Overview
SVP, Federal Growth & Government Partnerships Jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area at Empower Media
Title: SVP, Federal Growth & Government Partnerships
Company: Empower Media
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
EMPOWER – GROW FEARLESSLY
About Us:
Empower–Ocean Media Group is the merger of two of the most established independent media agencies in the United States, creating a differentiated, decision-led growth platform built for modern marketers.
As the second-largest independent full-funnel media agency group in the U.S., Empower–Ocean manages more than $1.5 billion in annual media billings across a fully integrated offering spanning media, analytics, strategy, creative, technology, and performance marketing.
Built on decades of innovation and operational excellence, Empower Media brings a strong legacy as a woman-owned agency known for fearless growth and bold thinking, while Ocean Media contributes 30 years of performance-driven expertise powered by proprietary technology and measurable outcomes.
With offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Palm Beach, and New York, Empower–Ocean serves a prestigious roster of clients including PetSmart, Sprouts Farmers Market, Tempur-Sealy, Whataburger, BetMGM, CarGurus, Rakuten, Realtor.com, and Mint Mobile.
We are not trying to become another traditional holding company agency. We are building a modern growth platform that combines media, technology, analytics, creative storytelling, and operational excellence to drive measurable business impact with greater accountability, agility, and independence.
As we continue expanding across key verticals, we are seeking leaders who thrive in fast-moving environments and want to help shape what the future of independent media looks like.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Vice President / Senior Vice President, Federal Growth & Government Partnerships to lead federal new business development and growth initiatives for Empower–Ocean Media Group.
This role is based in Washington, D.C. and is designed for a highly experienced federal business development executive who understands how to successfully navigate the government procurement ecosystem and consistently win federal marketing and communications contracts.
This is not a passive relationship-management role.
This is a hands-on, execution-oriented growth leadership role focused on:
- identifying opportunities
- building strategic relationships
- leading capture efforts
- managing proposal development
- driving exceptional process discipline
- and ultimately winning federal business
The ideal candidate has a successful track record helping agencies secure federal contracts across communications, media, advertising, strategic communications, public education campaigns, digital transformation, content, multicultural outreach, behavioral change initiatives, and integrated marketing services.
Responsibilities
Lead Federal New Business Growth
- Identify, qualify, and pursue federal marketing and communications opportunities across civilian and government agencies
- Build and manage a strategic federal opportunity pipeline
- Lead capture strategy from early-stage positioning through award
- Drive opportunity qualification and bid/no-bid decisions with discipline and rigor
- Monitor SAM.gov, procurement databases, agency forecasts, and consultant ecosystems for opportunities
- Build strategic teaming relationships where appropriate
Lead Proposal & Procurement Excellence
- Direct and manage complex federal RFP and proposal processes
- Ensure strict compliance with all federal procurement requirements and timelines
- Lead proposal development with exceptional attention to detail, organization, and quality control
- Coordinate internal and external contributors across multiple disciplines
- Drive proposal calendars, workflows, review cycles, and submission processes with precision
- Develop compelling executive narratives that clearly differentiate Empower–Ocean’s capabilities and value proposition
This role requires operational excellence and exceptional process management capabilities.
Build Government Relationships
Develop trusted relationships with:
- Federal procurement leaders
- Agency communications and marketing leaders
- Government affairs stakeholders
- Contracting officers
- Small business and diversity offices
- Industry consultants and teaming partners
Represent Empower–Ocean as a credible, trusted, and strategic long-term partner to government institutions.
Expand Federal Market Presence
- Represent Empower–Ocean at federal industry events, procurement forums, conferences, and public sector marketing gatherings
- Help establish Empower–Ocean as a leading independent partner for government communications and media services
- Contribute to long-term federal growth strategy and market positioning
Who You Are
You are a proven federal growth leader with a demonstrated history of winning government business.
You likely come from:
- a major agency
- government-focused consultancy
- public affairs firm
- integrated communications agency
- media or marketing services organization with federal expertise
You bring:
- deep understanding of federal procurement processes
- strong capture and proposal management experience
- exceptional organizational discipline
- high attention to detail
- urgency and accountability
- strong executive communication skills
- credibility with government stakeholders
- ability to manage complexity under pressure
You understand that federal growth is built through:
- preparation
- precision
- process
- relationships
- compliance discipline
- and relentless follow-through
Preferred Experience
- 10+ years of federal business development and/or capture leadership experience
- Proven history winning federal communications, marketing, media, or public engagement contracts
- Strong understanding of federal procurement and contracting environments
- Experience with agencies such as:
- HHS
- CMS
- Department of Defense
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Homeland Security
- USDA
- SBA
- Treasury
- State and local government organizations
- Existing network within the federal marketing and procurement ecosystem
- Experience managing complex multi-million-dollar proposal efforts
- Exceptional written communication and presentation capabilities
Interested?
If you are a disciplined, detail-oriented federal growth leader who understands how to navigate complex procurement environments and consistently win meaningful government business, we would like to hear from you.
