Public Health Consulting Expert

Posted:
10/9/2024, 9:39:20 AM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ McLean, Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Consulting

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:


This position will play a critical role in leading project teams for our Public Health Advisory practice. Projects can span across organizational development and transformation, strategic planning and implementation, business process improvement, risk management, change management and strategic communications, as well as direct-mission support to federal health clients. Specific responsibilities will include:

  • Project initiation, through analysis
  • Solutions development, implementation, and closeout;
  • Providing guidance and support for project deliverables and quality assurance effort
  • Team leadership and development
  • Client management and development
  • Leading market analysis and strategic business planning including identification, qualification, and marketing aspects of complete capture efforts for public sector health organizations. This includes conducting research and prospecting to competitively position Guidehouse on key strategic opportunities for health clients.
  • Providing support to shaping and executing the company’s strategy for key public sector accounts.
  • Developing a qualified pipeline of opportunities that will yield profitable revenue in support of Guidehouse’s financial goals.
  • Representing Guidehouse at conferences and marketing events relevant to the Public Sector Heath team’s focus and goals.

What You Need:

  • Bachelors Degree from accredited university
  • 10+ years’ experience in public/state healthcare programs
  • Prior experience working at a medium to large consulting firm
  • 7 -10 years of professional experience in consulting, strategy, organizational transformation, process improvement, project/program management
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Ability to develop strong team and client relationships
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including presentation skills)
  • Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Strong candidates will be forward-thinking and will have demonstrated they are capable and have been accountable in leading multiple client engagements simultaneously to timeline, scope and budget.
  • Experience in multi-workstream project management (managing timeline, scope and budget) inclusive of client expectations and risk mitigation

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Masters Degree
  • PROSCI Certification
  • PMP Certification
  • Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to develop strong team and client relationships
  • Experience with MS Teams
  • DC metro area preferred


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


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