Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving health outcomes for disenfranchised populations. They are seeking a Vice President to lead client relationships and integrated accounts within the Palladian Partners team, driving growth and innovative solutions for clients.

Responsibilities

• Strive for a deliberative, results-oriented, transparent and mission-driven workplace
• Work together with senior leaders to retain and grow current clients, attract new clients, and expand capabilities and offerings
• Build and nurture client relationships by providing team leadership and strategic guidance to clients
• Develop appropriate strategies for the best possible outcome for clients and the firm
• Lead proposals, bids, extensions and recompetes, and help ensure market-appropriate and competitive proposal design and pricing
• Apply a growth mindset to cross-enterprise collaboration with other Altarum operating divisions
• Maintain a strong grasp on market environmental conditions, pricing strategies, and technological advancements
• Build and develop talent to drive the future success of the organization
• Strategically recruit, hire, and develop people and teams, to include coaching Account Directors on growth and client relations
• Provide oversight and quality control for all client accounts in their portfolio
• Support growth, productivity, and impact in measurable, tangible ways
• Ensure individual portfolio accounts are profitable and sustainable
• Develop and execute innovative and creative solutions for account teams
• Coordinate with Account Directors in their contract-level performance, budget and management, and risk review and mitigation efforts
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction across the portfolio
• Interact with corporate support functions in finance, legal, contracts, marketing and communications, and others to respond to and manage data calls, contract issues, and thought leadership initiatives

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public health, or related field
• At least 10 years of relevant technical experience; health focus strongly preferred
• Experience managing large, complex teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key stakeholders and clients
• Action-oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to customer service
• Experience in federal contracting rules and standards
• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available
• All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract
• Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager
• Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work
• Because this role supports federal clients, you'll need to complete a federal background investigation to determine your suitability for federal employment
• You may also be required to obtain an HHS Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge in addition to Palladian's standard background process
• Prior communications firm and/or government or government consulting experience strongly preferred
• Master's degree or Ph.D. is a plus

Benefits

• Remote with occasional in-person collaboration days
• If you’re near one of our offices (Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you’ll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day. These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming!
• Non-local employees will join these days virtually and may be asked to join us occasionally in-person.

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