Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) is a mission-driven consulting firm serving the governments, companies and providers that serve our most vulnerable populations. We seek a teammate to be the tip of the spear in our efforts expand our impact by identifying and assessing new opportunities for AHP to serve in new and existing markets. The Strategic Analyst helps execute the company's growth strategy via sophisticated market research, strong internal communications and rapid strategic analysis.

Successful candidates will have a strong grasp of public procurement processes, particularly in the health and human services sectors, be self directed and curious, with the confidence to bring their expertise and perspective while being eager to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

Opportunity Monitoring & Analysis

• Continuously monitor procurement portals and key marketplaces for relevant federal, state, and local solicitations.
• Identify, summarize, and share potential opportunities aligned with the company’s core service areas and strategic growth priorities.
• Lead preliminary evaluations of solicitations based on alignment with internal capacity, fit with past performance, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate and compile subject matter expert input to inform pursuit decisions and strategy.

Pipeline and CRM Management

• Maintain the organization’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring all data is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
• Track opportunity status and outcomes across the pipeline lifecycle.
• Generate and maintain regular reports on business development metrics, including opportunity tracking, win/loss analysis, and progress toward business development goals.
• Support system improvements to optimize CRM use and increase transparency and usability for internal teams.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Support efforts to develop procurement response strategies that forecast relevant procurements, identify strategically valuable Master Service Agreements/Contractor Pools to pursue, and identify tendencies and preferences of potential clients.
• Assist in preparing opportunity summaries, teaming recommendations, and competitive intelligence.
• Participate in internal business development planning meetings and take ownership of follow-up tasks.
• Maintain internal tools and knowledge repositories related to business development operations.
• Identify and utilize external tools to enhance procurement review efficiency, including Artificial Intelligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, social sciences, or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in business development, marketing, government contracting, grants management, or related roles.

• Familiarity with behavioral health or social service sectors strongly preferred.

• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., FreshSales, Salesforce) and data management.

• Strong organizational and communication skills with keen attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze solicitation documents and synthesize complex information for decision-making.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and capable of creating concise, informative reports and dashboards.

• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Research suggests that women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they do not meet 100 percent of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they possess the necessary skills to thrive on our team to apply for this role.

Work Hours and Expectations:
This is a full-time, exempt position. As such, the role is not eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While the standard workweek is 40 hours, exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. This may include occasional evenings or extended hours during periods of high activity, critical deadlines, or special projects. Flexibility, accountability, and a results-oriented mindset are essential to success in this role.

Annual Salary Range: $65.000 - $75,000

To be transparent with applicants about salary and in compliance with various state pay disclosure requirements, AHP publishes the following information, which is current as of the date of posting. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the AHP salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be high or low within the specified range, depending on a range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and education. The range listed is just one component of AHP’s total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, AHP provides a variety of benefits to employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, a retirement plan with a 3% match, student loan repayment assistance, employer-paid life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and much more.

Company Background:

Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) is a national consulting firm dedicated to improving behavioral health and human services systems since 1986. Headquartered in Sudbury, MA, with offices in Chicago, IL, Tampa, FL, Phoenix, AZ, and Pasadena, CA, AHP employs more than 350 staff across nearly 40 states. We partner with federal, state, and local agencies, community-based organizations, and commercial entities to drive change in health and business systems, supporting vulnerable populations from shaping policy to delivering hands-on, ground-level support.

AHP helps organizations and individuals reach their full potential through a suite of services, including professional consulting, research, evaluation, and data analytics, technical assistance and training, as well as virtual solutions, publications, and events. Our areas of expertise span behavioral health, mental health policy and services, substance use disorders, workforce development, homelessness, housing and employment programs, trauma-informed care, criminal justice, women and children’s services, veterans’ support, healthcare reform, and population health management.

AHP is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® for nine consecutive years, a recognition based on extensive anonymous employee feedback. We are deeply committed to employee well-being and are actively engaged in fostering a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, self-care, and mental and emotional health. To learn more, visit www.ahpnet.com

Mission:

“To transform behavioral health and human service systems so organizations and individuals can reach their full potential.”

Vision:

“Our clients, our staff, and the people we all serve will reach their potential to live full, productive lives.

Our Core Values at AHP

At AHP, our work is grounded in values that guide how we serve our clients, support our colleagues, and drive impact across health and human services. These values shape our culture and reflect who we are:

Growth fostered through education, innovation, and self-actualization

Understanding deepened through empathy, compassion, equity, and inclusion

Integrity demonstrated through authenticity, leadership, and humility

Dedication seen through commitment, timeliness, and follow-through

Expertise achieved through passion, precision, and quality

These values aren’t just words; they are principles we live by in every engagement, decision, and collaboration.

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. AHP is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position is primarily sedentary and requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while operating a computer and other standard office equipment. The role involves frequent communication via video conferencing, email, and other digital platforms. As such, employees must have access to a reliable and secure internet connection that supports remote work responsibilities, including video meetings and the use of cloud-based systems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

AHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

AHP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to access or complete any part of the application process, the interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please get in touch with the Recruitment team at recruitment@ahpnet.com. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may apply depending on individual circumstances and job requirements.

Disclaimer

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Responsibilities may evolve or change over time to meet organizational needs.