business case development, client stakeholder collaboration, and executive communications. You will be responsible for executing project goals and deliverables with precision, tackling complex business challenges for both clients and internal initiatives. By providing client-ready, high-quality, and insightful deliverables, you will empower leadership. Your contributions will create lasting impact, shaping strategies and driving measurable outcomes.

Work You’ll Do

• Conduct in-depth analysis and research to identify market dynamics, industry leading practices, and critical business challenges.
• Leverage and conduct data analysis to uncover insights and develop potential solutions tailored for clients.
• Identify potential solutions through research, interviews, internal collaboration with other AArete teams, and rigorous data analysis.
• Assist in the creation of robust business cases, delivering actionable recommendations, and supporting the implementation of initiatives, including cost savings and operational improvements.
• Develop and deliver polished presentations that communicate key insights and recommendations concisely, using clear, industry-appropriate language.
• Collaborate closely within your project team to ensure alignment and success, acting as an accountable team member committed to common goals.
• Continuously develop your skills and expertise by learning from senior team members and attending trainings, demonstrating eagerness, curiosity, and receptiveness to feedback.
• Lead and mentor Analysts, fostering their growth and development by modeling strong communication, accountability, and teamwork.
• Prepare polished deliverables, with a focus on compelling storytelling, for final review with the engagement manager.
• Exercise excellent judgment, clear communication, and a solution-oriented approach in all aspects of your work.
• Manage client stakeholder and vendor relationships to understand challenges, develop solutions, and implement improvements.
• Delegate tasks as necessary to accelerate delivery within our Intern, Analyst, and global support teams.
• Collaborate across other AArete solutions in identifying client challenges and escalating to leadership to contribute to cross-selling and up-selling opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in consulting, professional services, healthcare operations, or other relevant industries, with demonstrated project-based, analytical, and client-facing responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and basic SQL for data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret data, identify client profitability improvement opportunities, and develop actionable business cases.
• Strong professional communication skills, including expertise in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, as well as in-person presentations.
• Passion to solve challenges for our clients in the healthcare industry, particularly within payer processes and data.
• Ability to work within diverse project teams both internally and client facing.
• Enthusiasm for joining a fast-paced, high-growth company and contributing to the development of business architecture in technology applications and tools.
• High self-motivation, accountability, and a collaborative spirit.
• Willingness to engage in direct client interaction, including travel to client locations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Preferred Requirements

• Strong preference for experience in the payer and healthcare industry, including candidates with provider backgrounds who have worked with payers (e.g., managed care contracting).
• Experience with healthcare claims analytics and/or network analytics, with strong understanding of payer/provider contracts, reimbursement language, and key terms.
• Experience with AArete’s other focus industries: Pharmacy, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Higher Ed, or Technology & Professional Services.
• Cost reduction and process improvement experience within relevant client industries (Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Higher Ed, etc.).
• Experience in healthcare systems and digital platforms, including Provider Data Management, Claims Adjudication (e.g., Facets, QNXT, etc.), and related tools, with the ability to leverage these systems to improve data quality, operational efficiency, and end-to-end healthcare processes.
• Based in Chicago, IL, and able to work from our Chicago office as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

AArete offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team members, including:

• Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, and volunteer time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• “Own Your Day” flexible work policy.
• Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match.
• Generous paid parental leave options.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Charitable contribution matching program.
• New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program.
• Bike share discount program.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $84,000 – $102,000. In addition to this base salary, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This range is part of a competitive, total compensation package, together with our majority employer-paid benefits and incentive pay for eligible roles. Please note that this range is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary due to numerous factors including but not limited to experience level, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.

AArete will accept applications until the position is filled. The job posting will be removed once the role is no longer available.

Key skills/competency

• Management Consulting
• Data Analysis
• Business Case Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Executive Communication
• Project Management
• Healthcare Industry Expertise
• Process Improvement
• SQL
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)