Emergency Preparedness Senior Consultant

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

The Emergency Preparedness Senior Consultant (EPSC) leads and delivers strategic emergency preparedness and response planning, training, and capacity-building services for local, regional, and state public health clients. Senior Consultants oversee the successful execution of projects, ensuring exceptional quality and strong client relationships. The EPSC is responsible for independently managing projects, guiding team members, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients on preparedness strategy, plan development, and implementation. This position requires strong expertise in emergency preparedness, public health systems, and stakeholder engagement. This role is ideal for someone who brings both technical expertise and the ability to guide clients through complex preparedness and response planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service and Project Leadership

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of emergency preparedness and response plans, exercises, and trainings.
• Serve as the primary project manager and client liaison, ensuring deliverables meet quality, scope, timeline, and budget expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through thoughtful communication, proactive problem-solving, and responsive service.
• Oversee contract compliance and ensure project agreements and amendments remain current and accurate.
• Advise local and state public health agencies on preparedness frameworks, risk assessment, and incident response protocols.
• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.
• Identify new opportunities to enhance client preparedness and resilience through innovative approaches and partnerships.

People Management and Mentorship

Technical Expertise and Thought Leadership

Representation and Collaboration

Requirements

Working Conditions

Benefits

BME Strategies expects a large volume of applicants for this position and only those candidates invited to move forward in the interview process 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.