Senior Manager, Business Development
About The Position
Founded in 2004, BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs for local, regional, and state government partners. Our work supports evidence-based, community-driven solutions that strengthen public health systems and advance equity across the communities we serve. At BME, our clients are on the front lines of Public Health. Priorities may shift but our commitment to supporting our partners does not. We take pride in having multi-year, multi-project engagements, often working closely as an extension of their staff. Our success comes from our shared values: a bias toward action; optimistically collaborative; willingness to navigate ambiguity; minimal ego - no job is too small or big; pursuing the equitable solution; always learning, and; committed to quality at every stage. BME Strategies is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to help expand the firm’s reach beyond our base in Massachusetts and deepen our partnerships with state and local public agencies across the country. 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 business development (BD) systems in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. The role will fall under BME’s “Senior Consultant” title stem.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in business development and/or proposal management, required, including 4 or more years in public health, consulting, or state/local government contracting.
- Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years client-facing experience, including 2 or more in project leadership roles.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- 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.
- An alignment with BME’s shared values.
Nice To Haves
- People management experience preferred.
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
Benefits
- 6+ weeks total leave, including paid vacation, sick time, personal leave, and floating holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, with 75% employer-paid coverage for the employee & 50% employer-paid coverage for dependents
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
