[Hiring] Associate Principal, Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Improvement @BME Strategies

Role Description

BME Strategies is recruiting for an Associate Principal within the Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Improvement (MEQI) practice, with a portfolio spanning state-scale program evaluation and public health data modernization. This may include:

• Rural health evaluation design and implementation
• Multi-site evaluation architecture
• Performance measurement for complex public health initiatives
• Public health data strategy
• Health information exchange (HIE) integration
• Data governance
• Capacity-building for public health agencies navigating a rapidly changing data landscape

Candidates may come to this role from a program evaluation background, a public health data systems background, or both. Strong candidates will have:

• A track record of leading complex engagements at the state level
• Experience managing and developing staff
• Client relationship management with sophistication and commercial awareness
• Contributions to business development with credibility

This role is an excellent fit for someone committed to growing a practice and developing a team while delivering excellent technical work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, or a closely related field required
• PhD or equivalent terminal degree a plus
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience in applied public health, program evaluation, health data systems, or a closely related field
• At least 4 years in a consulting firm environment
• Minimum of 4 years people management experience
• Minimum 7 years client-facing experience, including 4 or more in project leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing staff in a professional services or consulting environment
• Track record of managing state-level or large-scope client relationships
• Experience contributing to business development, including proposal writing and client relationship development, at a senior level
• Experience navigating state government procurement environments and multi-party teaming structures a plus
• Strong analytical abilities across quantitative and/or qualitative methods
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled facilitator and presenter
• Able to manage competing priorities across multiple engagements and staff
• Familiarity with public health systems and practices at the local and state level
• Understanding of evaluation frameworks, quality improvement tools, performance management, and/or public health data modernization
• Familiarity with federal funding landscapes (e.g., RHTP, PHIG) a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Alignment with BME’s shared values

Requirements

• Lead delivery across active engagements, serving as the senior client-facing point of contact and final reviewer on deliverables
• Oversee state-scale program evaluation engagements
• Lead or oversee public health data modernization engagements
• Identify delivery risks early and escalate to the practice lead with proposed mitigations
• Contribute to after-action reviews and knowledge capture at project close
• Serve as the primary account manager for standing client relationships
• Provide the technical and methodological substance for proposals
• Participate in go/no-go decisions as the technical voice
• Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities within existing client relationships
• Partner with the Senior BD Advisor on pursuits they source
• Actively build the capacity of junior and mid-level staff through structured mentorship
• Develop and maintain a thought leadership platform relevant to state-scale evaluation and/or public health data modernization
• Participate in MEQI practice leadership meetings and semi-annual strategy reviews
• Other duties as assigned in support of BME's mission and client commitments

Benefits

• 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

The salary range for this position is $99,840 - $162,240 annually.

Company Description

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.