Federal Architecture Lead

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to creating spaces that enrich communities with lasting impact. Our projects are driven by a deep understanding of local culture, needs, and aspirations, resulting in designs that resonate with and enhance the communities they serve.

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LS3P is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Federal Architecture Lead to join our team. This individual will focus on federal projects throughout the Southeast to both maintain and develop new clients. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively with LS3P’s Federal Team, business development teams and the firm’s senior leadership.

• Work closely with the current Federal + Industrial Sector Leader, business development teams and the firm’s senior leadership to maintain and strengthen existing Federal client relationships.
• Cultivate a pipeline for new business opportunities with government clients focusing primarily on USACE and NAVFAC, but looking for other feasible opportunities such as DHS, GSA, or other agencies.
• Work closely with the firm’s current Design/Build clients on opportunities and proposal presentations. Travel to meet the current D/B partners and work to develop new relationships for Federal D/B work.
• Work closely with the firm’s current AE subconsultants on opportunities and proposal presentations.
• Work with the firm’s current Federal + Industrial Sector Leader to develop and implement a comprehensive, metrics-driven understanding of the firm's Federal business development strategy and transition the sector to the new Federal Architectural Lead.
• Continue to work with the ADC-LS3P JV Mentor-Protégé arrangement.

• Identify and pursue new growth opportunities with government agencies through targeted outreach and timely follow-through. Conduct visits to various Districts and Agencies to maintain relationships and present capabilities briefs.
• Conduct research to identify potential Federal clients.
• Develop and maintain strong Federal client relationships.
• Gather information on potential Federal clients and projects, scheduling meetings to uncover new project opportunities.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships to support business growth.
• Support communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants

• Involve the current Federal + Industrial Sector Leader and other team members in client meetings to leverage firm-wide expertise.
• Develop, grow, hire, and expand the Federal Team as appropriate for the business climate and opportunities.
• Work closely with the Senior Federal Marketing Manager to track leads, prepare proposals, plan strategy and teaming arrangements for Federal work.
• Proposal Writing. Assist in the analysis of RFQs and RFP’s and the development of written proposal responses. Develop, craft and write proposals and oversee the preparation and timely completion of qualifications packages and proposals with all contributing parties both inside and outside the firm.
• Interviews and Presentations. Assist in the development of interview presentation strategies, messaging, and all team preparations for winning presentations and interviews.
• Work with the Senior Federal Marketing Manager to develop conference presentations and schedule speaking engagements.
• Work with the internal teams to identify opportunities in pursuits and projects.
• Work with LS3P IT security team to maintain LS3P CMMC compliance and operational environment.
• Be responsible for any project assignment regardless of size, visibility, number of disciplines, technical complexity or…