Internal Consultant, Administration

CHOC•Irvine, CA

3d•$99,819 - $164,736

About The Position

The Internal Consultant supports the scoping and/or execution of strategic initiatives across Rady Children’s Health, contributing to enterprise-wide transformation and post-merger integration efforts. This role works closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to translate strategic goals into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and readiness for change. The Internal Consultant also guides final executive sponsorship, future budget development, informs project feasibility to inform leader decision-making on whether to pursue potential initiatives, and ensures effective transitions following project approval to operations where appropriate. The Internal Consultant assists in the development or management of strategic projects, conducting analyses, and preparing high-quality deliverables that inform decision-making by senior level leaders. The role requires strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively across clinical, operational, and executive audiences.

Requirements

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or Masters in Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Four (4) years of experience in a strategic planning role in a healthcare or consulting environment.
Previous experience leading strategic planning process for a large organization.
Excellent analytical skills.
Experience interfacing with leaders at all levels.
Must have strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft products: Excel, Word and Power Point.
Proven organizational skills with ability to plan time effectively, balance multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Maturity, good judgment, trustworthiness and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
Must have commitment to customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

Strategic Initiative Support • Assists in the development and execution of strategic initiatives by supporting planning, tracking milestones, reporting and mitigating risk, and coordinating resources.
Translates strategic objectives into operational plans under guidance from senior consultants and leadership.
Informs no/go decisions, and development of budgets for consideration for new initiatives.
Project Coordination • Supports the management of strategic project portfolios, including scheduling, documentation, and progress tracking.
Collaborates with project leads to ensure timely execution and resolution of issues.
Analytical & Advisory Support • Conducts research, data analysis, and special studies to support strategic decision-making.
Prepares summaries, reports, and presentations that synthesize findings into actionable insights.
Post-Merger Integration Assistance • Contributes to integration efforts by supporting operational alignment and cross-campus collaboration.
Assists in documenting and implementing best practices across departments.
Stakeholder Engagement • Coordinates stakeholder meetings and engagement activities to gather input and build alignment.
Ensures consistent communication and documentation across diverse stakeholder groups.
Change Management Support • Applies basic change management principles to support adoption of new initiatives.
In conjunction with experts, develops project communications plans.
Assists in coaching teams through transitions and capturing feedback for continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration • Works with departments and campuses to ensure strategic initiatives are embedded into operational workflows.
Supports alignment efforts across functions to maintain momentum and accountability.