Government Relations Director

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a Government Relations Director to join our Business Development and Global Design Delivery Team. This role focuses on sending and delivering proposals to support our mission of serving DOD and federal agency clients worldwide. Your experience as a seasoned executive will be vital in fostering relationships, enhancing proposal processes, and driving opportunities that align with Planate's strategic objectives.

This consulting offer is for executives who wish to continue working remotely, allowing them to stay productive and engaged while enjoying the flexibility to manage their important tasks!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Business Development Team to identify and pursue opportunities within the Department of Veterans Affairs, DOD, and other federal agencies.
• Oversee and coordinate the preparation, submission, and delivery of proposals to prospective clients.
• Leverage your industry expertise and connections to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance to improve the quality and competitiveness of proposals.
• Represent Planate at client meetings, conferences, and networking events to promote our services and capabilities.
• Offer mentorship and share institutional knowledge with the team to strengthen internal processes and strategies.

Qualifications to be successful in the role: 

• Proven executive-level experience within Veterans Affairs or relevant federal agencies.
• Deep understanding of the US DOD, federal acquisition processes, and proposal development.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail in proposal preparation.
• A commitment to Planate’s mission of delivering exceptional services to clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Veteran status is a strong advantage.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.  

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!