Managing Consultant, Public Affairs

BME Strategies • Boston, MA

21d • $95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

As part of the BME Strategies Management Team, the Managing Consultant, Public Affairs (PA) plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction in public health communications, creative support, and advocacy technical assistance. This position ensures that BME Strategies’ work supports government and community partners in crafting impactful stories that will educate the public and decision makers at every level, while actively contributing to the firm’s business development and growth strategy. Managing Consultants serve as Practice Leads. The PA Practice Lead will guide strategy, oversee client engagements, and lead high-quality technical assistance and program implementation projects related to public health communications and advocacy. They will also play a key role in identifying new opportunities within Massachusetts and targeted expansion states, cultivating client and partner relationships, and developing high-quality proposals that expand BME’s impact and reach.

Requirements

• MPH or MPA, or similar relevant graduate degree
• 6-12 years of progressive, relevant professional experience working in state advocacy and/or strategic communications
• 4+ years of client facing experience in a consulting firm or similar services organization
• 4+ years project oversight/project leadership experience
• 4+ years people management experience
• Experience and comfort with leading business development activities, including sourcing, proposal development and contracting
• Superior presentation skills; comfortable presenting to leadership/stakeholders/clients
• Comfort with ambiguity; easily manages adjustments between high level content and detailed deliverables
• Able to translate complex concepts and data across diverse audiences
• Comfortable with travel to client sites/conferences throughout the year and working effectively in a fast-paced, at times demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Public Health Communications Strategy
• Develop and execute End-to-end Campaign Planning & Execution.
• Lead Brand and Identity Audits.
• Design Culturally-Responsive / Hyperlocal Messaging.
• Translate Data to Storytelling.
• Manage Digital Media Planning and Digital Media Buys.
• Provide Media Outreach / Public Relations Support.
• Creative & Design Support
• Oversee Branding and Visual Identity for Programs & Campaigns.
• Manage Content /Template Creation.
• Advocacy & Policy
• Advocacy TA: Policy Translation for Varied Audiences, Policy Brief & White Paper Development, and Legislative Tracking.
• Advocacy Strategy: Legislative Target Selection, Issue Advocacy Education, Messaging, and Testimony Drafting.
• Advocacy Training: Prepare clients for Legislative Meetings (in person or online) and Delivery of Public Testimony (in person or online), and conduct Role Playing Training Exercises.
• Strategic Leadership
• Develop and execute a strategic vision and road map for the PA practice area.
• Monitor emerging trends and best practices to inform BME’s strategy and client support.
• Forecast resource needs and staffing to support current and future projects across the PA portfolio.
• Business Development
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for growth within the PA practice area.
• Lead the capture and onboarding of new PA clients and projects.
• Lead and contribute to proposal development for Public Affairs contracts, grants, and RFPs.
• Support and strategize with other practice leads and the BME Business Development team to support firm strategy.
• Build BME Strategies’ presence and thought leadership through active participation in professional networks, conferences, and coalitions.
• Stakeholder & People Management
• Manage and mentor Associate- and Consultant-level staff within the PA practice area.
• Cultivate relationships with public health agencies and community coalitions to strengthen collaboration and impact.

Benefits

• 6+ weeks total leave, including paid vacation, sick time, personal leave, and floating holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health FSA and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• One-time technology stipend
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level