Analyst, Healthcare: Undergrad-Degree Students, Class of 2026

With over 50 years of proven success, ECG, ranked as a Best Midsized Firm to Work For 2025 by Consulting Magazine , is the most experienced healthcare consulting firm in the U.S. Working exclusively in this space, our people consistently demonstrate their ability to solve challenges for providers and achieve better outcomes for patients. Across our eight office locations, we’re seeking individuals who will demonstrate the courage to find innovative solutions and make a direct impact on the delivery of healthcare services nationwide.

About ECG

ECG is a national consulting firm that is redefining healthcare together with its clients. We provide a broad range of strategic, financial, operational, and technology-enabled consulting services to the full continuum of care, including hospitals, health systems, medical groups, academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, cancer centers, ambulatory surgery centers, investors, and payers/health plans.

Our work focuses on creating practical, tailored solutions that help clients maximize resources and achieve sustainable results. We value collaboration, integrity, and innovation, and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Your Opportunity with ECG: Analyst

As a full-time analyst at ECG, you’ll be an important part of our consulting team, working alongside the top professionals in the industry to come up with solutions that shape healthcare. You will join ECG as a general member of our healthcare consulting pool, where you'll have the opportunity to gain diverse experiences by working across ECG’s four divisions: Health System Performance, Medical Group Optimization, Payer Strategy & Contracting, and Strategy & Enterprise Growth.

Health System Performance

Lead comprehensive performance improvement and clinical program optimization across the full continuum of care, supporting high-quality care while driving operational and financial results across all care settings.

Medical Group Optimization

Work with health systems and independent organizations to improve the performance of medical groups, with a focus on governance and leadership, integration, infrastructure, and provider compensation (design, administration, valuation, and compliance).

Payer Strategy & Contracting

Optimize strategies, relationships, terms, and methodologies related to revenue and market position for healthcare providers, disrupters, and payers.

Strategy & Enterprise Growth

Develop and support strategies, planning, organizational design, transactions, and partnerships that reposition health systems, academic health systems, physician groups, and medical and health sciences schools for impact and growth.

This framework ensures you'll continuously learn and develop your depth and breadth of healthcare consulting expertise, preparing you for a long-term, successful career with us. Not only will you partner with some of the industry’s best to reach your highest goals, but you will also make a real difference in people’s lives and grow personally and professionally while doing so. Here, no two days or projects are alike, which means you’ll have a lot to learn and plenty of support to help you succeed.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving independent work streams to address client challenges and deliver successful project outcomes
• Analyzing data, formulating hypotheses, and developing innovative, actionable recommendations to solve complex and ambiguous healthcare problems
• Developing high-quality client deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, Excel models, financial analyses, and other written deliverables, using logical reasoning under tight timelines
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders by presenting results, synthesizing information, and driving implementation
• Creating and managing project plans with clear goals, deliverables, and outcomes, ensuring timely execution across varied schedules and locations

Our Expectations of You

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field with a focus on analytics and critical thinking
• 0–4 years of professional work experience; internship or prior experience in consulting, analytics, or a healthcare-related field is preferred
• Proven experience in data-driven decision-making through prior work in consulting or a similar analytical role, showcasing expertise in data analysis, trend identification, and actionable insights development
• General knowledge and demonstrated interest in the healthcare industry, including familiarity with key stakeholders, trends, and challenges
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct detailed quantitative analyses and identify key insights
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other analytical tools preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accuracy and reliability in all work products
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately to clearly present complex information to clients and team members
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and see tasks through to completion
• Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, prioritize tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Ability and willingness to travel as required, with flexibility to meet client needs

Job Locations

• Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, San Diego, or Washington, DC
• Hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of two days per week in office when not traveling for a client engagement

Schedule

Full time/exempt

What You Can Expect of Us

To reward our driven, innovative, and passionate employees, we’ve built a company culture that’s centered on performance. We offer challenging work and an entrepreneurial environment where you can take ownership of your career—and get out of it as much as you put in.

The estimated base salary range for this job is $80,000 - $93,000 annually. It represents a good faith estimate of the range that ECG reasonably expects to pay at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to years of experience, special skills, and market changes. This job is eligible to participate in ECG’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects ECG’s pay-for-performance philosophy. The job is also eligible to participate in ECG’s benefit plans, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) matching program, unlimited PTO, and other wellness programs .

Apply now and make an impact for years to come.

To begin the recruitment process, please submit your resume via our career site at . For detailed information about our interview process visit .

ECG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process. Having the permanent legal right to work in the United States is a condition of employment. ECG is not currently able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa.

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