Senior Consultants serve as trusted advisors to clients and project teams by framing complex challenges, identifying critical questions, guiding decision-making, and recommending course corrections as needs and conditions evolve. They design and lead projects that achieve client objectives and exceed expectations.

They apply Kahuina's appreciative inquiry and strengths-based change management approaches, drawing on extensive public health expertise to identify opportunities for clients and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Senior Consultants contribute to the continuous improvement of company processes and business development efforts, helping shape and articulate technical and management approaches for proposals and new opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects, including developing project schedules and work plans, setting delivery expectations for project teams, delegating tasks, evaluating output quality, and managing project budgets, schedules, and risks.

• Design and evaluate public health surveillance systems and data collection and management workflows across national, state, territorial, local, and tribal environments.

• Conceptualize and develop use cases and recommendations for modernized data exchange and utilization, leveraging national standards and governance practices applicable to federal, state, territorial, local, and tribal public health agency contexts.

• Author analytic findings and recommendations in a variety of formats appropriate to the clients’ use and communication needs; e.g., summary reports, strategic plans, and briefings.

• Develop and lead analysis plans, including statistical analyses and dashboard visualizations, for public health data.

• Design and facilitate peer learning opportunities, workgroup sessions, and convenings for public health professionals and partners to advance public health priorities.

• Take ownership of assigned projects and tasks, manage time and resources to ensure high-quality deliverables, adherence to project schedules, and responsiveness consistent with Kahuina’s standards and exceeding client expectations.

• Proactively identify and elevate project risks to company leadership.

• Foster trust, collaboration, and respect among clients, project partners, and within the Kahuina team.

• Identify and implement opportunities, including strategies, processes, protocols, and methods, to enhance team and business efficiency.

• Develop and strengthen client relationships in support of Kahuina business development efforts.

• Communicate clearly and concisely with clients, partners, and team members, tailoring messages appropriately to each audience.

• Support team responses to requests for proposals and other funding opportunities.

• Foster the growth and professional development among team members.

• Continuously set goals, apply lessons learned, and pursue opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A master's degree and 8+ years of public health experience or equivalent demonstration of mastery in the business’s core service area.

Other

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a member of a collaborative team.

• Proficiency in project management principles, methods, and tools.

• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis methods, tools, and software.

• Strong digital literacy and proficiency with standard productivity software and workplace technology tools.

• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

• Ability to travel for work, as needed and subject to approval.

• Availability during Eastern Time business hours.

• Continuous access to reliable high-speed internet service from the location(s) where work is performed.

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their creativity in the cover letter and describe the value they will add to Kahuina.

Kahuina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse team.