Consultant, , Healthcare

Consultant

Freedman Health Care LLC (FHC) is a growing Massachusetts-based consulting firm with a national footprint. We have helped more than 30 states use data and policy to improve health care quality, affordability and equity. We aim to be the partner of choice for policymakers and changemakers who use data to transform healthcare and promote health, well-being, and justice. Freedman Health Care is an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and growing consultancy with a culture of teamwork, open communication, and meeting exacting standards.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Consultant. The Consultant will serve as the FHC lead on health data and policy projects, providing subject matter expertise to both client and internal teams and be responsible for delegating and overseeing all project tasks through to completion. Reporting to a Senior Consultant, you may also supervise 1-2 team members and explore opportunities to extend FHC’s existing client relationships and build new business.

• Serve as trusted advisor to State-agency clients and others that work in the healthcare industry to understand their specific challenges and goals and propose appropriate methodologies and approaches.

• Serve as lead and accountable party on health policy and data projects, with responsibility for execution of all client deliverables, including content, quality, and accuracy.

• Delegate work to, and oversee, cross-functional project teams – including data engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts – to achieve project goals and deliverables on time and on budget.

• Scope and draft written deliverables, organizing key information in a clear and impactful manner.

• Lead stakeholder meetings.

• Develop presentation materials such as slide decks and briefing papers.

• Supervise 1-2 Project Associates, Project Managers, or Health Policy Analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and support, including day-to-day supervision.

• Identify opportunities to expand Freedman Health Care’s project management offerings, including extending existing client relationships and building new business.

• Contribute to RFP’s and other bid proposals.

• Continuously build additional subject matter expertise.

• Proven experience in successfully leading and managing heath policy and data projects

• Experience in project design and evaluation, including experience in defining project roles and delegating tasks appropriately

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and work under deadlines.

• Demonstrable writing and presentation skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive insights from complex datasets and identify trends and key takeaways in a clear manner

• Self-motivation and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a remote work environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Attentiveness to evolving client needs

• Strategic mindset, with the ability to align work and project approaches with FHC’s business objectives

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project, Excel and Power Point

• Expands and continuously builds subject matter expertise in a domain relevant to FHC clients’ current or future needs.

• Experience and success in business development

• Increasing management and supervision skills

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Advance degree (Master’s of Public Health or similar) preferred

• Minimum of 8 years of experience leading and managing project teams in the health data or health policy fields

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• The job description provided above is a general outline and may be subject to modifications based on specific organizational requirements.

Freedman Health Care, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage applications and inquiries from women, LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, people with disabilities, and others from historically underrepresented communities. We believe that embracing diversity in our workplace is essential to achieving the best results for our clients and as an organization.