Manager, Business Development

Job Title: Manager, Business Development
Location: Remote

Description

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.

Position Overview

BME Strategies is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead and  coordinate the development of competitive, high-quality proposals across our growing portfolio of state and  local public sector opportunities. The Manager will serve as one of the central hubs of the proposal process, managing timelines, ensuring  compliance, driving collaboration across teams, and elevating the quality and consistency of BME’s written submissions. This role bridges strategy and execution, working closely with the Senior Business Development Managers and technical leads to shape winning responses that reflect BME’s  expertise, values, and commitment to impact. 

This is a great fit for someone who loves process and storytelling equally, and someone who can bring order to  complexity, coach contributors, and help transform ideas into compelling, client-ready proposals. The role will fall under BME’s “Consultant” title stem.

Key Responsibilities

BME Org-Wide Responsibilities for Consultants:

• Leads or co-leads larger projects, technical and advisory, and contributes to project design.

• Independently driving work with minimal day-to-day/project oversight.
• May supervise Associates and Senior Associates.

Additional Responsibilities:

• This role will consist of approximately 60% proposal management work, 20% organization and systems management work, and 20% capture work. 

• Proposal Leadership & Management 
• Lead the full proposal lifecycle, from RFP release through submission and post-submission follow-up.
• Develop proposal timelines, assignments, and compliance checklists; ensure deliverables meet all  requirements and deadlines. 
• Facilitate kick-off meetings, color reviews, and final reviews, coordinating input from technical, design,  and leadership teams. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal contributors, partners, and subcontractors during  active proposal periods. 
• Quality Assurance & Content Development 
• Oversee proposal quality, consistency, and voice across all written materials. 
• Review, edit, and refine content developed by writers and subject matter experts for clarity, tone, and  alignment with win themes. 
• Maintain and evolve BME’s proposal templates, style guide, and content library to ensure high-quality,  brand-aligned materials.
• Process & Systems 
• Strengthen internal proposal processes and tools to improve efficiency and coordination across teams.
• Collaborate with the Senior Managers, BD on CRM updates, pipeline reporting, and post-proposal  debriefs. 
• Track and analyze proposal metrics (volume, win rate, themes) and recommend process improvements  based on data and lessons learned. 
• Collaboration & Mentorship 
• Support and mentor junior BD staff and proposal contributors, modeling best practices in proposal  management and writing. 
• Coordinate with practice leads to align technical content with BD strategy and organizational  priorities. 
• Partner with design and communications staff to ensure proposals are visually cohesive and accessible. 

Experience, Qualification, & Skills

• Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience in business development and/or proposal management required, including 2 or more years in public health, consulting, or state/local government contracting.
• Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field.
• Minimum 1-4 years of client-facing experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and balance structure with adaptability in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Demonstrated success managing proposals to state, municipal, or public health agencies.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and writing/editing skills. 
• Experience leading cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. 
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word and Excel for tracking), CRM  systems (e.g., HubSpot/Pipedrive/Salesforce), and collaborative platforms (Google Drive/Slack). 
• And an alignment with BME’s shared values. 

Work Environment 

• This is a full-time position based in a home office environment within the U.S.
• BME Strategies in a remote-first organization. This role may require occasional travel to client sites, conferences, or meetings as required; 10% travel is anticipated for this role.

Compensation & Benefits

• BME Strategies offers a competitive compensation package that includes:   
• 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;
• And opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• The salary range for this position is $79,040 - $112,320 annually. 

Please note: New employees are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint, dependent upon internal equity and the budgeted amount for the position.   

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, please complete and submit all information in the application link.
• We expect a large volume of applicants for this position and only those candidates invited to move forward in the interview process will be contacted. 
• Important Notice on Recruitment Fraud: BME Strategies communicates with applicants only through email addresses ending @bmestrategies.com. We do not use third-party domains for recruitment outreach. If you receive communication from a different email address, please do not respond and report it to us at [email protected]
• Please note that BME Strategies is unable to sponsor work-related visas.
• BME Strategies is 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.