Freelance US Government Business Development & Proposal Specialist
# Freelance US Government Business Development & Proposal Specialist
- *Location:** Remote (United States)
- *Job Type:** Freelance / Contract (Commission based)
## About the Role We are looking for an experienced
US-based Business Development & Government Contracts Specialist
to help us introduce and promote our
art authentication, appraisal, and advisory services
to government agencies across the United States. This role is ideal for someone with experience working with federal, state, or local government procurement processes and who understands how to identify opportunities, establish relationships, and support proposal submissions. ## Responsibilities
- Identify government agencies that may require art authentication, appraisal, provenance research, or related advisory services.
- Research and monitor government procurement opportunities, RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
- Help position our services with government buyers and procurement officers.
- Assist with proposal preparation and submission.
- Advise on government procurement requirements and compliance.
- Build relationships with relevant agencies and decision-makers.
- Recommend strategies for expanding our government client base.
- Collaborate with our team to develop materials tailored to government clients.
## Requirements
- Previous experience selling services to US government agencies.
- Strong understanding of government procurement and contracting processes.
- Experience with SAM.gov and other government procurement platforms is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and identify new business opportunities.
- Experience in business development, government sales, or proposal management.
## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with cultural institutions, museums, archives, law enforcement, insurance, or government agencies involved in art, cultural heritage, or asset management.
- Existing network within government procurement or contracting.
- Experience preparing successful government proposals.
## Engagement
- Freelance / Contract
- Remote
- Flexible hours
- Long-term collaboration preferred
If you have experience helping businesses secure government contracts or establish relationships with government agencies, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume, a brief summary of your relevant experience, your hourly rate, and examples of similar projects you've worked on.