Vice President, Government Strategy and Innovation

Summary

Join Accela as the Vice President of Government Strategy and Innovation, a senior leadership role driving strategic pre-sales engagements with government executives. You will define the roadmap for AI-enabled professional services and incubate a new consulting practice focused on public sector enterprise transformation. This position blends business strategy, technology innovation, and public sector modernization, emphasizing customer outcomes and thought leadership. Responsibilities include strategic advisory and pre-sales engagement, AI-enabled services innovation, and consulting practice development. You will also contribute to internal leadership and enablement. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in government technology, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation consulting.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in government technology, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation consulting
• Former CIO, CTO, Enterprise Architect, or senior public sector executive experience strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of government procurement, policy, and technology trends, including GovTech and civic innovation
• Proven track record of leading pre-sales or solution strategy for complex software platforms or consulting services
• Demonstrated success launching new service offerings, especially in emerging technologies such as AI

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to government CIOs, CTOs, and enterprise architects on digital transformation initiatives
• Partner with Sales, Product, and Delivery teams to shape and close complex, high-impact deals
• Represent Accela’s strategic vision at executive briefings, government forums, and industry events
• Lead the development and operationalization of AI-enhanced implementation services using technologies such as machine learning, NLP, and automation
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to define and scale AI use cases within government workflows
• Deliver service accelerators and proof-of-concepts that improve implementation speed, quality, and value
• Build and lead a new consulting offering focused on digital government, enterprise architecture, and modernization strategy
• Define go-to-market strategy, service portfolio, delivery model, and success metrics
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of strategic consultants and enterprise advisors
• Contribute to overall Professional Services strategy, delivery planning, and risk management
• Provide internal thought leadership on integrating AI, data, and enterprise architecture into client engagements
• Support talent development and elevate delivery team capabilities through mentorship and strategic enablement

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and AI/ML technologies
• Familiarity with public sector permitting, licensing, and regulatory (PLR) processes
• Ability to operate in a high-growth, high-ambiguity environment while leading cross-functional initiatives
• Strong communication, executive presence, and passion for improving government services

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Family planning benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Health savings account with company contributions
• Flexible spending account
• Life, accident, and disability coverage
• Business travel insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other well-being benefits
• Annual bonus target