Rural Health Program & Policy Senior Consultant

Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, government operations modernization, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey-before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.

Work you'll do

As a Rural Health Program & Policy Delivery Senior Consultant on the Operations Transformation team, you will provide analytical and operational support to project teams working on projects under the Rural Health Transformation Program, coordinating research, documentation, and day-to-day delivery. This is a client-facing role supporting teams in the day-to-day execution of program deliverables. The ideal candidate has a foundational interest and some experience in health policy or public sector work, strong organizational skills, and an eagerness to grow within a fast-paced consulting environment.

Role responsibilities include:

• Conduct research on rural health policy topics, Medicaid regulations, and state government program developments, summarizing findings for internal team use
• Assist in the preparation of internal and client-ready materials including PowerPoint presentations, meeting agendas, status reports, and program trackers
• Maintain team calendars, meeting schedules, and action item logs to support project coordination
• Support tracking of program milestones, deliverables, and deadlines across multiple workstreams
• Assist senior team members with data gathering, documentation, and quality review of project outputs
• Help maintain shared team resources including SharePoint sites, distribution lists, and filing systems

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Operations Transformation offering provides NextGen core operational solutions and operating models, business-led technology support, and process optimization services, maximizing value to our government clients' missions.

This opportunity sits within our Deloitte US Delivery Center model, which is dedicated to driving impactful business services. It leverages Deloitte's scale and talent, as well as a center delivery model to provide high-quality, cost-effective service with standardized processes and procedures to service businesses across Deloitte.

The Deloitte US Delivery Center has a small-business feel with a big-business impact. With the resources of Deloitte and a community feel, the delivery center model provides high-quality services to our clients. USDC professionals work out of one of our specific delivery center locations, and each location presents dynamic career opportunities for professionals to focus on their work with nominal travel requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of professional experience in a public sector, healthcare, consulting, or related environment
• Delivery Center Location & Travel Requirements:

• Hybrid Work Model: Operate under a hybrid system requiring residence within a commutable distance to one of the US Delivery Center locations (Gilbert, Lake Mary, or Mechanicsburg) or Geo-Hub locations (Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, and Philadelphia)
• Co-location Expectation: Spend up to 30% of working time co-located at an assigned office for orchestrated opportunities, including projects, practice sessions, training, and Moments That Matter at a Deloitte Delivery Center location, Geo-Hub location, approved site, or project location
• Travel Requirement: Maximum of 10% overnight travel for client or project purposes
• Relocation Requirement: If relocation is necessary, complete the move within 12 weeks from the start date to reside within a commutable distance

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred:

• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to summarize research and draft clear, organized documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized across multiple priorities
• Collaborative working style with a willingness to support teammates
• Academic or professional background in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field
• Exposure to Medicaid, state health agency programs, or human services policy (through coursework, internships, or early career experience)
• Experience using SharePoint or similar project coordination and document management tools
• Familiarity with rural health issues, health equity, or underserved population health topics
• Experience supporting meeting coordination, note-taking, or reporting in a professional set

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $91,100 to $163,100.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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