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

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

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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

+ 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

_Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel 20 – 30% or more._

**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

**What we look for**

Strong teamwork, work ethic, commitment to continuous improvement and a relentless commitment to EY values.

**What we offer**

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $96,300 to $176,500. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $115,500 to $200,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

+ **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.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. **If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.**

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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