Public Health Program Associate

Navigant; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Public Health Program Associate to support federal health clients from multiple locations, including remote work within the United States. You will contribute to planning, implementation, and improvement of public health programs, translating complex information into practical client deliverables and guiding teams through research, analyses, and stakeholder engagement.

The role involves collaboration across government and health partners, delivering reports, briefings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field required.
• 1+ years of professional public health experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of public health programs.
• Analyze information and develop practical approaches for outcomes.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and client deliverables for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate activities across government and public health partners.
• Facilitate meetings, trainings, and stakeholder-engagement activities.

Skills

Public Health

Research and Analysis

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Coordination

Team Collaboration

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree desired

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

## Public Health Program AssociateApply: US - GA, Atlanta: US - VA, McLean: US - Remote (Any location): Full time: Posted Today: 44626**Job Family:**Operational Effectiveness**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:**As a Public Health Program Associate supporting Guidehouse’s federal health clients, you will contribute to the planning, implementation, and improvement of public health programs and initiatives. You will work with clients, public health partners, technical experts, and multidisciplinary teams to address complex needs and translate scientific, policy, programmatic, and operational information into practical recommendations and high-quality deliverables. Depending on the engagement and your experience, you may support or lead activities related to public health research and analysis, program planning, technical assistance, performance monitoring, stakeholder engagement, policy implementation, and continuous improvement. Assignments may span disease prevention and health promotion, preparedness and response, workforce development, health communications, program operations, community health, and other public health priorities.Specific Responsibilities Will Include:* Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of public health programs, projects, and initiatives.* Work with clients and partners to understand program needs, clarify objectives, and develop practical approaches for achieving desired outcomes.* Conduct research, environmental scans, literature reviews, needs assessments, and other qualitative or quantitative analyses.* Analyze and synthesize scientific, policy, programmatic, and operational information to support decisions and recommendations.* Develop program plans, work plans, implementation approaches, guidance, tools, and other resources that support effective program operations.* Track program goals, schedules, milestones, deliverables, performance measures, risks, and action items.* Monitor program activities, identify implementation challenges, and recommend opportunities to improve quality, effectiveness, and timeliness.* Support program evaluation, performance measurement, quality improvement, and related analytical activities.* Provide technical assistance and programmatic support to public health agencies, programs, and partner organizations.* Plan and facilitate meetings, workgroups, interviews, focus groups, briefings, trainings, and stakeholder-engagement activities.* Coordinate activities across government agencies, public health organizations, healthcare organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders.* Prepare reports, executive briefings, presentations, meeting summaries, communication materials, and other client deliverables.* Translate complex information into clear, accessible, and actionable content for technical and nontechnical audiences.* Communicate progress, findings, risks, and recommendations to clients, project leadership, and team members.* Review information and work products for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with client requirements.* Contribute to a collaborative team environment and consistently demonstrate Guidehouse’s standards for quality, accountability, responsiveness, and client service.* Perform additional public health programmatic, analytical, operational, or advisory responsibilities based on the needs of the assigned engagement.**What You Will Need:*** Bachelor’s degree* ONE (1) or more years of professional experience in Public Health* Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Master’s degree* Professional, academic, fellowship, internship, or practicum experience contributing to public health, healthcare, human services, research, policy, program operations, or related initiatives.* Ability to support multiple activities and produce accurate, timely, and well-organized work.* Ability to research, analyze, synthesize, and communicate qualitative or quantitative information.* Ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences.* Strong organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.* Experience supporting federal health clients or federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial public health agencies.* Knowledge of public health systems, programs, policies, funding environments, and organizational structures.* Experience providing technical assistance, implementation support, or capacity building to public health programs or partner organizations.* Experience developing guidance, toolkits, reports, briefings, presentations, training materials, or other client-facing products.* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and diverse organizations across the public health system.* Relevant certification in public health, project management, program evaluation, process improvement, change management, or a related area.* Proficiency with data analysis, visualization, survey, project management, or collaboration tools.The annual salary range for this position is $68,000.00-$113,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus* Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Basic Life & Supplemental Life* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Student Loan PayDown* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities* Skills Development & Certifications* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program* Mobility Stipend