Public Health Program Associate

Guidehouse

Public health program associate supporting Guidehouse’s federal health clients through research, analysis, implementation, and evaluation. Developing actionable recommendations and client deliverables across public health initiatives.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public health program planning, implementation, and evaluation, with strong analytical and communication skills to support diverse stakeholders. Proficient in developing operational resources and providing technical assistance to enhance public health initiatives.

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Public Health Program ManagementData Analysis and SynthesisTechnical Assistance and SupportCommunication with StakeholdersProficiency in Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningNeeds AssessmentQualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisPerformance MeasurementProgram EvaluationOperational Resource DevelopmentResearch MethodologiesPublic Health Systems KnowledgeProject Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsData Visualization ToolsSurvey ToolsCollaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Health CertificationProject Management CertificationProgram Evaluation CertificationProcess Improvement CertificationChange Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Public HealthHealth PolicyHealth AdministrationEpidemiologyBehavioral SciencesFederal Health ClientsStakeholder EngagementCapacity BuildingHealth ProgramsOrganizational Structures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Conduct research, environmental scans, literature reviews, needs assessments, and qualitative or quantitative analyses
Analyze and synthesize scientific, policy, programmatic, and operational information
Develop program plans, work plans, implementation approaches, guidance, tools, and other operational resources
Track program goals, schedules, milestones, deliverables, performance measures, risks, and action items
Monitor program activities, identify implementation challenges, and recommend improvements
Support program evaluation, performance measurement, quality improvement, and 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, public health, healthcare, community, and other stakeholder organizations
Prepare reports, executive briefings, presentations, meeting summaries, communication materials, and client deliverables
Translate complex information into clear, accessible, actionable content
Communicate progress, findings, risks, and recommendations to clients, project leadership, and team members
Review work products for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with client requirements
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and demonstrate quality, accountability, responsiveness, and client service
Perform additional public health programmatic, analytical, operational, or advisory responsibilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health sciences, health policy, health administration, epidemiology, social or behavioral sciences, biological sciences, public administration, public policy, or a related field
ONE (1) or more years of professional experience in Public Health
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"
Master’s degree in a listed or related field preferred
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 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible benefits package