About ACES
ACES is on a mission to improve access to high-quality autism therapy for families across the country. As we continue to grow we are building a best-in-class Growth function that sits at the center of ourclientacquisition enginepowering everything from marketing performance to intake speed to bottom-line margin.
About the Role
The Market Expansionteam at ACES leads the national rollout of newsitesboththrough de novo launches and acquisitions. Our scopespansmarket evaluation diligence launch execution and post-acquisition integration. We ensure every new location is operationally sound clinically ready and aligned withACESstandards of care and growthobjectives.
As the Associate you will serve as the operational and analytical engine of thisfunction. You will evaluate new markets manageintegrationworkstreams and track site-level closely with partners acrossClinical Ops Talent Finance and Growth to ensure each site scales efficiently and sustainably.
Why This Role Matters
At ACES our purpose is to enhance lives and help more people reach their potential. The Market Expansion Associate plays a direct role in advancing that mission by accelerating our entry into new communities and ensuring sites are set up for long-term success.
This is one of the most cross-functional roles on the Growth a key connector across teams supporting yourteamin removing roadblocks and moving quickly. Ifyourea hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced purpose-driven environment this is your opportunity to help shape the future of ABA careand grow as a leader along the way.
Key Responsibilities:
Assistin due diligenceoperational integration andsynergytrackingofacquiredpractices
Build and manage project plans for de novo site launches and practice integrations
Create financial and operational models to support site planning and ramp assumptions
Develop dashboards and tools to track KPIs post-launch: referrals enrollments staffingutilization
Standardize and improve launch and integration playbooks across markets
Identifyoperational bottlenecks and drive resolution to accelerate ramp-up
Partner with Clinical and Talent teams to align staffing with expected client volume
Coordinate with Finance to align investments with return thresholds and payback timelines
Support new market evaluation through demographic payer and competitive analysis
Deliver structured updates on site performance and integration progress to leadership
How We Show Up at ACES
At ACES how we work matters just as much as what we do. Our culture is grounded in purpose performance and people. We expect every team member to embody the leadership behaviors that make us ONE ACES:
Lead with Purpose
Solve for We v. Me
Expect Excellence
Stay Humble and Empathetic
Continuously Improve
Act with Accountability
Candidate Profile:
2 years of experience in consulting investment banking or operational roles in healthcare or professional services
Strong analytical and project management skills with attention to detail and execution
Exposure to site operations M&A or healthcare delivery preferred
Proficiencyin Excel and PowerPoint; SQL or other analytical tools a plus
Clear communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
US work authorizationrequired
Physical Requirements:
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and lift/move up to 25 pounds
Direct work with clients may include without limitation the following physical demands: sitting kneeling squatting runningtwistingand turning reaching above shoulders and/or frequent physical transitions
Additional Information:
ACES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status national origin disability age or covered veteran status.
To find out more about how ACES uses employee data for business purposes seeourEmployee Privacy Policy.
Required Experience:
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Discover compassionate autism care and support services at ACES ABA. Join us in nurturing potential and fostering growth for individuals and families.