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Head of Public Sector Partnerships
Washington, D.C.
$143k-$179k / year
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💼 About This Role
You'll build and manage high-leverage partnerships with state, local, and federal government ecosystems to drive growth. Your core impact is generating qualified, partner-sourced opportunities and advancing complex, long-cycle deals. You'll sit at the intersection of partnerships, business development, and executive prioritization, earning trust in complex public-sector environments.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Manage 3-5 high-leverage government partnerships with measurable outcomes.
- Generate 3-5 qualified partner-sourced opportunities per relationship annually.
- Advise Account Executives on complex, multi-stakeholder public-sector deals.
- Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with consulting and software providers.
📋 Requirements
- 8+ years selling into or partnering within state/local/federal government.
- Proven ability to build partnerships producing real pipeline and outcomes.
- Experience working with sellers or carrying quota in complex deals.
- Deep familiarity with public-sector procurement, political dynamics, and budget constraints.
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience in govtech or fintech partnerships.
- History of navigating RFI/RFP processes and deciding which to pursue.
- Network of senior government leaders (commissioners, CIOs, deputies).
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 💰 Equity offered in compensation package.
- 🏖️ Flexible PTO (inferred from startup culture).
- 🏢 Remote-friendly (role based in DC, but remote options likely).
- 📈 Top-tier investors backing (Reid Hoffman, Y Combinator, etc.).
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