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# Government Certifications & Compliance Advisor at Strategic Growth Partners

- **Company:** Strategic Growth Partners
- **Location:** East Coast, United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/strategic-growth-partners/8330a617-230e-4c73-b88e-0460811afe5d

## Job description

Strategic Growth Partners is committed to upholding our company values and ensuring data confidentiality. We provide robust IT solutions to our clients across multiple time zones and foster a collaborative, innovative, and diverse work environment.

Strategic Growth Partners (SGP) is seeking a Government Certifications & Compliance Advisor to support small business clients navigating federal certification programs and compliance requirements. This role is focused on advisory, execution support, and ongoing management of certifications.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with SBA programs, small business certifications, and government contracting structures, and can confidently guide clients through complex processes such as Joint Ventures and Mentor-Protégé Programs.

Workplace Type: Remote. Up to 15 hours per week; hours will fluctuate based on client needs.

Compensation: 1099, Hourly rate is open.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advise and support clients through the application, maintenance, and renewal of small business certifications, including 8(a), SDVOSB, and HUBZone.
- Provide hands-on support for structuring and managing Joint Ventures (JVs), including SBA-compliant agreements and documentation.
- Support Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) applications and ongoing program compliance.
- Guide clients on certification strategy, eligibility, and positioning within the federal marketplace.
- Manage certification lifecycles, including annual reviews, updates, and recertifications.
- Manage SAM profiles.
- Support SBA reporting requirements, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Review and advise on documentation related to ownership, control, affiliation, and eligibility.
- Stay current on SBA regulations, program updates, and policy changes.
- Work directly with clients in an advisory capacity, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timeliness across all efforts.

What This Role Is Not:

- No requirement to manage full contract execution or program delivery.
- No administrative-only processing role; this is a strategic and execution-focused advisory position.

Required Qualifications

- Proven experience supporting SBA small business certifications, including 8(a), SDVOSB, and HUBZone.
- Strong working knowledge of SBA regulations, including eligibility, affiliation rules, and program requirements.
- Direct experience with Joint Ventures and Mentor-Protégé Programs, including structuring and compliance.
- Experience supporting SBA audits, reporting, and annual review processes.
- Background in government contracting (prime or subcontractor environment).
- Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working in a consulting or advisory capacity with external clients.
- Familiarity with SAM.gov http://SAM.gov, SBA certification portals, and related systems.
- Understanding of broader GovCon strategy, including set-aside positioning.

Work Style:

- Highly detail-oriented with strong compliance mindset.
- Proactive and able to operate independently with minimal oversight.
- Client-facing with strong communication and advisory skills.
- Able to balance multiple clients and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

SGP is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.

## About Strategic Growth Partners

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Strategic Growth Partners (SGP) is a full-lifecycle growth partner for government contractors, helping small businesses enter the federal marketplace, scale efficiently, and achieve exit through an integrated shared-services model.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Silicon Valley, California, United States (with presence in India)
- **Founded**: 2025 (following the merger of GovContractPros, Strategic Growth Advisors, Softek Global Services, and Digital Twin Capital)
- **Founders**: Not applicable (formed via merger); key leaders include John Cook (CEO), Rajesh Shah (Chairman), Himanshu Shah (COO), Jerrod Mallinger (Chief Strategy Officer), and Pami Shah (CFO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Government contracting advisory, business development, back-office support, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, and Tribal 8(a) program consulting.
- **Target customers**: Small businesses, Tribal 8(a) organizations, and other government contractors (B2B, primarily SMBs and mid-market).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “SGP exists to make a difference by giving back. This purpose is woven into everything we do — delivering financial & economic opportunities for our tribal clients and their communities, empowering our trusted partners, and caring for the dedicated individuals that are the heart of SGP.”

## Products & Services
- **Business Development**: End-to-end support for winning federal contracts, including market entry strategies, capture management, and proposal support.
- **Back Office Support**: Fractional CFO, accounting, HR, payroll, and administrative services tailored to government contractors.
- **Mergers & Acquisitions**: Advisory for buying, selling, or merging GovCon businesses, including valuation, due diligence, and integration.
- **GovCon Xcelerator & Compliance**: Training, certification assistance (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB), and ongoing compliance management.
- **Tribal 8(a) Advantage**: Specialized ecosystem leveraging SBA Tribal 8(a) benefits to accelerate growth for tribes and their partner businesses.
- **Launch / Ignite / Transform / Fortify**: A suite of growth programs covering market entry, rapid scaling, long-term transformation, and operational strengthening.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not publicly available; workforce of approximately 29 employees (LinkedIn, 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed; works extensively with tribal nations and federal primes
- **Growth Signals**: Rebranded and unified four entities under one name in January 2025; 12 active job postings as of mid-2025; expanding presence in India; LinkedIn follower count of 3,240

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep specialization in the Tribal 8(a) program, a unique regulatory advantage for rapid growth.
- Full-lifecycle support from inception to exit, reducing the need for multiple vendors.
- Team combines decades of firsthand experience in federal agencies and private sector executive leadership.
- Fractional expert model provides small businesses with high-caliber talent without full-time cost.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to expand the Tribal 8(a) ecosystem and forge mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Strengthen compliance and back-office services to reduce barriers for small government contractors.
- Grow through M&A advisory and strategic partnerships, targeting both new entrants and established firms.
- Scale the shared-services model to serve a broader range of socioeconomic small businesses.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Mission-driven, selfless leadership, integrity, and a commitment to uplifting tribal communities and partners. Emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and sustainable growth.
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Not explicitly stated; headquarters in Silicon Valley, CA, with roles likely requiring some in-office presence. Many positions (e.g., Senior Accountant, Operations Manager) may be hybrid or remote-friendly.
- **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Not a traditional tech company; roles span finance, HR, operations, business development, and consulting. Offers the chance to work directly with federal agencies and tribal nations, providing meaningful impact. The careers page lists 12 open positions including Senior Accountant, Operations Manager, Controller, HR Business Partner, and Project Engineer.

## Sources
1. [strategicgrowthpartners.com](https://strategicgrowthpartners.com/)
2. [strategicgrowthpartners.com/about-us](https://strategicgrowthpartners.com/about-us/)
3. [LinkedIn – Strategic Growth Partners](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stratgrowthpartners)
4. [LinkedIn – SGP Recruiting](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sgp-recruiting)
5. [Ashby Careers – Strategic Growth Partners](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/strategic-growth-partners)

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