Consultant II

ECS Tech Inc

12h • $80,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

ECS is seeking to hire a Consultant II to join us in supporting Veterans Health
Administration’s (VHA) Innovation Ecosystem (IE). This work is based in
Washington, DC, with an option for remote work.

The portfolio of projects, generated through grassroot crowdsourcing
initiatives, leadership directives, industry roundtables, and partnerships,
requires a team of flexible and competent individuals capable of producing
quality deliverables on tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will be an
energetic professional to support fast-moving, wide-ranging program and
initiative needs.

This role provides client delivery while consistently demonstrating advanced
general management consulting skills. Individuals in this role will support or
lead tasks or initiatives with minimal supervision from senior colleagues, or
without independently, to include leading work products, leading client
relationships, meeting and/or setting deadlines, and address key client business
issues by deploying expert-level consulting tools and methodologies.

The candidate should be innovative, strategic, and have a passion for
contributing to a high-performing team that supports clients in federal health
care administration and management.

Requirements

• 4-6+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
• Prioritization skills and the ability to remain flexible.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including reports and presentations.
• Proven experience developing detailed project plans, resource plans, and risk management plans.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and results-driven environment.
• Means to build and manage client relationships at all levels.
• Ability to think strategically to effectively assess and assemble solutions to meet needs.
• Demonstrate collaborative teamwork.
• Strong consulting and interpersonal skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Plan, facilitate, and document meetings; track action items and deliver recommendations.
• Manage timelines and ensure successful delivery of program materials and project timelines.
• Create high-quality project deliverables, including project management plans, presentations, reports, and one-pagers.
• Communicate project status, progress, and impact effectively to stakeholders and the broader team.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to drive positive change.
• Escalate risks and concerns promptly to project leads and leadership.
• Support end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and delivery of final outputs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and quality standards are met.

What This Job Offers

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