Senior Manager, Business Development

BME Strategies

Senior Manager leading business development initiatives for public health consulting firm BME Strategies. Expanding reach and managing proposal submissions for state and local agencies.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.
People management experience preferred.
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.
Alignment with BME’s shared values.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal managementbusiness developmentproject leadershipwritingeditingresearchqualificationpartner engagementwin strategyknowledge management

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsclient-service mindsetteamworkindependencepeople management

Certifications

Master’s degree in Public Health