Head of Government Strategy & Partnerships

Brain Co.

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a VP / Head of Government to build and lead our public sector vertical. This leader will be responsible for developing Brain Co.’s strategy for working with government institutions globally: identifying priority workflows, forming strategic partnerships, and converting early pilots into large-scale deployments. The role sits at the intersection of government networks, technology adoption, and institutional transformation. You will work closely with senior leadership, including Brain Co.’s COO Marne Levine, to build the company’s government footprint and bring AI systems into public sector operations. This is a builder role: part operator, part strategist, and part dealmaker. You will be responsible for turning early government engagements into a scalable vertical for the company.

Requirements

Deep understanding of how government institutions operate
Experience navigating procurement, contracting, and regulatory environments
Relationships across government and policy networks
Ability to operate as a builder in a fast-moving startup environment
Curiosity about applying AI and emerging technologies to large institutional problems

Responsibilities

Build the Government Vertical:
Define Brain Co.’s strategy for deploying AI systems across government institutions
Identify high-impact operational workflows (permitting, benefits administration, regulatory review, etc.)
Turn early pilots into repeatable deployments across agencies and jurisdictions
Develop Government Relationships:
Build relationships with senior leaders across state, local, and federal governments
Engage with policy leaders, agency heads, and institutional partners
Navigate procurement, contracting, and regulatory processes required to deploy technology in government environments
Drive Early Deployments:
Source and structure pilot programs with government partners
Work closely with product and engineering teams to translate government workflows into deployable systems
Help guide product development based on real operational needs inside agencies
Build Ecosystem Partnerships:
Engage with organizations such as national government associations, policy networks, and civic institutions
Develop partnerships that accelerate adoption across jurisdictions
Help Scale a New Category:
Help position Brain Co. as a trusted partner for governments deploying AI
Contribute to long-term strategy for expanding Brain Co.’s work across regulated industries