Government and Public Sector - Transformation Execution - Consulting - Senior Consultant

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From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need.

 

The opportunity

 

Ernst & Young (EY) Government & Public Sector (GPS) is helping organizations solve complex problems through purpose-led transformation. To achieve this mission, a diverse and talented team from around the globe are creating innovative digital experiences that help our clients succeed and thrive.

 

Our practice combines an understanding of the public sector’s diverse mission needs with private sector leading practices. We respond to each client’s issues by bringing together highly skilled professionals across our Consulting, Assurance, Tax and Strategy and Transactions service lines. This integrated approach provides the support and flexibility to meet the unique requirements of our clients.

 

You will join a talented group of professionals who are advising U.S. federal agencies with strategy, customer experience, process improvement, effectiveness and program integration. As a member of our team, you will help our clients envision, design and implement a range of high-impact solutions and services involving public health, epidemiology, and infectious disease.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

As a Health/Biological Sciences Senior Consultant, we'll help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and giving you the experience of working with clients within our Government and Public Sector. You’ll have the opportunity to build your skills, while also working in multidisciplinary teams, often directly with leaders of major organizations, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge. You’ll be responsible for the following:

 

• Provide advisory support on advanced science & technology efforts focused on public health, infectious disease, and epidemiology topics
• Provide input to government clients by researching and recommending new solutions and developing plans
• Collaborate with government clients and international partners on project planning and implementation of solutions
• Provide independent analysis and assessment of data and research results
• Provide in-depth feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of project plans, objectives, and methodologies
• Develop workshops and other planning sessions to achieve program objectives
• Develop and track metrics and key performance indicators
• Develop briefings, reports, and other presentations to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to a broad range of stakeholders
• Review, assess, define, and provide recommendations to mitigate technical and schedule risk for projects
• Establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships
• Identify innovative insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership
• Contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives
• Communicate effectively with EY engagement partners and managers