BME Strategies

Consultant

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the SUA practice area, ensuring alignment with state and local public health goals, evidence-based practice, and harm reduction frameworks.
• Monitor emerging trends, policies, and best practices in substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery to inform BME’s strategy and client support.
• Forecast resource needs and staffing to support current and future projects across the SUA portfolio.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact and success of the firm’s SUA work and its contribution to firm-wide goals.
• Provide expertise across BME Strategies’ practice areas to integrate substance use prevention and recovery strategies into broader public health and behavioral health initiatives.
• Coordinate with other BME Practice Leads to ensure systems improvement and knowledge sharing is prioritized consistently across the organization.
• Contribute to firm-wide learning through case studies, best-practice documentation, and internal staff development.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for growth within the SUA practice area, expanding BME’s portfolio of prevention, treatment, and recovery-focused public health projects across all BME targeted states.
• Lead the capture and onboarding of new SUA clients and projects.
• Lead and contribute to proposal development for Substance Use Abatement contracts, grants, and RFPs, ensuring submissions highlight BME’s expertise in SUA and public health capacity building.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to set and achieve annual revenue targets for the SUA practice.
• Build BME Strategies’ presence and thought leadership through active participation in professional networks, conferences, and coalitions focused on behavioral health and substance use prevention.
• Design and scope SUA projects that are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and responsive to the needs of clients and communities.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality consulting engagements related to substance use prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support systems.
• Provide strategic and technical guidance to state and local agencies on issues such as system planning, data-informed decision-making, workforce capacity, and cross-sector collaboration.
• Support public health departments and municipalities in developing and implementing community-level plans to address substance use and overdose prevention.
• Ensure project contracts remain accurate, compliant, and current, with a focus on quality deliverables and exceptional client service.
• Lead needs assessments, strategic planning processes, and evaluations related to SUA systems and services.
• Provide technical assistance to local health departments, regional coalitions, and community-based organizations on program design, coordination, and quality improvement.
• Support clients in integrating evidence-based prevention and treatment models, including harm reduction approaches and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Develop frameworks, toolkits, and guidance documents that strengthen local and regional capacity to respond to substance use challenges.
• Facilitate trainings and learning collaboratives focused on cross-sector collaboration, behavioral health integration, and community engagement.
• Integrate equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness into all SUA initiatives, centering populations disproportionately impacted by substance use and overdose.
• Manage and mentor Associate- and Consultant-level staff within the SUA practice area, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Provide coaching and feedback to support staff’s professional growth and technical development.
• Lead performance management and staff development efforts in partnership with the Director of Finance & Operations.
• Cultivate relationships with public health agencies, behavioral health providers, recovery networks, and community coalitions to strengthen collaboration and impact.

Managing Consultant, Substance Use Abatement

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for multiple specialty practice areas, ensuring alignment with firmwide goals, modernization efforts, and equity principles.
• Support Managing Consultants in developing and executing strategic visions for their practice areas.
• Promote consistency in consulting approaches, methodologies, deliverables, and standards across practice areas.
• Identify cross-cutting needs, trends, and opportunities to strengthen BME’s consulting services and thought leadership.
• Establish and track KPIs for practice performance and growth.
• Foster collaboration across practice areas and contribute to firmwide systems improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with Managing Consultants to identify and pursue strategic business development opportunities within and across their specialty areas.
• Provide high-level review and guidance on proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.
• Support the development of new service lines and expansion into additional states or jurisdictions.
• Support annual revenue planning and resource allocation in collaboration with firm leadership.
• Represent BME in professional networks, coalitions, conferences, and thought leadership settings.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality consulting engagements across supervised practice areas.
• Provide senior-level guidance to clients on complex public health issues, systems improvements, and cross-jurisdictional planning.
• Serve as a resource for managing escalated client issues, timeline challenges, and interagency coordination.
• Support Managing Consultants in contract management, client communication, and quality assurance.
• Directly supervise several Managing Consultants who lead specialty practice areas.
• Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development to strengthen leadership capacity and technical excellence.
• Support recruitment, staffing decisions, and team resourcing in partnership with the Director of Public Health and internal Operations/HR leadership.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning across all supervised practice areas.
• Strengthen internal systems for knowledge capture, documentation, and shared learning.
• Lead or contribute to internal initiatives focused on improvement of consulting tools, processes, and training resources.
• Support integration of equity, cultural responsiveness, and inclusive practices across all specialty areas and project deliverables.

Senior Managing Consultant, Specialty Areas

Learning and Development

• Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of workforce development initiatives for public health agencies.
• Contribute to needs assessments, workforce plans, and implementation frameworks that align with Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) and accreditation standards.
• Conduct background research, literature reviews, and environmental scans to inform client recommendations.
• Assist with planning and facilitation of client meetings, stakeholder engagement sessions, and learning collaboratives.
• Draft and format deliverables such as reports, toolkits, training materials, and presentations.
• Support data collection and analysis efforts related to workforce capacity, training needs, and organizational readiness.
• Track and manage project tasks and timelines to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and to a high standard.
• Provide responsive, professional client communication and contribute to a positive client experience
• Work closely with project leads to coordinate deliverables and ensure alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Collaborate across practice areas (e.g., emergency preparedness, substance use, or monitoring & evaluation) to integrate workforce development principles into broader public health initiatives.
• Participate in internal project debriefs and contribute to firm-wide learning through sharing insights, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Apply knowledge of public health workforce trends, equity frameworks, and competency-based development models to project work.
• Contribute to the development of practical tools and guidance documents that help clients strengthen workforce systems and staff capacity.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning by staying current on developments in workforce planning, training system design, and public health modernization.
• Integrate equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness into all deliverables and client interactions.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as improving tools, templates, and processes that strengthen BME’s workforce development services.

Public Health Consultant, Workforce Development

• Lead and support M&E activities, including logic model development, indicator design, data collection planning, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Conduct epidemiologic analyses, surveillance reviews, community health assessments, and other data-driven assessments that inform client priorities.
• Design and implement QI frameworks, including identifying improvement opportunities, facilitating QI projects, coaching teams on QI methods, and developing related tools and guidance.
• Support public health accreditation (e.g., PHAB) readiness, including performance management systems, documentation review, domain mapping, and development of required plans and policies.
• Conducting community outreach activities, including participatory evaluation and assessment approaches.
• Lead and manage public health projects and programs, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality.
• Serve as a primary liaison between clients, community partners, and project stakeholders.
• Support the design and implementation of public health initiatives, trainings, and technical assistance activities across assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain organized systems for project tracking, data management, and reporting.
• Prepare high-quality written deliverables including data summaries, evaluation reports, dashboards, presentations, and policy or procedural documents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to build tools, templates, and guidance that enhance client capacity in M&E, accreditation, epidemiology, and QI.
• Contribute to business development by supporting proposal writing, scope development, and identifying new opportunities for ME/QI and accreditation support.
• Other duties as assigned in support of BME’s mission and client commitments.

Public Health Consultant – Monitoring, Evaluation, Quality Improvement

Communications

• Serve as the primary advisor to clients on communication strategy, message development, and creative storytelling.
• Navigates project ambiguity and pivots seamlessly to maintain steady partnership and meet client needs as they evolve
• Develop tailored communications plans that align with client objectives and target audiences, including messaging frameworks, visual identity systems, and outreach strategies.
• Lead client discovery sessions to understand goals, audiences, and desired outcomes; translate insights into creative solutions and deliverables.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and stakeholder discussions to guide creative and communications approaches.
• Oversee the development of high-quality, audience-centered creative deliverables including reports, infographics, presentations, campaign collateral, and digital media.
• Translate technical or policy-heavy content into clear, visually compelling materials that promote understanding and engagement.
• Maintain creative standards and ensure visual consistency across client projects.
• Manage the design and production process from concept through delivery, coordinating with internal and external designers as needed.
• Act as a trusted partner to client leads, ensuring high-quality service, timely delivery, and creative excellence.
• Collaborate closely with BME’s consulting and business development teams to integrate design and communications strategies into broader client scopes of work.
• Lead proposal development and thought leadership efforts related to creative strategy, communications, and design.
• Develop and track metrics to assess communication effectiveness and audience engagement.
• Identify emerging design and communication trends relevant to public health and government communications.
• Continuously refine creative processes and tools to enhance efficiency and client value.

Senior Consultant, Communications Strategy – Design

• Support multiple client projects through planning, coordination, and administrative support.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of public health programs, assessments, trainings, and evaluations.
• Assist with grants management, including preparing budgets, monitoring spending, developing work plans, and submitting reports.
• Coordinate meetings, trainings, and events, including scheduling, materials preparation, and follow-up documentation.
• Maintain organized records, data, and tracking systems to support internal and client reporting.
• Contribute to the development of written deliverables such as summaries, reports, presentations, and communication materials.
• Assist in preparing grant proposals and other funding-related documents.
• Support coalition and partnership activities by helping manage communication and logistics among stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members to continuously improve processes and client service.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of BME’s mission and client commitments.

Associate Public Health Consultant

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Workforce Development practice area, ensuring alignment with public health modernization and workforce equity goals.
• Identify and forecast workforce needs across BME’s client portfolio to ensure scalable, data-informed strategies.
• Monitor emerging trends, tools, and policy shifts in the public health workforce landscape, including competency frameworks, accreditation standards, and capacity-building innovations.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure impact and success of workforce initiatives and firm-wide goals.
• Provide expertise across BME Strategies practice areas to integrate workforce planning, learning, and leadership development approaches into broader client initiatives.
• Coordinate with other BME Practice Leads to ensure systems improvement and knowledge sharing is prioritized consistently across the organization.
• Contribute to firm-wide learning through case studies, best-practice guidance, and internal staff development.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for growth within the Workforce Development practice, expanding BME’s portfolio of workforce planning, training, and organizational capacity-building projects.
• Lead the capture and onboarding of new workforce development clients and projects.
• Lead and contribute to proposal development for workforce-related contracts, grants, and RFPs, ensuring submissions highlight BME’s expertise in workforce systems and public health capacity building.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to set and achieve annual revenue targets for the Workforce Development practice.
• Build BME Strategies’ presence and thought leadership through active participation in professional networks, conferences, and coalitions focused on workforce innovation and public health infrastructure.
• Design and scope workforce development projects, ensuring approaches are evidence-based, practical, and responsive to client needs.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality consulting engagements related to workforce assessments, training system design, and public health leadership development.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance to local and state agencies on issues such as workforce pipeline development, staff retention, recruitment strategies, competency frameworks, and performance improvement systems.
• Support municipal and regional clients in developing and implementing workforce plans that align with accreditation and Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) standards.
• Ensure project contracts remain accurate, compliant, and current, with a focus on quality deliverables and exceptional client service.
• Lead the design and implementation of workforce development frameworks, learning plans, and competency-based training programs for public health staff and leaders.
• Facilitate needs assessments, curriculum development, and evaluation of training and learning outcomes.
• Develop tools and dashboards for tracking workforce trends, skill gaps, and professional development progress.
• Provide technical assistance on leadership pipelines, workforce stabilization, recruitment strategies, and performance management systems.
• Integrate principles of equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness into all workforce development activities.
• Translate findings and recommendations into clear, actionable plans and communication materials for government and community stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor Associate- and Consultant-level staff in the Workforce Development practice area, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Provide coaching and feedback to support professional growth and technical excellence.
• Lead performance management and staff development efforts in partnership with the Director of Finance & Operations.
• Cultivate relationships with public health agencies, academic partners, funders, and associations to strengthen collaboration and impact across the public health workforce ecosystem.

Managing Consultant, Workforce Development

Business Development Rep

• Identify and qualify opportunities that align with BME’s strategic priorities and capabilities.
• Conduct market research and partner outreach to expand BME’s visibility and pipeline.
• Work with the Leadership Team to forecast, track, and evaluate business development performance.
• Lead proposal strategy, writing, and coordination for state, federal, and foundation solicitations.
• Partner with technical staff to shape solution design, budgets, and win themes.
• Manage proposal schedules, ensure compliance, and deliver high-quality, competitive submissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients, teaming partners, and funders.
• Support capture planning, client engagement, and early-stage discussions that lead to new opportunities.
• Represent BME at conferences, networking events, and professional forums to expand visibility and partnerships.
• Strengthen BME’s internal BD systems, including CRM management, pipeline reporting, and proposal library development.
• Recommend process improvements and tools that enhance coordination, efficiency, and knowledge management.

Senior Business Development Manager

• Contribute to the design and development of emergency preparedness and response plans, exercises, trainings, and related materials.
• Support local and regional public health agencies in meeting federal and state emergency preparedness deliverables.
• Conduct and summarize needs assessments to inform preparedness priorities, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies.
• Collect, clean, and analyze preparedness data to produce actionable insights for local and state partners.
• Collaborate with local boards of health, healthcare coalitions, regional preparedness coordinators, and community organizations to strengthen response capacity and volunteer management systems.
• Coordinate and document advisory board and coalition meetings, including communications, agenda preparation, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with developing and updating policies, procedures, and protocols for public health programs.
• Support community education and outreach activities, including public health campaigns, trainings, and events.
• Maintain organized records, data systems, and reporting documentation in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support project and firm objectives.

Emergency Preparedness Associate Consultant

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of emergency preparedness and response plans, exercises, and trainings.
• Serve as the primary project manager and client liaison, ensuring deliverables meet quality, scope, timeline, and budget expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through thoughtful communication, proactive problem-solving, and responsive service.
• Oversee contract compliance and ensure project agreements and amendments remain current and accurate.
• Advise local and state public health agencies on preparedness frameworks, risk assessment, and incident response protocols.
• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.
• Identify new opportunities to enhance client preparedness and resilience through innovative approaches and partnerships.
• Supervise and support project staff on deliverable development, stakeholder engagement, and emergency management principles.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance input to assigned staff in partnership with firm leadership.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports professional growth and learning.
• Design and facilitate complex multi-agency exercises, after-action reviews, and improvement plans.
• Analyze and interpret preparedness and response data to generate actionable recommendations for system improvement.
• Develop and refine best practice tools, templates, and guidance documents to advance firm-wide emergency preparedness capabilities.
• Collaborate across BME practice areas to share insights, strengthen service delivery, and contribute to firm-wide learning.
• Represent BME Strategies at state and regional preparedness meetings, conferences, and coalitions.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with partners and stakeholders across the emergency preparedness and public health ecosystem.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support project and firm objectives.