Proposal Writer

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

BME Strategies, a fast-growing, mission-driven consulting firm focused on advancing health equity and public health systems, is seeking a skilled and adaptable Proposal Writer to join our growing Business Development (BD) team. This role will play a key part in crafting clear, compelling, and responsive proposals to secure state and local contracts. Working within a fast-moving, collaborative environment, the Proposal Writer will partner with technical leads, subcontractors, and the broader BD team to develop high-quality written content that reflects BME’s values, capabilities, and voice.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves writing, understands public sector audiences, and wants to contribute to work that drives meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and tailor content for proposals and grant applications across public health domains
• Translate technical input from subject matter experts into clear, persuasive narrative responses
• Draft and refine key sections such as technical approaches, capability statements, past performance, staffing, and work plans
• Maintain and update content libraries and boilerplate materials
• Ensure proposals meet all formatting, compliance, and submission requirements
• Collaborate with Proposal Managers and Practice Leads to develop timelines and deliverables
• Contribute to knowledge management and proposal archives
• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize target markets and agencies for strategic expansion

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional writing experience, preferably in consulting, public health, nonprofit, or government settings
• Strong storytelling and editing skills with ability to synthesize information into persuasive narratives
• Experience writing state or municipal proposals, RFPs, or RFQs is a strong plus
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and project coordination skills
• Ability to balance multiple deadlines and work independently in a remote environment
• Familiarity with public health concepts and equity-centered language is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, and content collaboration tools

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.

Benefits

• Expected salary range is $80k-100k/ annually, with annual bonus opportunity, depending on performance.
• 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, health savings account (HSA), 401(k) plan with employer match, and a one-time technology stipend.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

We anticipate a high volume of applications, and while we wish we could connect with everyone, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

We are made up of individuals 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.