The Organization:

At CrossPurpose, we believe in being all-in, putting down deep roots in a community, and loving neighbors even when it costs us. We believe in telling people the truth, even when it hurts. These are just some of our values, and we take them very seriously. CrossPurpose is a faith-based organization, affiliated with Providence Bible Church, and we believe that the non-profit organization, working in tandem with the local church, most fully reflects God’s kingdom.

As an employee of CrossPurpose, you will be joining a Christian community on a mission to abolish all forms of poverty in Denver. If you are just interested in a job, this opportunity is not for you. If you are looking for a way to live out your purpose, read on.

We actively strive for diversity in our workforce. To learn more about who we are and what we do, check out https://www.crosspurpose.org/about-us/

The Position:

The VP of Government Services will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive growth, expand our footprint in the government sector, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions and services to our government clients. Specifically, the selected candidate will run the Government Services Department and grow the budget from $5MM per year to $15MM per year by the end of 2028. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government contracting, a deep understanding of government procurement processes, and a proven track record of building and managing successful government programs.

Responsibilities:

• Hire a great team to execute contract procurement, program execution, compliance and reporting.
• Manage your team to high performance and excellence in all they do.
• Craft a rolling three-year strategy to increase the work of the department.
• Execute the program in such a way as to give $2 of value for every dollar the government is giving us.
• Staff and hold accountable a back office that is exemplary and exceeds standard compliance to provide 5-star reporting.
• Develop great relationships with all granting agencies so it feels more like a partnership than a transaction.
• Develop a business development team that is surfacing new opportunities to grow our services and footprint.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions and services that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Stay informed about trends, developments, and opportunities in the government services market, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and meetings with government officials.
• Serve on the Senior Leadership Team of the organization with other C-Level and VP team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience in government contract work, running a multi-million dollar business, or related experience
• Working knowledge of contracting concepts and client requirements
• Professional, self motivated, well organized, detail oriented, ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and staff
• Performance oriented and capable of matching government contract outcomes with program requirements to maximize revenue and outputs
• Deep understanding of project management, data collection, systems and processes for managing growth
• Management experience in developing teams, leaders, and creating a high accountability environment
• Preferred experience in establishing relationships with state and county agencies administering grants and contracts for workforce development, career training, justice impacted re-entry programs, mental health services
• Proven experience and technical expertise in the application of government contracts, administration principles, concepts and practices
• Oversight and leadership for preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of government contracts
• Strategic thinker and planner for multi-year growth and development of high yield revenue generation

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: $100,000 - $132,000 / year as a base + up to 5% of base salary as performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Workers compensation, Unemployment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation: 15 days per year, plus the office is closed Christmas Day - New Years Day and staff have limited duties
• Sick Days: 6 days per year
• Paid Holidays

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Occasional other hours as scheduled

Location:

• Denver, CO