Consultant II, Public Health Preparedness & Response

Guidehouse • Atlanta, GA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Public Health Preparedness & Response Consultant to support federal public health clients to strengthen emergency preparedness, readiness, response, and recovery activities. The Consultant will provide technical writing, analytical, project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational support for initiatives focused on public health emergency management, preparedness planning, response operations, workforce readiness, and continuous process improvement. As a Consultant, you will have an opportunity to deepen your specialized knowledge and consulting skills, with room for long-term professional growth and career development within the company. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, outcomes-oriented, and capable and willing to develop solutions on their own and collaboratively as part of a team of highly skilled professionals.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Emergency Management, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Public Administration, or related field.
• ONE (1) or more years of professional experience supporting public health, healthcare, emergency preparedness, emergency management, or federal health programs.
• Experience developing reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Strong analytical, written communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Emergency Management, Health Administration, or related discipline.
• Direct experience supporting one or more of the following: CDC's Office of Readiness and Response (ORR), Division of Emergency Operations (DEO), Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Center-level preparedness programs, emergency response activities, or incident command structures.
• Knowledge of public health emergency preparedness, incident management, response operations, workforce readiness, or emergency planning concepts.
• Familiarity with Federal emergency management frameworks (e.g., NRF, NIMS, ICS, national preparedness frameworks, preparedness lifecycle, response coordination, recovery planning).
• Ability to think strategically while delivering tactically, with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience performing data analysis and using findings to recommend and implement improvements
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels in an organization; ability to develop visually appealing and impactful communication materials
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute as a team member, understanding personal and team roles, contributing to a positive working environment by building relationships with team members, and proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback
• Experience prioritizing and handling multiple tasks, researching and analyzing pertinent client, industry and technical matters, and utilizing problem-solving skills to achieve desired outcomes
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Ability to use data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to responsibly inform strategy, problem solve, and make decisions

Responsibilities

• Supporting preparedness and response programs, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Conducting research, data analysis, environmental scans, and document reviews to inform decision-making.
• Assisting to develop emergency management, preparedness, and response plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, frameworks, after-action reports, and other programmatic deliverables.
• Coordinating meetings, working groups, and stakeholder engagements across federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.
• Developing executive briefing materials, presentations, status reports, technical documentation, and communications products, translating complex information into clear, concise content for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Tracking project milestones, risks, action items, and deliverables while supporting overall project execution.
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts through assessments, process mapping, lessons learned activities, and performance measurement.
• Contributing to proposal development, business development activities, and organizational initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level