Program Lead – Hospital & Health System Consulting

Hagerty Consulting, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted memberships

Job summary

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. seeks a seasoned Program Lead for Hospital & Health System Consulting to guide engagements with hospitals, health systems, and healthcare providers in diverse communities.

You will contribute expertise in emergency management, HICS, workforce development, and strategic healthcare transformation. The role is a Proposal-Based Opportunity for Independent Contractors (1099) with compensation reflecting an hourly rate and nationwide client work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, emergency management, nursing, medicine, business administration, or a related field.
• 5-10+ years of professional experience in healthcare, public health, workforce development, or related consulting environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with hospitals & health systems, critical access hospitals, FQHCs, community health centers.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with executive leadership and cross-sector partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support consulting engagements with hospitals, health systems, health centers, and healthcare delivery organizations in rural and urban environments.
• Provide subject matter expertise in hospital emergency management, HICS, training and exercises, workforce development, healthcare operations, value-based care, continuity, and enterprise systems.
• Conduct organizational, operational, preparedness, workforce, and system assessments to identify gaps, risks, opportunities, and recommended improvements.
• Support development and implementation of healthcare strategies, plans, programs, operating models, policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
• Design and facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, executive sessions, trainings, tabletop exercises, functional exercises, and other client engagements.
• Engage hospital executives, clinical leadership, emergency management, nursing, medical staff, operations, finance, human resources, quality, IT, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Healthcare consulting

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Make a difference with a team committed to resilience, leadership, and tackling challenges that shape stronger communities.

Our people are our greatest strength. We bring together top talent to solve complex challenges, offering rewarding careers that provide purpose, growth, and impact.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and financial security of our regular, full-time, and project-specific employees. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, a 401(k) Plan, and Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Transportation. We also provide Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and various types of paid leave, including sick, parental, and bereavement. Additional perks, such as discounted memberships, further enhance our commitment to employee well-being.

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Commitment to Our Values

At Hagerty, our core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence guide everything we do. These values shape our culture and drive the exceptional service we deliver. We foster a collaborative environment that encourages new ideas, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. By upholding the highest standards, we empower our team to lead, innovate, and create lasting impact–both within our organization and in the communities we serve.

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Life at Hagerty

A day in the life of a Hagerty professional is dynamic, rewarding, and driven by a shared commitment to excellence. Our team collaborates on impactful projects, tackling complex challenges with ingenuity and expertise. We cultivate a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged, achievements are celebrated, and employees are empowered to lead, innovate, and succeed.

What Our Professionals Are Saying

"While in local government, I had the benefit of working with the former Mayor and Founder of Hagerty Consulting, Steve Hagerty. When looking for a new role, I didn't have to look far for a company where I could continue to support local governments. Now, I serve under our COO, supporting Hagerty’s internal operations. I take pride in improving internal functions as my efforts allow my colleagues to spend their time and energy serving our clients."

"What I love most about my role at Hagerty is the opportunity to truly shape my own journey. I’m able to pursue projects and opportunities that align with my passions and have the potential to shape the future of our industry. The best part? I know I have the full support of my colleagues to help turn those ideas into reality."

"My former boss went to Hagerty and liked it so much he said I had to come work here—three years later, the rest is history! I love my role because I’m able to use my expertise in different ways and mentor younger colleagues. I enjoy helping them discover their passions and find learning opportunities. Hagerty strives to ensure that everyone is on the right project that aligns with their skills."

Jobs at Hagerty

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

The Program Lead – Hospital & Health System Consulting will support Hagerty's growing portfolio of work with hospitals, health systems, health centers, and other healthcare delivery organizations. This role is intended for experienced healthcare professionals who bring expertise in one or more areas of hospital and health system operations, strategy, preparedness, workforce, or transformation.

Engagements may include healthcare strategic planning, hospital emergency management and preparedness, training and exercises, Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), workforce development, operational and organizational assessments, value-based care and alternative payment models, enterprise system management, continuity and resilience, and broader healthcare transformation initiatives.

This is a Proposal-Based Opportunity for an upcoming hospital and health system initiatives. Engagement is contingent upon successful contract award. This position is open to Independent Contractors (1099) only at this time; as such, a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN) will be required in order to be considered for this opportunity.

Responsibilities for the Program Lead – Hospital & Health System Consulting Include:

• Lead or support consulting engagements with hospitals, health systems, health centers, and healthcare delivery organizations in rural and urban environments.
• Provide subject matter expertise in one or more healthcare practice areas, including hospital emergency management and preparedness, HICS, training and exercises, workforce development, healthcare operations, value-based care, enterprise system management, continuity, resilience, and system transformation.
• Conduct organizational, operational, preparedness, workforce, and system assessments to identify gaps, risks, opportunities, and recommended improvements.
• Support development and implementation of healthcare strategies, plans, programs, operating models, policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
• Design and facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, executive sessions, trainings, tabletop exercises, functional exercises, and other client engagements.
• Engage hospital executives, clinical leadership, emergency management, nursing, medical staff, operations, finance, human resources, quality, IT, and other organizational stakeholders.
• Support healthcare emergency preparedness activities, including HICS, emergency operations planning, continuity planning, medical surge, infectious disease preparedness, exercises, and after-action/improvement planning.
• Support healthcare transformation initiatives involving care delivery models, value-based care, operational efficiency, workforce sustainability, technology, data, and enterprise systems.
• Translate federal and state healthcare requirements, funding priorities, industry standards, and leading practices into practical strategies and implementation approaches.
• Develop high-quality client deliverables, including assessments, plans, reports, roadmaps, presentations, dashboards, training materials, and executive-level briefings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts to deliver integrated solutions addressing complex healthcare challenges.

Qualifications for the Program Lead – Hospital & Health System Consulting Include:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, emergency management, nursing, medicine, business administration, or a related field.
• 5-10+ years of professional experience in healthcare, public health, workforce development, or related consulting environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with hospitals & health systems, critical access hospitals, FQHCs, community health centers.
• Experience conducting workforce assessments, strategic planning, or program implementation.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one healthcare consulting area such as emergency preparedness, healthcare operations, workforce development, training and exercises, HICS, strategic planning, value-based care, continuity, enterprise systems, or healthcare transformation.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with executive leadership and cross-sector partners.

Preferred Qualifications for the Program Lead – Hospital & Health System Consulting Include:

• Master’s degree (MPH, MHA, MBA, MSN or related field).
• CEM, CHEP, CHSP.
• Experience with value-based care, alternative payment models, population health, care coordination, or payer-provider transformation.
• Experience with hospital or health system operations, enterprise systems, organizational transformation, quality improvement, or performance improvement.
• Experience supporting CMS, ASPR, CDC, HRSA, HHS, FEMA, state health departments, healthcare coalitions, or other federally/state-funded healthcare initiatives.

Compensation for the Program Lead – Hospital & Health System Consulting Includes:

• Salary range of $75-$125/hr. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Our team includes seasoned emergency managers and leaders from both the public and private sectors, delivering strategic insights to every project.