EY Government Public Sector - Transformation Execution 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

433121908

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.

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
• Anticipate and identify risks; escalate any issues as appropriate
• Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff; help create a positive learning culture
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Skills and attributes for success

You will ideally have previous exposure to consulting, and a keen interest in advising the US government and public sector. You should have strong communication skills, and business and technology acumen, and have a passion for delivering value to our clients.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in public health, laboratory sciences, infectious disease, epidemiology, immunology, virology, or related fields
• Experience fostering strong relationships with clients
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher, which will be driven by the engagement requirement
• Must be comfortable working in-person in the greater Washington, DC area as needed

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working in global management consulting firm or technology company focused on the government and public sector
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with clients and team members

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.