Consultant

Freedman HealthCare LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedman HealthCare LLC in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Consultant to lead health data and policy projects, guiding client work from kickoff to completion and supervising 1–2 team members as needed.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to state agencies and other healthcare clients, develop deliverables, manage timelines, and help expand existing relationships while exploring new business opportunities for FHC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced degree (MPH or similar) preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years leading and managing project teams in health data or health policy.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking and deadline-driven abilities.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead health data and policy projects as the FHC lead, ensuring quality deliverables.
• Delegate work to cross-functional teams and oversee timelines and budgets.
• Draft and organize written deliverables for clients and internal teams.
• Lead stakeholder meetings and develop concise presentation materials.
• Supervise 1-2 Project Associates or Health Policy Analysts and provide mentorship.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and build new business.
• Contribute to RFPs and other bid proposals.
• Continuously build subject matter expertise relevant to clients.

Skills

Project leadership

Data analysis

Writing & presentation

Time management

Remote work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Public Health

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Consultant

Freedman HealthCare 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 HealthCare is an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and growing consultancy with a culture of teamwork, open communication, and meeting exacting standards.

Job Summary:

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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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 HealthCare’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.

Required Skill/Abilities:

At hire:

• 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 PowerPoint

Acquired during employment:

• 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

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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

Physical Requirements:

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

Note:

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

Freedman HealthCare, 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.