Founded in 2004, BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in providing Public Health design and implementation programming for local, regional, and state governments.
Position Overview
BME Strategies, a fast-growing, mission-driven consulting firm focused on advancing health equity and public health systems, is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to help expand our reach beyond Massachusetts and deepen our partnerships with state and local public agencies.
This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and organized professional to shape and drive the firm’s growth by identifying opportunities, coordinating proposal responses, and building BD systems in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead opportunity tracking across multiple states and municipalities using platforms like BidPrime and state/municipal portals.
- Manage the full capture lifecycle - research, qualification, partner engagement, and win strategy.
- Serve as lead proposal manager across multiple RFPs and RFQs, coordinating internal and external teams.
- Own the proposal calendar and ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
- Draft and/or edit technical and non-technical proposal sections, including capability statements, staffing, past performance, and cover letters.
- Develop internal tools, templates, and BD trackers to support an efficient, scalable pipeline.
- Lead knowledge management efforts, including organizing previous submissions and maintaining boilerplate content.
- Support staff and consultants in understanding BD processes and contributing to proposals.
- Coordinate with partners, subcontractors, and subject-matter experts to compile and vet proposal materials.
- Collaborate with leadership to prioritize target markets and agencies for strategic expansion
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in business development and/or proposal management, preferably in public health, consulting, or state/local government contracting.
- Demonstrated success managing proposals to state, municipal, or public health agencies.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and writing/editing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and proposal collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Smartsheet, etc.).
- Strong interpersonal skills with a client-service mindset.
- Bachelor’s degree required (any field); Master’s preferred but not required
Working Conditions
- Remote work, with occasional travel to client sites, conferences, or meetings as required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Benefits
- Expected salary range is $80k-120k/ annually, with annual bonus opportunity, depending on performance.
- BME Strategies offers a competitive benefits package, including vacation time, sick time, floating holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health FSA, dependent care FSA, health savings account (HSA), 401(k) plan with employer match, and a one-time technology stipend.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
We anticipate a high volume of applications, and while we wish we could connect with everyone, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that BME Strategies is unable to sponsor work-related visas.
We are made up of individuals with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. These varied points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
BME Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.
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