Public Health Strategic Planning Consultant

Founded in 2004, BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in providing Public Health design and implementation programming for local, regional, and state governments.

Position Overview

The Public Health Strategic Planning Consultant will provide expert guidance and support to local health departments, regional public health collaboratives, and industry groups in developing and implementing effective strategic plans to enhance public health outcomes. This role involves assessing current public health initiatives, identifying opportunities, facilitating client conversations, and formulating comprehensive strategies that align with organizational goals and community needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment and Analysis: Conduct thorough evaluations of existing public health programs and initiatives to identify strengths, opportunities, organizational capacity, and key support functions.
• Strategic Planning: Facilitate the development of long-term strategic plans that address public health priorities, incorporating data-driven insights and stakeholder input.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with public health officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure inclusive participation in the planning process.
• Project Management: Lead project management of strategic planning efforts, including defining project timelines, coordinating with partners, managing tasks, and ensuring timely project delivery.
• Implementation Support: Assist organizations in executing strategic plans, providing ongoing support, training, and resources to ensure successful implementation.
• Evaluation and Monitoring: Establish metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Communication and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and progress to stakeholders.

We understand that there are many paths to acquiring experience. Therefore, we welcome candidates from diverse and nontraditional backgrounds for this role, including those who have demonstrated transferable skills to carry out the major duties outlined in this job description.

• Education: Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience facilitating strategic planning initiatives and drafting strategic plans. Experience in public health or a related field. 
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication, project management, and facilitation skills; proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with local public health frameworks, policies, and best practices; understanding of community health needs and resources.

Compensation and Benefits

• Expected range is $75,000 - $85,000 annually
• BME Strategies offers a competitive benefits package, including vacation time, sick time, floating holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health FSA, dependent care FSA, 401k matching, and a one-time technology stipend.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Working Conditions

• Remote work, with occasional travel to client sites, conferences, or meetings as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.

BME Strategies expects a large volume of applicants for this position and only those candidates invited to move forward in the interview process will be contacted. 

Please note that BME Strategies is unable to sponsor work-related visas.

We are made up of people 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.