Senior Manager, Business Development [Remote]

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Manager, Business Development based in the United States.

This role is focused on driving strategic growth and expanding impact within the public health and government consulting space through structured business development and proposal leadership. The position plays a key role in identifying new opportunities across state and municipal agencies, building strong pipelines, and managing the end-to-end proposal lifecycle. It combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring high-quality responses to RFPs and RFQs while supporting long-term client partnerships. The role operates in a mission-driven, collaborative environment centered on equity, public impact, and evidence-based solutions. It also involves building scalable business development systems, improving internal processes, and supporting cross-functional teams in pursuit of new contracts. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a seasoned BD professional who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and is motivated by meaningful public sector work.

Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end opportunity identification and tracking across state, regional, and municipal public sector markets using procurement platforms and agency portals.
• Manage the full business development lifecycle, including research, qualification, capture strategy, and win planning.
• Serve as lead coordinator for RFP/RFQ responses, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely submissions.
• Develop, edit, and refine proposal content including technical narratives, staffing plans, capability statements, and past performance documentation.
• Build and maintain business development tools, templates, and tracking systems to support scalable pipeline management.
• Oversee knowledge management efforts by organizing prior submissions and maintaining standardized proposal content libraries.
• Collaborate with internal teams, leadership, and external partners to strengthen pursuit strategies and improve win rates.
• Support continuous improvement of BD processes, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment with organizational growth priorities.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in business development, proposal management, or related consulting roles, including significant exposure to public sector or government contracting.
• Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing RFPs and RFQs for state, municipal, or public health agencies.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills with the ability to develop compelling proposal narratives.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Experience working independently while coordinating cross-functional and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and proposal management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Smartsheet).
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-service and collaboration mindset.
• Prior client-facing and project leadership experience is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $95,000 – $125,000 annually, plus annual bonus opportunity
• 6+ weeks of total paid leave, including vacation, sick time, personal days, and holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Dependent Care FSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• One-time technology stipend to support remote work setup
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Remote-first work environment with occasional travel as needed
• Inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on equity and public impact.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

#LI-CL1

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.