BME Strategies

Managing Consultant, Public Affairs

BME Strategies

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • 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.
  • Oversee Branding and Visual Identity for Programs & Campaigns.
  • Manage Content /Template Creation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.
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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Campaign PlanningDigital Media PlanningPublic RelationsContent CreationPolicy TranslationLegislative TrackingProposal DevelopmentProject OversightBusiness DevelopmentData Storytelling
Soft skills
LeadershipMentoringPresentation SkillsCommunicationRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityStrategic ThinkingCollaborationClient ManagementTraining
Certifications
MPHMPA