Director of Government Affairs Operations, US

Kooth plc

Director of Government Affairs Operations overseeing public sector funding procurement processes for Kooth's mission in mental health support. Leading submissions and collaboration to secure government funding.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full lifecycle of government funding opportunities, including RFPs, tenders, grants, and alternative funding submissions
Lead narrative development, cross-functional coordination, submission, and quality control
Ensure all submissions are compliant, aligned to evaluation criteria, and delivered to a high standard under tight timelines
Act as the central orchestrator across US functions (Clinical, Legal, Finance, Product, Service Operations, Account Management)
Build and scale a high-quality, repeatable approach to procurement submissions
Develop and maintain templates, content libraries, and standardized workflows
Define clear win themes and positioning strategies for government buyers
Continuously improve submission quality through post-submission reviews and win/loss insights
Ensure consistency and scalability across US and UK markets
Strengthen how Kooth identifies and accesses funding pathways
Track and evaluate federal, state, and local funding opportunities, including grants and alternative funding streams
Monitor legislative and policy developments to anticipate market opportunities
Provide clear, actionable insights to Commercial Leadership on funding access and risks
Establish structured processes for tracking, prioritization, and coordinated response
Ensure funding strategy, service design, and commercial approach are aligned
Partner with Commercial Leadership on go/no-go decisions and bid strategy
Align funding requirements with service model design and commercial viability
Translate external funding dynamics into clear internal priorities and actions
Support a seamless transition from award to contract execution
Lead internal coordination from notice of award through contracting
Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure timely, accurate, and commercially aligned contracts
Track key requirements, deliverables, and dependencies
Enable a smooth handoff to implementation and account management
Drive clarity and accountability across complex, high-stakes work
Act as the central coordination point across Clinical, Legal, Finance, Product, Service Operations, and Account Management
Manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across concurrent submissions
Ensure high-quality outputs under pressure while maintaining a strong candidate and partner experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience leading public sector procurement, RFPs, or grant funding processes
Strong understanding of government funding and policy environments (US and/or UK)
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional submissions under tight timelines
Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or public sector environments preferred
Exceptional project management, writing, and coordination skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams
Strategic mindset with strong execution capability
Clear, compelling written communication and narrative development skills
Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
401(K) Retirement Plan with company match
Generous Paid Time Off
Remote-first flexibility and work-from-home support
Paid parental leave
Learning & development opportunities
8 Paid Holidays, plus two half-day holidays (Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)

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Hard Skills & Tools

RFPstendersgrantsprocurement submissionsnarrative developmentsubmission quality controlproject managementpolicy monitoringcontract executioncross-functional coordination

Soft Skills

attention to detailstrategic mindsetexecution capabilitycollaborative approachsolutions-orientedclear communicationwriting skillscoordination skillsability to manage multiple workstreamshigh-pressure performance