BME StrategiesRemote
Senior Manager, Business Development
United States of America
Full Time
4 hours ago
$95,000 - $125,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
Business developmentProposal managementPublic healthState and local government contractingClient-facing experienceMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceSharePointSmartsheetLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in public health programs for government partners. They are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to expand their reach and deepen partnerships with public agencies across the country by identifying opportunities and managing proposal responses.
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:
- 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
- People management experience preferred