Title: Director, Government Operations
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
About the Company
PsychPlus is a leading behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality mental health services. We partner with healthcare organizations, communities, and public agencies to deliver innovative, patient-centered care and improve outcomes through strategic collaboration and operational excellence.
About the Role
PsychPlus is seeking an experienced Director of Government Operations to lead and oversee all government-related business operations, contracts, compliance, and strategic initiatives. This executive leader will serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and local, state, and federal agencies, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives for public sector partnerships and government-funded programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations of government programs, grants, and contracts while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies and strategic partners.
- Manage and coordinate RFP submissions, contract negotiations, renewals, and performance monitoring.
- Partner with legal, compliance, finance, and executive leadership to maintain audit readiness and contractual integrity.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and workflows for government initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal stakeholders to drive visibility and growth opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional teams responsible for implementing and managing government-funded projects.
- Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies for government engagements.
- Monitor changes in legislation and regulations and provide guidance on operational impact.
- Analyze performance metrics and prepare reports for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in government operations, contract management, public sector strategy, or related leadership roles.
- Proven experience managing large-scale government programs, grants, and contracts.
- Deep understanding of federal, state, and local procurement processes and compliance regulations.
- Strong leadership, project management, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience within behavioral health, healthcare, managed care, or nonprofit organizations.
- Familiarity with grants management systems, ERP platforms, and government contract tracking tools.
- Experience working with Medicaid, public funding streams, and value-based care initiatives.
Why Join PsychPlus
- Opportunity to shape and expand strategic public sector partnerships.
- Mission-driven organization focused on improving access to behavioral healthcare.
- Collaborative executive leadership environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Remote work flexibility with meaningful impact across communities nationwide.
PsychPlus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience within behavioral health, healthcare, managed care, or nonprofit organizations?
- What are your salary Expectations?
- Mendatory: Please share your LinkedIn profile URL:
Experience:
- government contracts, and grants: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77007
