Global Health Program Operations Consultant

Job Family: Management Consulting | Travel Required: Up to 10% | Clearance: Active Secret

About the role

As a Global Health Program Operations Consultant supporting Guidehouse’s U.S. Department of State portfolio, you will contribute to the planning, implementation, and improvement of global health programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate is an analytical and organized professional with an interest in global health, foreign assistance, or management consulting. You will work across a diverse portfolio of initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to support program execution, analyze information, coordinate activities, and develop high-quality client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution across program management, financial management, grants, data and analytics, technology modernization, and operations.
• Track project plans, action items, risks, issues, and status updates to keep work on track.
• Analyze financial, performance, and other information to identify insights and support decision‑making.
• Develop client‑ready presentations, analyses, dashboards, SOPs, and other deliverables.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and support meetings, decisions, and follow‑up activities.
• Support process improvement, change initiatives, and implementation of new ways of working.
• Use Excel, reporting platforms, automation, and AI tools to analyze data and improve processes and reporting.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to quality, detail, and deadlines.

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in consulting, government, global health, international development, program management, or a related field.

Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience supporting the U.S. Department of State, USAID, foreign assistance, or global health programs.
• Experience in federal consulting or a government‑facing professional services environment.
• Familiarity with AI solutions, data visualization, automation, or collaboration tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and related tools.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00‑$124,000.00. 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.