TL;DR

Ohio Growth & Engagement Lead (GovTech): Accelerating expansion across Ohio by building strategic partnerships with state and local government leaders with an accent on navigating complex procurement, legislative funding, and policy pathways. Focus on driving market adoption of AI-enabled operational intelligence platforms and building durable relationships to solve public sector challenges.

Location: Must be based in Ohio, US

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 Annually

Company

Peregrine is an AI-enabled data platform supporting public safety and government agencies with mission-critical operational intelligence.

What you will do

  • Drive statewide growth by identifying and shaping opportunities to deploy AI-enabled solutions within Ohio agencies.
  • Act as the primary interface for state and local officials, influencers, and external advisors.
  • Map strategic government priorities to product offerings to create actionable go-to-market pathways.
  • Lead high-leverage engagements including executive briefings, roundtables, and workshops to fuel adoption.
  • Manage external partnerships, including lobbyists and consultants, to accelerate growth.
  • Align cross-functional internal teams to ensure smooth transition from introduction to deployment.

Requirements

  • Must be based in or able to work from Ohio, US.
  • 7+ years of experience in government partnerships, public-sector business development, or state-level strategy.
  • Deep understanding of Ohio's government dynamics, including contracting pathways and funding structures.
  • Proven ability to translate legislative and policy windows into commercial opportunities.
  • Strong existing network or familiarity with senior officials in Ohio state and local agencies.
  • Expert level verbal and written communication skills suitable for executive-level relationship building.

Culture & Benefits

  • Inclusive environment committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
  • Competitive compensation package including equity and performance bonuses.
  • Opportunity to solve high-impact societal challenges using AI technology.
  • Mission-driven work environment with support from top-tier Silicon Valley investors.