Management Consultant

Blackberg Group LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackberg Group LLC is seeking a Management Consultant in Norfolk, Virginia, to join its growing team. The position offers involvement with the Veterans Health Administration and requires expertise in managing health care projects. Candidates should have a Master's degree and over six years of relevant experience, including work with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role includes responsibilities like leading health care programs and developing key performance indicators. A collaborative spirit and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in program or project management with a focus on health care.
• Prior experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of emergent health care programs.
• Establish and manage a system for evaluating innovation ideas.
• Develop key performance indicators to measure program success.
• Create opportunities for employee engagement in health care programs.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly reports on innovation program activities.
• Develop and maintain client relationships for project delivery.
• Provide implementation support for VA projects.

Skills

Program management

Project management methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Blackberg Group is seeking a Management Consultant to join its growing team. We offer growing opportunities at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Defense, and Health and Human Services. Specific onsite activities may include leading strategic planning, change management, program analytics, executive presentations, and/or process improvement initiatives. This candidate will also have the opportunity to support the firm’s business development. The successful candidate should have an interest in growing and developing within the management consulting field, be adaptable in a fast‑paced environment, and possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and reporting of emerging health care programs, ensuring alignment with the Department's strategic goals and recent legislation.
• Establish and manage a system for the intake, evaluation, and prioritization of innovation ideas submitted by front‑line employees.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the program and individual projects.
• Design methods for collecting and analyzing data on KPIs and recommend target goals for expected outcomes.
• Identify and create opportunities to engage front‑line employees in the implementation of their health care programs.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly reports summarizing all activities, participants, and outcomes related to the innovation program.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships—managing meeting invites, tracking meeting actions, facilitating presentations, and delivering client recommendations.
• Develop visually appealing and organized executive summaries, courses of action, and status updates.
• Provide implementation support for VA projects and activities (i.e., schedule kick‑off calls, facilitate office hours, take meeting notes, manage communication channels, analyze feedback, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in program or project management with a focus on health care or legislative affairs.
• Prior experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Expertise in project management methodologies with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills—comfortable interacting collaboratively and frequently with a wide range of clients, including senior executive leadership.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit—proactively identifying new opportunities for both the client and the firm.
• Intuitive Problem Solving Skills—able to identify risks, provide suggested solutions, and think outside the box.
• Strong Written and Verbal communication skills—preparing diverse written communication products, such as one‑pagers, summaries, talking points, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blackberg Group, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.