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Managing Partner, Government Relations

Smith & Maye

United States

Remote

USD 184,000 - 248,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A leading private capital firm seeks a Managing Partner for Government Relations to oversee government contracting and RFP strategies. This remote full-time role involves fostering relationships with local, territorial, and federal agencies, ensuring timely submissions while aligning with investment capabilities. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in public procurement and superior project management skills.

Qualifications

Extensive experience with RFP strategy and government contracting.
Proven ability to build relationships with agency leaders.
Familiarity with SAM.gov and GSA schedules a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the firm's government contracting and RFP strategy.
Engage directly with procurement officials and respond to RFPs.
Coordinate internal teams for technical responses.

Skills

RFP strategy

government contracting

proposal development

project management

written communication

verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or related field

Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., APMP)

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Smith & Maye LP is an exclusive private capital firm dedicated to wealth sustainability and legacy preservation for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and institutions. We operate on an invitation-only basis to ensure alignment with our partners' unique needs and vision for long-term financial empowerment. Our mission is to revolutionize wealth sustainability through partner-friendly fees, innovative investment opportunities, and transparent practices. We value partnership, integrity, innovation, and impact, striving to be the trusted partner for sustainable financial growth and legacy preservation.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Managing Partner, Government Relations at Smith & Maye. The Managing Partner will lead and oversee the firm's government contracting and RFP strategy across local, territorial, and federal agencies. This includes identifying opportunities, building agency relationships, managing the proposal development process, and ensuring compliant, timely submissions aligned with our investment and service capabilities.

Day-to-day responsibilities include engaging directly with procurement officials, responding to RFPs and RFIs, developing capture strategies, coordinating internal teams for technical responses, and representing Smith & Maye in pre-bid meetings, public forums, and government engagement sessions. This role is critical to expanding our footprint in public sector partnerships and unlocking contract-based revenue opportunities.

Qualifications

Extensive experience with RFP strategy, government contracting, and proposal development
Deep understanding of public procurement processes (federal, state, and local)
Proven ability to build relationships with government procurement and agency leaders
Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams on complex submissions
Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical writing and executive summaries
Familiarity with SAM.gov, GSA schedules, and contract vehicles is a plus
Understanding of financial services, economic development, or investment is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or related field; Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., APMP) preferred
Ability to work independently and remotely while driving results across time zones

Seniority level

Seniority level
Executive

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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