Public Health Consultant, Workforce Development
BME Strategies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $79,000 - $100,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Tableau
About the role
- Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of workforce development initiatives for public health agencies.
- Contribute to needs assessments, workforce plans, and implementation frameworks that align with Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) and accreditation standards.
- Conduct background research, literature reviews, and environmental scans to inform client recommendations.
- Assist with planning and facilitation of client meetings, stakeholder engagement sessions, and learning collaboratives.
- Draft and format deliverables such as reports, toolkits, training materials, and presentations.
- Support data collection and analysis efforts related to workforce capacity, training needs, and organizational readiness.
- Track and manage project tasks and timelines to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and to a high standard.
- Provide responsive, professional client communication and contribute to a positive client experience
- Work closely with project leads to coordinate deliverables and ensure alignment with project goals and client expectations.
- Collaborate across practice areas (e.g., emergency preparedness, substance use, or monitoring & evaluation) to integrate workforce development principles into broader public health initiatives.
- Participate in internal project debriefs and contribute to firm-wide learning through sharing insights, lessons learned, and best practices.
- Apply knowledge of public health workforce trends, equity frameworks, and competency-based development models to project work.
- Contribute to the development of practical tools and guidance documents that help clients strengthen workforce systems and staff capacity.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning by staying current on developments in workforce planning, training system design, and public health modernization.
- Integrate equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness into all deliverables and client interactions.
- Contribute to internal initiatives such as improving tools, templates, and processes that strengthen BME’s workforce development services.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- At least 4 years of relevant experience in public health, workforce development, or organizational capacity-building within the public or nonprofit sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to complex projects, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Experience facilitating or supporting training, learning, or stakeholder engagement activities.
- Familiarity with public health systems, workforce development frameworks, and/or accreditation and FPHS standards.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment.
- Experience working with or within state or local public health agencies (preferred).
- Exposure to workforce data analysis, competency frameworks, or performance improvement initiatives (preferred).
- Knowledge of public health workforce policy or funding streams (preferred).
- Experience using data visualization or collaboration tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Smartsheet, Miro) (preferred).
Benefits
- 6+ weeks total leave, including paid vacation, sick time, personal leave, and floating holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health FSA and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- One-time technology stipend
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
workforce developmentdata collectiondata analysisliterature reviewsenvironmental scansproject managementtraining system designpublic health modernizationcompetency-based development modelspublic health workforce trends
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsresearch skillswriting skillsattention to detailcollaborationstakeholder engagementtime managementcontinuous learning