Job Description

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

The Internal Consultant supports the scoping and/or execution of strategic initiatives across Rady Children's Health, contributing to enterprise-wide transformation and post-merger integration efforts. This role works closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to translate strategic goals into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and readiness for change. The Internal Consultant also guides final executive sponsorship, future budget development, informs project feasibility to inform leader decision-making on whether to pursue potential initiatives, and ensures effective transitions following project approval to operations where appropriate.

The Internal Consultant assists in the development or management of strategic projects, conducting analyses, and preparing high-quality deliverables that inform decision-making by senior level leaders. The role requires strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively across clinical, operational, and executive audiences.

Pay Range

Minimum $99,819 Midpoint $132,288 Maximum $164,736

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in strategic planning, project coordination, or consulting in healthcare or a related field.
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives and working with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with strategic frameworks such as SWOT, PESTLE, or Balanced Scorecard.
• Exposure to project management and change management methodologies

operations.

Preferred:

• Exposure to healthcare transformation, service line planning, or care model redesign.
• Experience supporting post-merger integration or enterprise change initiatives.
• Experience preparing presentations and reports for leadership audiences.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare, or related field.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.

Training

Required: Exposure to project management and change management methodologies.
Preferred: Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen experience; Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent; Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, AIM)

Specialized Skills

• Required: Proficient in data analytics using MS Office Excel. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively, and professionally, with others including leadership of all levels. Well-developed facilitation and presentation skills. Proficient in MS Office PowerPoint skills. Proven skills in effectively running multiple assignments and delivering work product by deadlines.

Licensure

• Required: None required.

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement:

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.