Public Health Consultant, Workforce Development

Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). At least 4 years of relevant experience in public health, workforce development, or organizational capacity-building within the public or nonprofit sectors. Demonstrated ability to contribute to complex projects, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with attention to accuracy and detail. Experience facilitating or supporting training, learning, or stakeholder engagement activities. Familiarity with public health systems, workforce development frameworks, and/or accreditation and FPHS standards. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment. Experience working with or within state or local public health agencies (preferred). Exposure to workforce data analysis, competency frameworks, or performance improvement initiatives (preferred). Knowledge of public health workforce policy or funding streams (preferred). Experience using data visualization or collaboration tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Smartsheet, Miro) (preferred).

Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of workforce development initiatives for public health agencies. Contribute to needs assessments, workforce plans, and implementation frameworks. Conduct background research, literature reviews, and environmental scans. Assist with planning and facilitation of client meetings, stakeholder engagement sessions, and learning collaboratives. Draft and format deliverables such as reports, toolkits, training materials, and presentations. Support data collection and analysis efforts related to workforce capacity, training needs, and organizational readiness. Track and manage project tasks and timelines. Provide responsive, professional client communication. Collaborate across practice areas to integrate workforce development principles. Participate in internal project debriefs and contribute to firm-wide learning. Apply knowledge of public health workforce trends, equity frameworks, and competency-based development models. Contribute to the development of practical tools and guidance documents. Integrate equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness into all deliverables and client interactions. Contribute to internal initiatives such as improving tools, templates, and processes. Represent BME Strategies in meetings, coalitions, or conferences.