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Accenture Health Consulting
Strategy & Consulting: We work with C-suite executives, leaders, and boards of the world’s leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive growth, enhance competitiveness, improve operations, reduce cost, deliver sustainable stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier. Our deep industry and functional
expertise
is
supported by proprietary assets and solutions that help organizations transform faster and become more resilient. Underpinned by technology, data, analytics, AI, change management, talent, and sustainability capabilities, our Strategy & Consulting services help architect and accelerate total enterprise reinvention.
As a Health Consultant, you will combine healthcare and public health knowledge with structured problem solving, data, and emerging technologies to help payer and provider clients improve how they
operate
, serve patients and members, and deliver outcomes.
Your Role as a Health Consultant
There is no typical day at Accenture. Depending on the client, project, and business need, your responsibilities may include:
Project management and transformation delivery
Support the planning, design, and implementation of health programs, processes, and technology-enabled solutions
Develop project plans, timelines, process maps, and status materials to help teams achieve milestones and delivery goals
Own analyses or defined workstreams, coordinating with client and Accenture teams to manage priorities, risks, and dependencies
Translate strategic direction and business objectives into practical solutions spanning process, technology, organization, talent, and change management
Stakeholder engagement and client collaboration
Participate in client interviews, working sessions, and workshops to gather requirements, address questions, and align stakeholders on recommended approaches
Build trusted relationships with client and Accenture stakeholders through clear communication, reliable delivery, and thoughtful problem solving
Support stakeholder updates by communicating progress, risks, findings, and recommendations
Analytics, performance, and continuous improvement
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, assess performance, and develop recommendations
Help define key performance indicators and track outcomes related to operational performance, user experience, and business value
Use data and process analysis to identify opportunities for continuous improvement across health systems and operations
Executive communications
Use data-driven storytelling and structured communication frameworks to develop clear, executive-ready messages
Create concise presentations, recommendations, and other client-ready deliverables
Communicate effectively across workstreams and project teams through strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Industry knowledge, innovation, and practice contributions
Stay current on healthcare trends, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and industry practices that may affect client priorities
Responsibly apply emerging technologies, including generative AI, to support research, analysis, solution design, and delivery
Contribute to proposals, offerings, points of view, and reusable assets that strengthen Accenture’s Health practice
Share knowledge, seek feedback, and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative team environment
Why join Accenture Health?
Innovate every day. Work at the intersection of health, business, data, AI, and technology to help clients address important challenges and create new possibilities.
Learn and grow continuously. Build your health, consulting, analytical, and delivery skills through project experience, formal learning, coaching, and a strong professional network.
Make an impact with a team. Collaborate with colleagues who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to help clients turn ideas into measurable change.
Your Experience
Accenture
Health
Consultants are forward-thinking, well-rounded people with a record of outstanding academic performance and high learning agility.
We’re
looking for individuals who can work in a flexible and entrepreneurial way.
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Basic Qualifications
Advanced degree concentrating in Health Administration, including an MHA, MHSA, MPH, or similar healthcare-focused advanced degree
Anticipated graduation of December 2026 – August 2027 at the time of application
Set Yourself Apart
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years of industry or relevant work experience before pursuing a graduate degree
Healthcare, public health, functional, or strategic experience
Experience using data and process analysis to create organizational value
Exposure to AI, analytics, financial analysis, or data modeling
Strong problem-solving, structuring, analytical, and synthesis skills
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Project management proficiency and experience using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and collaboration tools
Demonstrated leadership, learning agility, and ability to contribute effectively in a team-oriented environment
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, managing ambiguity, and adapting to evolving client needs
Experience working with global or multidisciplinary teams
Flexibility to accommodate client travel requirements, when applicable
The application deadline for this position is
September 27, 2026
.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until September 27, 2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Annual Salary Range California $70,350 to $205,800 Colorado $63,800 to $177,800 Connecticut $63,800 to $177,800 District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300 Illinois $59,100 to $177,800 Maine $54,400 to $151,400 Maryland $63,800 to $177,800 Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300 Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800 New York $66,300 to $205,800 New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800 Ohio $59,100 to $164,600 Virginia $59,100 to $189,300 Washington $80,200 to $189,300
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