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Founded in 2004, 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.

Please note: This posting is intended to serve as an open application for future Consultant-level Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Improvement opportunities. BME Strategies reviews applications on a rolling basis as project needs arise for roles with similar responsibilities and experience requirements. While we may not be actively hiring for this exact position at this time, candidates whose backgrounds align with upcoming opportunities may be contacted regarding next steps. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Consultant, Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Improvement plays a key role in designing, managing, and delivering data-driven projects that strengthen public health systems and improve community well-being. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), quality improvement (QI), epidemiology, and/or public health accreditation and is eager to help clients build capacity in these areas. This position reports to the Managing Consultant, MEQ.

Working closely with BME’s leadership and partners, Consultants contribute specialized expertise in areas such as performance management system design, data analysis and visualization, accreditation readiness, community health assessment (CHA/CHIP) support, epidemiologic assessments, and QI capacity-building. Consultants may also support adjacent project areas such as strategic planning, training development, emergency preparedness, and workforce development.

This role is an excellent fit for someone who is organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and energized by helping public health departments strengthen their systems through data-informed decision-making. The ideal candidate enjoys engaging with clients and communities to understand their challenges and needs, problem-solving, translating data into actionable insights, supporting accreditation or performance improvement efforts, and collaborating with a supportive and high-performing remote team.

BME Org-Wide Responsibilities for Consultants:

• Consultant roles at BME consist of approximately 85% project work, 5% administrative work, and 10% business development.
• Leads or co-leads larger projects, technical and advisory, and contributes to project design.

• Independently driving work with minimal day-to-day/project oversight.
• May supervise Associates and Senior Associates.
• Manages projects to exemplary client satisfaction.
• Contributes to and/or leads proposals.

Additional Responsibilities:

Monitoring, Evaluation, Epidemiology & Quality Improvement

• Lead and support M&E activities, including logic model development, indicator design, data collection planning, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Conduct epidemiologic analyses, surveillance reviews, community health assessments, and other data-driven assessments that inform client priorities.
• Design and implement QI frameworks, including identifying improvement opportunities, facilitating QI projects, coaching teams on QI methods, and developing related tools and guidance.
• Support public health accreditation (e.g., PHAB) readiness, including performance management systems, documentation review, domain mapping, and development of required plans and policies.
• Conducting community outreach activities, including participatory evaluation and assessment approaches.

Project Leadership & Client Support

• Lead and manage public health projects and programs, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality.
• Serve as a primary liaison between clients, community partners, and project stakeholders.
• Support the design and implementation of public health initiatives, trainings, and technical assistance activities across assigned projects.

Data & Reporting

• Develop and maintain organized systems for project tracking, data management, and reporting.
• Prepare high-quality written deliverables including data summaries, evaluation reports, dashboards, presentations, and policy or procedural documents.

Collaboration & Business Development

• Collaborate with colleagues to build tools, templates, and guidance that enhance client capacity in M&E, accreditation, epidemiology, and QI.
• Contribute to business development by supporting proposal writing, scope development, and identifying new opportunities for ME/QI and accreditation support.
• Other duties as assigned in support of BME’s mission and client commitments.

Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in applied public health at the local, state, or federal level.
• At least 2 years in a project management, consulting, evaluation, epidemiology, or accreditation-related role.
• Experience in at least one of the following focus areas is strongly preferred:
• Epidemiologic methods and analysis
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Quality improvement (e.g., PDSA cycles, performance management systems)
• Public health accreditation (PHAB) documentation, planning, or readiness support

Skills

• Strong analytical abilities, with experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative analysis.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Skilled facilitator capable of supporting QI sessions, accreditation workgroups, community outreach, or evaluation discussions.
• Proficient with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, R, Tableau, GIS, or similar).
• Calm, adaptable, and solution-oriented in dynamic environments.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Knowledge

• Familiarity with public health systems and practices at the local and state level.
• Understanding of evaluation frameworks, epidemiologic methods, QI tools, performance management, CHA/CHIP processes, and/or accreditation standards.

• This is a full-time position based in a home office environment within the U.S., with occasional travel to client sites, conferences, or meetings as required.

Benefits

• BME Strategies offers a competitive compensation package that includes:
• 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;
• And opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• The salary range for this position is $79,040 - $112,320 annually.

Please note: New employees are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint, dependent upon internal equity and the budgeted amount for the position.  While we do our best to align the starting salary with the needs of the new hire, BME Strategies does not negotiate starting salary offers.

• To apply for this position, please complete and submit all information in the application link.
• We expect a large volume of applicants for this position and only those candidates invited to move forward in the interview process will be contacted.
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• BME Strategies is 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.