Managing Consultant, Workforce Development

Job Description: • Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Workforce Development practice area, ensuring alignment with public health modernization and workforce equity goals. • Identify and forecast workforce needs across BME’s client portfolio to ensure scalable, data-informed strategies. • Monitor emerging trends, tools, and policy shifts in the public health workforce landscape, including competency frameworks, accreditation standards, and capacity-building innovations. • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure impact and success of workforce initiatives and firm-wide goals. • Provide expertise across BME Strategies practice areas to integrate workforce planning, learning, and leadership development approaches into broader client initiatives. • Coordinate with other BME Practice Leads to ensure systems improvement and knowledge sharing is prioritized consistently across the organization. • Contribute to firm-wide learning through case studies, best-practice guidance, and internal staff development. • Identify and cultivate opportunities for growth within the Workforce Development practice, expanding BME’s portfolio of workforce planning, training, and organizational capacity-building projects. • Lead the capture and onboarding of new workforce development clients and projects. • Lead and contribute to proposal development for workforce-related contracts, grants, and RFPs, ensuring submissions highlight BME’s expertise in workforce systems and public health capacity building. • Collaborate with firm leadership to set and achieve annual revenue targets for the Workforce Development practice. • Build BME Strategies’ presence and thought leadership through active participation in professional networks, conferences, and coalitions focused on workforce innovation and public health infrastructure. • Design and scope workforce development projects, ensuring approaches are evidence-based, practical, and responsive to client needs. • Oversee delivery of high-quality consulting engagements related to workforce assessments, training system design, and public health leadership development. • Provide technical and strategic guidance to local and state agencies on issues such as workforce pipeline development, staff retention, recruitment strategies, competency frameworks, and performance improvement systems. • Support municipal and regional clients in developing and implementing workforce plans that align with accreditation and Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) standards. • Ensure project contracts remain accurate, compliant, and current, with a focus on quality deliverables and exceptional client service. • Lead the design and implementation of workforce development frameworks, learning plans, and competency-based training programs for public health staff and leaders. • Facilitate needs assessments, curriculum development, and evaluation of training and learning outcomes. • Develop tools and dashboards for tracking workforce trends, skill gaps, and professional development progress. • Provide technical assistance on leadership pipelines, workforce stabilization, recruitment strategies, and performance management systems. • Integrate principles of equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness into all workforce development activities. • Translate findings and recommendations into clear, actionable plans and communication materials for government and community stakeholders. • Manage and mentor Associate- and Consultant-level staff in the Workforce Development practice area, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. • Provide coaching and feedback to support professional growth and technical excellence. • Lead performance management and staff development efforts in partnership with the Director of Finance & Operations. • Cultivate relationships with public health agencies, academic partners, funders, and associations to strengthen collaboration and impact across the public health workforce ecosystem. Requirements: • Master’s degree (MPH, MPA, MS, or related field) with a focus in public health, organizational development, workforce development, or education/training systems. • 6–12 years of progressive experience in workforce development, training systems design, or organizational capacity building within the public or nonprofit sectors. • 5+ years of experience managing client relationships in a consulting or professional services setting. • 3+ years of project leadership experience overseeing large-scale workforce or organizational development initiatives. • 3+ years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and team management. • Demonstrated success leading workforce assessments, strategic planning, or implementation projects with government or municipal clients. • Experience designing and facilitating training programs, leadership development initiatives, or learning collaboratives. • Strong understanding of public health accreditation, Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS), and national workforce development frameworks. • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences. • Proven ability to balance strategic vision with operational implementation and attention to detail. 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 Apply tot his job