Consultant, Health and Human Services

BerryDunn; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BerryDunn is seeking a Consultant to provide management and information technology consulting services to state government HHS agencies nationwide. You will join our State HHS Consulting Practice, supporting public health, behavioral health, and child welfare initiatives from project inception to delivery.

The role can be remote or based in BerryDunn offices, with travel up to 50% to client sites. You will collaborate with diverse teams, prepare deliverables, and help manage projects using MS

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills for balancing multiple assignments and achieving quality results in a timely manner.
• Experience with MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members.
• A strong client service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of services to clients in a high-quality and timely manner.
• Organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate project meetings across time zones.
• Prepare agendas, notes, and follow-up materials for meetings.
• Assist with development, review, formatting, and distribution of status reports and work plans.
• Maintain and track project action items, issues, risks, decisions, and schedules.
• Participate in client and project team meetings and document notes and actions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Overview

BerryDunn is seeking a Consultant with a desire to provide management and information technology consulting services in the state government Health and Human Services (HHS) sector to join our State HHS Consulting Practice. In this role you will participate on project teams for state and US territory HHS agency clients across the country. You will have a desire to support public health, behavioral health, child welfare, and other HHS initiatives, both from a programmatic and technology standpoint. You will work with a diverse group of team members and report to management within our State HHS Consulting Practice. This position can be located in a remote position or in one of BerryDunn's offices.

Travel Expectations: Travel to client sites can reach up to 50% in a year.

You Will

• Support delivery of services to clients in a high-quality and timely manner
• Organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate project meetings, including one-time and recurring meetings across time zones.
• Prepare professional meeting agendas, notes, correspondence, and follow-up materials that capture key discussion points, action items, decisions, risks, and issues.
• Assist with the development, review, formatting, and distribution of project status reports, work plans, trackers, and other project deliverables.
• Maintain and track project action items, issues, risks, decisions, dependencies, schedules, and documentation.
• Participate in client and project team meetings, document meeting notes and action items, and support timely follow-up on project needs, open items, and areas requiring input.
• Communicate frequently, clearly, and consistently with clients, BerryDunn team members, vendors, and other interested parties.
• Support engagement coordination activities by helping organize complex workstreams, maintain project artifacts, and keep project information current and accessible.
• Use project management tools, such as Microsoft Project or similar platforms, to support project tracking, coordination, and reporting.
• Use Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, and SharePoint, to support project documentation and collaboration.
• Perform assigned tasks efficiently and effectively asking clarifying questions when instructions are unclear and proactively identifying follow-up needs.
• Contribute to development of written deliverables (e.g., Microsoft [MS] Word reports, MS PowerPoint presentations, MS Visio diagrams) and other work products with project teams
• Prepare for and participate in meetings and interviews with clients and their stakeholders, and assist in documenting notes and perform follow-up activities
• Assist with project status reporting, including developing reports; tracking project risks, issues, and action items; and participating in client status meetings
• Participate in internal staff/team meetings and training and work effectively as a team player on multiple client projects

You Have

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills for balancing multiple assignments and achieving quality results in a timely manner
• Experience with MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members
• A strong client service attitude

Compensation Details

The base salary range targeted for this role is $65,000 - $80,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

BerryDunn Benefits & Culture

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what's expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm's tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.

BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.