Healthcare Program & Policy Senior Consultant
About The Position
The Healthcare Program & Policy Senior Consultant will support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of initiatives under the Rural Health Transformation Program. The role leads state agency coordination and turns policy into executable programs, working with state government clients, program leadership, and cross-functional teams to advance policy objectives, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and improve rural healthcare delivery operations. The position is part of Deloitte Strategy & Transactions and the Government & Public Services practice. It follows the Project Delivery Talent Model: team members deliver services to clients in alignment with specialized skills and current client needs, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Employment is tied to the role on a project, and the role is eligible for a benefits package competitive for project delivery-focused professionals. The position is available in Atlanta, Georgia; Jersey City, New Jersey; New York, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Rosslyn, Virginia. Travel averages 50%, depending on the work, clients, and industries or sectors served. The estimated salary range is $100,400 to $197,900, with possible eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 4 years of experience supporting state or local government clients, particularly in health and human services contexts.
- Familiarity with Medicaid, public health programs, or related state government health policy areas.
- Ability to travel an average of 50%, depending on work and client needs.
- Must be able to obtain a clearance.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; meticulous attention to detail and quality of work.
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships; strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams, manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to mentor others and provide clear guidance.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience working on Medicaid or state health agency programs.
- Background in organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, or communications planning for technology or policy implementation projects.
- Experience with rural health policy, rural health transformation programs, or underserved population health initiatives.
- Exposure to project management methodologies and tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a day-to-day point of contact with state agency clients, coordinating meetings, managing action items, and maintaining project schedules.
- Research and synthesize policy topics, regulatory changes, and program developments relevant to rural health transformation initiatives, and present findings to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Support development of program documentation, including meeting materials, status reports, policy briefs, agendas, and presentations.
- Coordinate across workstreams and teams to align deliverables, timelines, and client communications.
- Assist with organizational change management activities, including stakeholder communication planning and readiness assessments.
- Assist with process documentation, such as standard operating procedures and an operating playbook.
- Track and report program metrics, milestones, and compliance requirements.
- Lead projects or workstreams, manage and prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and mentor and provide guidance to others.
Benefits
- Benefits package competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.
- May be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.
- Broad range of employee benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development, including on-the-job learning, formal development programs, leadership opportunities, and mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
