FQHC Healthcare Consultant I

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Job Summary
Under the guidance of a Senior Consultant or Manager, the FQHC Strategy Consultant I will contribute to the FQHC Strategy Team through basic research, analysis, and client deliverables while developing expertise in FQHC strategy, healthcare policy, and financial modeling. This role is ideal for an early-career professional looking to build technical skills in healthcare consulting.
Through structured mentorship, the FQHC Strategy Consultant I will gain hands-on experience in Medicaid/Medicare policy, financial and clinical data analysis, and regulatory compliance. As they grow in the role, they will take on increasing responsibility for strategic and analytical contributions, applying insights to real-world challenges. A learning and growth mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are essential for success.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs basic research on state and federal Medicaid and Medicare policy to inform client advisory services deliverables.
• Contributes to client engagements by completing basic reports, presentations, and analytical models based on guidance from senior team members.
• Assists in client meetings, documenting key takeaways, preparing materials, and supporting follow-up actions such as contract execution and regulatory submissions.
• Manages own workstreams to provide clear and timely project status updates to FQHC team members.
• Completes quantitative analysis using spreadsheets, generally of large clinical data sets, financial transactions, and financial projections as directed by FQHC team members.
• Engages with state and federal regulators, applying a professional, proactive approach to track submission statuses and ensure timely follow-through on regulatory requirements.
• Learns the FQHC Strategy content library, leveraging standardized frameworks, templates, and industry best practices to enhance project deliverables.
• Completes portions of assigned technical and strategic project assignments under the direction of senior team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in the community healthcare space
• 1+ years' work experience a plus
• One year of community healthcare experience preferred
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize own work effectively
• Ability to balance projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines
• Ability to analyze data and recommend solutions
• Excellent Written, Verbal and Presentation skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook

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Additional Details:
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com
Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $47,000 to $78,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.