• The ideal Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications is a high-level public health strategic communications expert, with added experience in public policy and regulatory analysis. • The candidate possesses a proven track record of steering complex campaigns, ideally within an association or trade organization environment and/or a public health agency. • Managing Consultants serve as Practice Area Leads. The Strategic Communications Practice Lead (PL) will guide strategy, oversee client engagements, and lead high-quality technical assistance and program implementation projects related to public health communications and advocacy. • Play a key role in identifying new opportunities within Massachusetts and targeted expansion states, cultivating client and partner relationships, and developing high-quality proposals that expand BME’s impact and reach. • Oversee branding and visual identity for programs & campaigns. • Handle relationship management and stewardship.

• Connect and guide the team and internal partner areas; • Ensure comprehensive coordination of deadlines, deliverables, and financial control; • Act as the primary point of contact with our partner agencies; • Ensure the tactical rollout of the three cycle movements; • Support the brand's long-term strategy and outlook.

Role Description The ideal Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications is a high-level public health strategic communications expert, with added experience in public policy and regulatory analysis. The candidate possesses a proven track record of steering complex campaigns, ideally within an association or trade organization environment and/or a public health agency; in these roles, they have successfully managed the full lifecycle, from initial strategy development and stakeholder engagement to the deployment of high-stakes public communication, ideally including policy strategy. At BME Strategies, Managing Consultants serve as Practice Area Leads. The Strategic Communications Practice Lead (PL) will guide strategy, oversee client engagements, and lead high-quality technical assistance and program implementation projects related to public health communications and advocacy. They will also play a key role in identifying new opportunities within Massachusetts and targeted expansion states, cultivating client and partner relationships, and developing high-quality proposals that expand BME’s impact and reach. This PL should be a collaborative partner who thrives in cross-functional teams, capable of integrating policy insights into broader strategic communications and programmatic efforts. Key Responsibilities - BME Org-Wide Responsibilities for Managing Consultants (Practice Area Leads): - Managing Consultant roles at BME consist of a mix of project work, administrative work, and business development. - Serves as Account Manager and/or Practice Lead. - Contributes in a technical and advisory role. - Offers strategic direction and quality oversight. - Handles relationship management and stewardship. - Minimal project management; instead managing accounts, staff, and practice/service areas. - Supervises Associates, Senior Associates, Consultants, and Senior Consultants. - Manages projects to exemplary client satisfaction. - Recognizes business opportunities with existing clients and works with leadership to pursue. - Pursues and closes new business with existing clients. - Proactively supports the outreach and sourcing of new clients. - Sources RFPs of interest and leads proposal development. - Participates in pitching of new business. - The Strategic Communications Practice Lead will oversee and provide expertise in the following areas: - Public Health Communications Strategy: - Co-develop and co-execute end-to-end campaign planning & execution. - Co-lead brand and identity audits. - Co-design culturally-responsive / hyperlocal messaging. - Translate data to storytelling. - Co-manage digital media planning and digital media buys. - Provide media outreach / public relations support. - Creative & Design Support: - Oversee branding and visual identity for programs & campaigns. - Manage content / template creation. - Advocacy & Policy: - Advocacy Technical Assistance: - Policy translation for varied audiences, policy brief & white paper development, and legislative tracking. - Advocacy Strategy: - Legislative target selection, issue advocacy education, engagement of stakeholders, messaging, testimony drafting, and implementation strategy. - Advocacy Training: - Prepare clients for legislative meetings (in person or online) and delivery of public testimony (in person or online), and conduct role-playing training exercises. - Strategic Leadership: - Develop and execute a strategic vision and road map for the practice area. - Monitor emerging trends and best practices to inform BME’s strategy and client support. - Forecast resource needs and staffing to support current and future projects across the portfolio. - Business Development: - Identify and cultivate opportunities for growth within the practice area and cross-practice collaboration. - Lead the capture and onboarding of new clients and growth of current clients with new projects. - Lead and contribute to proposal development for Strategic Communications contracts, grants, and RFPs. - Support and strategize with other practice leads and the BME Business Development team to support firm strategy. - Build BME Strategies’ presence and thought leadership through active participation in professional networks, conferences, and coalitions. - Stakeholder & People Management: - Manage and mentor Associate- and Consultant-level staff within the practice area. - Cultivate relationships with public health agencies, community coalitions, and community-based organizations to strengthen collaboration and impact. Qualifications - Minimum 8 years relevant experience required, including at least 4 years in a consulting firm environment. - 6-12 years of progressive, relevant professional experience working in public programming advocacy and/or strategic communications. - MPH or MPA, or similar relevant graduate degree. - Minimum of 4 years people management experience, with a minimum of 3 years project management/leadership experience. - 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. Requirements - Experience and confidence with leading business development activities, including sourcing, proposal development and contracting. - Superior presentation skills; comfortable presenting to leadership/stakeholders/clients. - Comfortable with ambiguity; easily manages adjustments between high level content and detailed deliverables. - Able to translate complex concepts and data across diverse audiences. - Comfortable with travel to client sites/conferences throughout the year and working effectively in a fast-paced, at times demanding environment. - Alignment with BME’s shared values. 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.

CAPCO POLANDCapco Poland is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation across the financial services industry. We are passionate about helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing industry. We also are: - Experts in banking and payments, capital markets, wealth and asset management - Focused on maintaining our nimble, agile, and entrepreneurial culture - Committed to growing our business and hiring the best talent to help us get there Project Coordinator & Communication Specialist (Cloud & Security)Role Overview:We are seeking a Project Coordinator & Communication Specialist to support the successful delivery of enterprise cloud transformation and cybersecurity initiatives. In this role, you will act as the operational backbone across AWS/Azure cloud migration and security modernization programs, coordinating project activities while ensuring clear communication between technical teams and business stakeholders. You will be responsible for tracking project progress, managing dependencies, and translating complex cloud architecture and cybersecurity concepts into concise, business-friendly communications for executives, project sponsors, and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate project delivery activities across multiple cloud and security initiatives, maintaining project plans, backlogs, sprint schedules, milestones, and deliverables - Track project progress, dependencies, risks, resource allocation, and key milestones using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Project - Act as the central communication point between Cloud Architects, Security Engineers, SOC teams, Compliance, Audit, and business stakeholders - Translate technical documentation, cloud governance frameworks, security metrics, and architectural updates into executive-ready presentations, reports, and stakeholder communications - Prepare project status reports, dashboards, KPIs, and steering committee materials - Support organizational change management activities related to cloud transformation and cybersecurity modernization - Develop communication plans for cloud migrations, maintenance windows, security initiatives, and DevSecOps adoption - Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communication across cross-functional teams - Identify project risks, scheduling conflicts, and resource constraints, escalating issues proactively to project leadership - Support technical leads in ensuring successful project execution and effective stakeholder engagement Required Skills & Experience: - 3+ years of experience coordinating IT projects, preferably within cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, or enterprise technology transformation initiatives - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language - Understanding of cloud computing concepts (AWS and/or Microsoft Azure) - Familiarity with core cybersecurity domains such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, identity governance, or security operations - Experience working with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Miro, or similar platforms - Experience supporting Agile project delivery and working within cross-functional technical teams - Strong organizational, planning, and stakeholder management skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment - Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and proactive problem-solving skills Nice to Have: - Experience supporting cloud migration or cybersecurity transformation programs - CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation, PSM I, AgilePM, or similar project management certifications - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, or equivalent cloud certifications - Experience preparing executive presentations and change management communications - Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and enterprise cloud governance ONLINE RECRUITMENT PROCESS STEPS - Screening call with the Recruiter - Competencies interview with Capco Hiring Manager - Client’s interview - Feedback/Offer #LI-HYBRID