Full-Time
Strategy & Operations Managing Consultant
Supply Chain
Impact Advisors
501-1,000 employees
Healthcare-focused management consulting and IT implementation
Compensation Overview
$95k - $180k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Remote in USA
Hybrid
The role requires travel 80% of the time.
Bachelor's, Master's
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- At least 3 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, preferably with a healthcare provider or consulting firm.
- Strong understanding of the healthcare industry, physician and hospital clinical supplies, services, and operations.
- Experience with strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, contract management, and value analysis.
- A track record of consistently reaching or exceeding cost savings targets and goals.
- A bachelor's or master's degree.
- Ability to travel 80% of the time.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Support client engagements focused on supply chain optimization.
- Analyze data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare client-ready reports, dashboards, and analyses that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
- Participate in on-site and virtual meetings with hospital leaders and department managers as a trusted and professional client representative.
- Assist with frontline manager coaching by helping leaders understand labor metrics, staffing drivers, and operational best practices.
- Collaborate with peers and practice leaders to support engagement planning, deliverables, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Apply knowledge of hospital operations, workflows, and supply chain to ensure analyses and recommendations are practical and actionable.
- Support change-management efforts by helping leaders adopt new tools, processes, and management behaviors.
- Understanding of enterprise resource planning, inventory management, distribution and logistics, and procure-to-pay automation.
- Experience with healthcare contracting methodologies, including local agreements, group purchasing organizations, and regional group purchasing organizations.
- Familiarity with clinical strategic sourcing, including physician preference items in operating rooms and/or cardiac catheterization laboratories.
Impact Advisors focuses on healthcare, providing strategic advisory, operational improvement, and technology implementation services to healthcare providers such as hospitals and physician groups. It helps clients with business strategy, revenue cycle, clinical processes, labor optimization, and IT planning, and handles the selection and deployment of systems like EHRs and ERP, including Epic work. The firm differentiates itself through deep healthcare domain expertise, the founders’ extensive industry experience, and a track record of Best in KLAS awards, plus a strategic partnership with Chicago Pacific Founders. Its goal is to improve efficiency, patient care, and financial performance by aligning strategy, processes, and technology toward value-based care.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Naperville, Illinois
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Aug. 19, 2026 PEA partnership targets readmissions, ED utilization, and quality measures.
- May 4, 2026 Canopii acquisition deepens health plan consulting and Epic payer reach.
- March 2026 headcount reached 936, and 2026 hiring posted 102 openings.
What critics are saying
- July 18, 2025 litigation against RSM US LLP distracts leaders and drains legal spend.
- PEA and Canopii integrations must deliver revenue fast, or margin pressure follows by 2027.
- If Epic payer and value-based margins compress, larger firms commoditize its niche by 2027.
What makes Impact Advisors unique
- 19 straight Best in KLAS wins and 17 Best Places to Work awards signal durable brand.
- The Smith brothers combine 60-plus years of healthcare IT leadership and founder credibility.
- Canopii and PEA extend consulting into Epic payer navigation and value-based execution.
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↑ 24%Impact Advisors announces strategic partnership with Patient Engagement Advisors. Impact Advisors Aug 19, 2026, 14:56 ET Collaboration combines healthcare strategy, technology and patient navigation to improve care delivery and value-based performance CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Impact Advisors, a leading healthcare management consulting firm, announced a strategic partnership with Patient Engagement Advisors (PEA), a national care navigation and population health company. Together, the organizations will help health systems and health plans turn care strategies into coordinated, completed services for patients. The partnership combines Impact Advisors' expertise in healthcare strategy, operations, technology transformation and value-based care with PEA's technology-enabled patient navigation and care delivery services. The joint offering will support patients from the point of care through referrals, medications, nutrition, transportation and other services that can affect recovery and long-term health. "Healthcare organizations have invested heavily in value-based care strategies and technology, but many still struggle to consistently connect patients with the services they need," said Anwer Khan, managing director at Impact Advisors. "Our partnership with PEA brings together strategy and execution to help clients improve outcomes, reduce avoidable utilization and strengthen performance under value-based arrangements." Founded in 2008 following research conducted at Cleveland Clinic, PEA supports health systems, employers and payers through on-site teams, mobile logistics and virtual patient services. Its approach helps identify patient needs at the point of care, coordinate follow-up services and confirm that care has been completed. "Impact Advisors and PEA share a commitment to helping healthcare organizations achieve measurable results," said Jeff Moreland, chief executive officer of Patient Engagement Advisors. "By combining Impact Advisors' strategic and technology expertise with our patient navigation and care delivery capabilities, we can help our clients close gaps in care and create a more connected experience for patients." The partnership is designed to help provider and payer organizations reduce readmissions and emergency department utilization, improve patient experience and quality measures, strengthen network integrity and better manage value-based risk. It also supports organizations operating across both fee-for-service and value-based reimbursement models. About Impact Advisors Impact Advisors is a leading healthcare management consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled performance improvement solutions that deliver measurable and sustainable value for clients. Its commitment to excellence has earned Best in KLAS(R) recognition for 19 consecutive years, and its distinctive culture has been named a "Best Place to Work" by Modern Healthcare for 17 years. Learn more at www.impact-advisors.com. About Patient Engagement Advisors Patient Engagement Advisors (PEA) is a national care navigation and population health company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 2008 following research conducted at Cleveland Clinic, PEA helps health systems, employers and payers connect patients with the clinical and support services they need. Through technology-enabled navigation, dedicated care teams and logistics support, PEA helps close gaps between care plans and completed care. Learn more at www.patientengagementadvisors.com. Media Contact SOURCE Impact Advisors
Impact Advisors named to 2026 Inc. 5000 list for eighth time. Chartwell Agency Aug 11, 2026, 14:30 ET Leading healthcare consulting firm recognized among America's fastest-growing private companies CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Impact Advisors, a leading healthcare management consulting firm, today announced it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. This marks the eighth time the firm has earned a place on the prestigious list, recognizing sustained growth driven by its commitment to helping healthcare organizations navigate complex challenges and improve care delivery. The Inc. 5000 recognizes the most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses in America based on percentage revenue growth over the past three years. "Earning a place on the Inc. 5000 reflects the trust our clients place in us and the extraordinary work of our people," said Pete Smith, co-founder and managing partner of Impact Advisors. "We have grown by listening closely to our clients and evolving alongside them, while staying true to the culture and values that have guided us from the beginning. As healthcare continues to change, we are investing in new capabilities, technologies and delivery models, including our expansion in Mexico, so we can work smarter, deliver differently and bring the full strength of Impact Advisors to every client engagement." Impact Advisors has continued to expand its services and capabilities to meet the changing needs of healthcare organizations nationwide. The firm's growth reflects its deep expertise across strategy, artificial intelligence, workforce, cybersecurity, revenue cycle, managed services, and other critical areas that enable providers to improve operational performance, enhance the patient experience, and strengthen financial sustainability. "Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance. It reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement." The complete results of the 2026 Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. About Impact Advisors Impact Advisors is a leading healthcare management consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled performance improvement solutions that deliver measurable and sustainable value for clients. Its commitment to excellence has earned Best in KLAS(R) recognition for 19 consecutiveyears, and its distinctive culture has been named a "Best Place to Work" by Modern Healthcare for 17 years. Learn more at www.impact-advisors.com. Media Contact SOURCE Chartwell Agency
Impact Advisors recognized in Consulting Magazine's 2026 "Best Midsized Firms to Work For" List. * Impact Advisors Seventeenth appearance for the firm since 2009. Impact Advisors has been recognized as one of Consulting Magazine's 2026 "Best Midsized Firms to Work For." This marks the 17th time Impact Advisors has earned a place on the publication's prestigious annual list since 2009. "Being named one of Consulting Magazine's Best Firms to Work For is especially meaningful because the recognition is based on feedback from our own consultants," said Andy Smith, co-founder and managing partner of Impact Advisors. "For 19 years, we have remained committed to building a firm where talented people feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work. That commitment strengthens our company and enables us to deliver the exceptional service and results our healthcare clients deserve." Consulting Magazine's annual rankings are determined through an employee satisfaction survey completed by consultants at participating firms. Firms are evaluated across six categories: culture, career development, work-life balance, client engagement, compensation and benefits, and firm leadership. Since its founding in 2007, Impact Advisors has made its people and culture central to the firm's success. Its dedicated Happy team supports associates through ongoing "Happy Checks," health and wellness activities, team celebrations, and programs designed to strengthen connections across the organization. Associates also benefit from unlimited paid time off and individual coaching to support their personal and professional development. The firm brings associates together each year for Impact Palooza, a company-wide gathering focused on professional development, collaboration, recognition, and celebrating the accomplishments of Impact Advisors' team members, who are known internally as "Winners." "Our culture is shaped every day by the people who work here and the way we support one another," said Michael Nutter, vice president and Happyologist at Impact Advisors. "This recognition tells us our Winners continue to feel the sense of connection, purpose and belonging we continue to sustain for our Impact Advisors team. We are grateful for their honest feedback and proud that, even as Impact Advisors continues to grow, taking care of our people remains at the heart of who we are." Impact Advisors' workplace culture has also earned recognition from Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Inc. magazine's Best Workplaces, and other leading workplace and consulting industry organizations. Impact Advisors will be honored during Consulting Magazine's Best Firms to Work For awards ceremony on September 17, 2026, at The Midland Chicago in Chicago.
Andy Smith and Pete Smith of Impact Advisors named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2026 Midwest Award winners. Impact Advisors Jun 22, 2026, 10:00 ET Entrepreneurial Leadership and a People-First Culture Drive Recognition CHICAGO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Andy Smith and Pete Smith, co-founders and managing partners of Impact Advisors, were named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2026 Midwest Award winners. Andy and Pete were selected among 65 program participants in the Midwest, including 30 finalists competing for the title. Founded in 2007, Impact Advisors is a leading full-service healthcare management consulting firm that helps healthcare provider and payer organizations improve patient access, care quality, and operational performance through technology-enabled transformation. Under Andy and Pete's leadership, the firm has grown to more than 1,700 employees, serves more than 600 healthcare clients nationwide, and generates approximately $340 million in annual revenue. The company has earned 35 Best in KLAS distinctions and has been recognized repeatedly as a best workplace by Modern Healthcare, Forbes, and Consulting Magazine. "We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from EY," said Andy Smith, co-founder and managing partner of Impact Advisors. "This award reflects the dedication, expertise, and passion of our entire team. Since founding Impact Advisors, our focus has been on building a people-first culture that empowers our consultants to help healthcare organizations navigate change and improve outcomes for the communities they serve." Pete Smith, co-founder and managing partner of Impact Advisors, added, "As healthcare continues to evolve, we remain committed to expanding our capabilities, investing in innovation, and delivering measurable value for our clients. We are grateful to EY for recognizing our entrepreneurial journey and the impact our team continues to make across the healthcare industry." Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. It celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or raised outside capital to grow their company, transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future. Regional winners were chosen by an independent panel of past winners, top CEOs and business leaders. Judges assessed candidates on long-term value creation, entrepreneurial spirit, purpose-driven commitment, and significant growth and impact. As Midwest award winners, Andy Smith and Pete Smith will now be considered by the national judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum(R), where high-growth CEOs, Fortune 1000 executives and investors converge to shape the future of business. The National Overall Award winner will move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year(TM) Award in May 2027. Impact Advisors Impact Advisors is a leading healthcare management consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled performance improvement solutions that deliver measurable and sustainable value for clients. Its commitment to excellence has earned Best in KLAS(R) recognition for 19 consecutive years, and its distinctive culture has been named a "Best Place to Work" by Modern Healthcare for 17 years. Learn more at www.impact-advisors.com. Media Contact SOURCE Impact Advisors
Impact Advisors named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list for sixth consecutive year. * Impact Advisors Impact Advisors today announced it has been named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list for the sixth consecutive year. Inc.'s Best Workplaces program recognizes organizations that prioritize employee well-being, foster meaningful workplace cultures, and create environments where employees can thrive professionally and personally. The selection process includes a comprehensive employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace that measures workplace experiences, benefits, management effectiveness, professional development, and overall company culture. "At Impact Advisors, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We remain committed to creating an environment where collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and personal well-being are valued every day," said Andy Smith, managing partner and co-founder of Impact Advisors. Since its founding in 2007, Impact Advisors has focused on building and sustaining an exceptional company culture. The firm's unlimited PTO supports work-life balance, and each associate is paired with a coach for professional development. A dedicated Happiness team fosters a positive workplace through ongoing "Happy Checks" with the team, health and wellness events, a book club, and the annual Pet Supermodel Contest. "Being recognized by Inc. for the sixth consecutive year is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the culture our team has worked hard to build and sustain," said Michael Nutter, vice president and Happyologist at Impact Advisors. Impact Advisors adds this latest recognition to a growing list of honors, including being named Best in KLAS(R) for 19 years, designated a Modern Healthcare Best Place to Work for 17 years, and a Consulting Magazine Best Firm to Work for 16 years.