Director, Public Sector Technology (Part-Time)

Job Type Part-time Description What We Do Government Sourcing Solutions (GovSourcing), a Procure Analytics, Co. is a national consulting firm comprised of former public-sector procurement, technology and administrative leaders. Our team creates value and solves problems for the public sector through their adoption of best practice cooperative contracts, strategic technology initiatives and adding value to administrative/general services objectives. We partner with suppliers that provide these contract solutions, and our field team spends their time working with these suppliers and the chief procurement officers, chief information officers and chief administrative officers across the public sector (SLED - states, cities, counties, higher education, and K12) every day to adopt cooperative contracts and complete strategic goals and objectives. United States West reputed company or Mountain time zone preferred Director of Public Sector Technology (Part-Time) GovSourcing is seeking to hire a current or former chief information officer, chief technology officer or chief operations officer with a track record of success in leading technology practices at a state, large city or large county entity. This role works with all levels of government including states, cities, counties, K12 and higher education institutions to match solutions to government needs. The Director of Public Sector Technology will: • Work with existing GovSourcing supplier partners and chief information officers, chief procurement officers and chief administrative officers across the country to increase the usage of cooperative contracts by the public sector. • Collaborate with GovSourcing regional Vice President(s) to maximize government relationships and opportunities for GovSourcing supplier partners. • Build a pipeline of opportunities across all GovSourcing supplier partners resulting in the adoption of cooperative contracts for your government accounts. • Collaborate with GovSourcing leadership to expand GovSourcing offerings through new supplier partnerships. • Help drive SLED market growth for existing and new supplier partners. Requirements • Regular nationwide travel (1-3 days per week) to meet with SLED technology leadership. • Building and maintaining strong working relationships with SLED technology leaders. • Collaborating with business partners to achieve adoption of best practice solutions by governments. • Consulting with governments to develop a business case in support of cooperative contracting solutions. • Assisting government clients with creating and accomplishing strategic goals. • Maintaining knowledge and awareness of trends in public-sector technology and provide insight and education to our supplier partners that supports adoption of supplier partner solutions. • Attending relevant trade association conferences, including national and regional events as applicable. • Participate in regular conference calls with the GovSourcing team and supplier partners. • Maintaining updated records within our CRM system, reputed company. Skills, Traits and Qualifications • Minimum five years' experience in a technology leadership role for a SLED entity, with a record of integrity and accomplishment. • Strong relationships with chief information officers, chief technology officers and chief operating officers across the country. Active involvement and leadership in national organizations like NASCIO or NASTD are highly desirable. • Broad knowledge and understanding of the public sector environment. • Familiarity with current practices, tendencies, and emerging trends in government. • Outstanding communications/presentation skills, both verbal and written. • Ability to present to diverse audiences as a panelist and subject matter expert related to public-sector technology best practices. • Analytical thinker and structured problem solver. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to reputed company. • Project management mindset on task execution. • Independent and self-starter mentality. • Proficiency with applications like reputed company PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and ability to learn web-based applications like reputed company. • Experience with or membership of government adjacent organizations including but not limited to NASCIO, NLC, NASTD, NIGP, NAEP preferred. • LI-JC1 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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