Government Contract & Business Developement Specialist

**About Valiant Products** Valiant Products is a hospitality procurement company and manufacturer providing Furniture, Fixtures \& Equipment (FF\&E) and procurement solutions to customers across the hospitality industry. We are seeking a **Government Contracts \& Business Development Specialist** to lead and grow Valiant's government business across **federal, state, and local markets**. This is a hands\-on role combining **government contract administration, GSA management, bid/proposal development, opportunity research, and business development.** **The Opportunity** The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Valiant's existing GSA Contract while continuously identifying new government opportunities where Valiant's products and capabilities are a fit. This person will spend significant time monitoring government bid and procurement platforms, evaluating opportunities, coordinating proposals, and working with Valiant's sales, procurement, manufacturing, and leadership teams to win and execute government business. **Key Responsibilities** **GSA Contract Management** * Own the day\-to\-day administration of Valiant's existing GSA Contract. * Maintain GSA contract compliance, pricing, product information, and documentation. * **Regularly identify and add new products to the GSA Contract.** * Manage contract modifications, submissions, renewals, and required updates. * Monitor changes to GSA requirements and regulations. * Identify opportunities to expand Valiant's GSA offering and government revenue. **Government Business Development** * Monitor federal, state, and local government bid and procurement websites on a regular basis. * Identify and evaluate RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and other opportunities for FF\&E and related products. * Determine which opportunities align with Valiant's capabilities, products, pricing, and strategic objectives. * Develop and maintain a pipeline of government opportunities. * Build relationships with government procurement officials, contracting officers, purchasing organizations, and other decision\-makers. * Identify opportunities to expand existing government relationships and contracts. **Bids \& Proposals** * Manage the bid process from opportunity identification through submission and award. * Coordinate pricing, product specifications, certifications, and other required documentation. * Prepare and submit competitive government proposals and bids. * Coordinate internally with sales, procurement, manufacturing, and operations to ensure accurate and timely responses. * Track deadlines, requirements, awards, and follow\-up activities. **Qualifications** * **3\+ years of hands\-on GSA contract administration experience — REQUIRED.** * Demonstrated experience managing an active GSA Contract. * Experience adding products and managing modifications to GSA contracts. * Experience with GSA Advantage and eOffer/eMod preferred. * Experience researching and responding to federal, state, and local government bids. * Familiarity with government procurement platforms and solicitation processes. * Experience with FF\&E, furniture, hospitality, manufacturing, or commercial procurement strongly preferred. * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines. * Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills. * Strong business development and relationship\-building abilities. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant government procurement systems. **The Ideal Candidate** We're looking for someone who can **own this function**. The right person is equally comfortable digging into a GSA modification, researching a government solicitation, building a bid response, talking with a procurement officer, and identifying the next opportunity for Valiant. You should be **proactive, commercially minded, highly organized, and motivated by winning business**. This is an opportunity to play a significant role in building Valiant's government business and creating a scalable government sales channel. **If you have strong GSA experience and want to combine government contracting expertise with business development in the FF\&E industry, we'd like to hear from you.** Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $75,000\.00 \- $88,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person