VP of Government Partnerships

VP of Government Partnerships

Location: Remote (U.S.-based, 30–50% travel)

Industry: GovTech / Disaster Recovery

Type: Full-time

Compensation: $200,000-$225,000 base performance bonus equity

About the Company

This company was founded from lived experience.

After evacuating during the Palisades wildfire in 2025, a member of the leadership team spent months navigating a fragmented and confusing disaster recovery system — an experience that mirrors what millions of survivors face every year: lack of clarity, inconsistent guidance, and overwhelming processes that often fail when people need them most.

The broader team has a proven track record of solving complex, large-scale government aid challenges, having previously helped tens of thousands of small businesses recover billions in federal funds during COVID relief efforts.

Now, the company is applying that expertise to disaster recovery — one of the most urgent, complex, and emotionally charged areas within government.

Role: VP of Government Partnerships

The VP of Government Partnerships will lead go-to-market strategy across state agencies, governor’s offices, emergency management departments, housing authorities, and disaster recovery organizations.

This is a senior, highly strategic, and relationship-driven role. You will be responsible for opening doors, structuring partnerships, designing pilot programs, influencing product direction, and building credibility with leaders operating under intense political and operational pressure.

You will play a foundational role in establishing the company as a trusted coordination and clarity layer for state disaster recovery efforts.

Mission:

Help individuals access the aid they’re entitled to, while enabling governments to deliver relief with clarity, speed, and confidence.

Supported by former federal and state emergency management leaders, the company is building technology to transform how survivors access assistance and how governments coordinate relief during high-pressure situations.

You take care of the work. We’ll take care of you.

• Free medical coverage plus partially employer-paid comprehensive dental & vision insurance for you and your dependents
• An HSA with employer dollars to help you save
• Mental health resources for life's tougher moments
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Company-paid parking on-site or train pass
• $60/month cell phone stipend
• 401(k) dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4% with 100% immediate vesting
• Unlimited paid time off, to recharge, so you can show up as your best self
• 12 paid holidays to recharge, plus a floating holiday to spend however you see fit

Responsibilities

Go-To-Market & State Expansion

• Develop and execute strategy for state and local government adoption
• Build and manage relationships with:

-State emergency management leadership

-Governor’s offices and resilience leaders

-Housing and community development agencies

-Disaster recovery program leaders (e.g., CDBG-DR)

-Nonprofit and recovery coalitions

• Drive full partnership lifecycle from initial outreach through pilot and long-term adoption

Pilot Design & Execution

• Design and lead pilot programs demonstrating impact on:
• Survivor clarity and satisfaction
• Call center volume reduction
• Consistency and accuracy of guidance
• Cross-agency visibility and coordination
• Define success metrics and evaluate outcomes

Strategic Product Influence

• Translate field insights and complex policy workflows into product requirements
• Partner closely with product and engineering teams
• Help shape a platform that becomes a “single source of truth” for recovery operations

Policy, Compliance & Risk Navigation

• Track federal and state policy changes impacting disaster recovery
• Advise leadership on regulatory, procurement, and political dynamics
• Support partners in managing expectations and communication during crises

Representation & Thought Leadership

• Represent the company at major emergency management and housing conferences
• Build relationships with key federal, state, and regional stakeholders
• Position the company as a category leader in disaster recovery infrastructure

Who You Are

Required

• 10 years in emergency management, disaster recovery, public sector, or govtech
• Strong relationships across state agencies, governor’s offices, or recovery programs
• Deep understanding of federal disaster programs (FEMA, SBA, HUD, NFIP, etc.)
• Experience influencing public sector stakeholders in high-pressure environments
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to simplify complex systems into clear, compelling narratives
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity within a high-growth environment
• Willingness to travel 30–50%

Preferred

• Prior leadership experience within federal or state agencies or leading govtech organizations
• Experience building multi-stakeholder coalitions across public and private sectors
• Familiarity with government procurement and grant structures
• Background in workflow systems or case management platforms

Why Join

This is a rare opportunity to help reshape how disaster recovery works in the United States.

You will:

• Influence statewide and national disaster recovery strategy
• Help individuals access critical aid they might otherwise miss
• Enable governments to operate with clarity during their most critical moments
• Build foundational infrastructure for a multi-billion-dollar national challenge
• Work alongside experienced leaders across emergency management, technology, and operations

This is a mission-driven company operating at the intersection of empathy, policy, and technology — delivering real impact at national scale.