Associate Director – Technical Delivery & Pre-Sales, Government Practice

R Systems; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital product engineering is seeking an Associate Director for Technical Delivery & Pre-Sales in the Government Practice. The role focuses on delivering complex IT projects and supporting strategic growth in public sector markets. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in IT consulting, project management, and pre-sales, with a passion for transforming government services through technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector IT consulting with leadership progression.
• Hands-on experience in pre-sales and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects.
• Support responses to RFPs/RFQs with technical solutions.

Skills

Project Delivery

Relationship Management

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in MIS

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Associate Director – Technical Delivery & Pre-Sales, Government Practice

We are hiring for the position of Associate Director – Technical Delivery & Pre-Sales, Government Practice at R Systems, a Blackstone portfolio company specializing in digital product engineering. Our focus is on creating chip-to-cloud software, platforms, and digital experiences that help clients increase revenue and operational efficiency.

Our services empower U.S. public agencies with advanced analytics, AI/ML, Generative AI, and cloud solutions to enable transformative decision-making. We also focus on legacy modernization and improving customer experiences through personalized chat agents and CRM systems, specifically tailored for the public sector.

With over 4,300 technology experts across 18 development centers and 25 offices globally, we seek a seasoned leader to drive innovation and impact in state and local government projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery (85–90%)
2. Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects, managing teams and ensuring high-quality execution.
3. Oversee contract deliverables, resource performance, and stakeholder engagement.
4. Maintain project profitability and foster strong client relationships.

Pre-Sales & Strategic Growth (10–15%)

Support or lead responses to RFPs/RFQs with technical solutions.

Translate agency needs into scalable solutions and Statements of Work.

Identify opportunities and collaborate with internal teams for successful market expansion.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, MIS, or related field.
• Experience in public sector IT consulting, with progression into leadership roles.
• Background in project delivery roles such as developer, project manager, or engagement leader.
• Hands-on experience in pre-sales and proposal development for California public agencies.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in at least three areas: SaaS Implementations, Data Warehousing & Analytics, or related fields.
Relationship management skills with public sector clients and vendors.

Preferred

• Technical writing, proposal development, and leadership in fast-paced RFP responses.
• Experience with MS Office, Adobe Suite, and proposal methodologies like Shipley.
• Ability to lead teams, manage client expectations, and drive project success.
• Ability to build the company's brand in new public sector markets.

If you're ready to impact government transformation, apply now or connect with us to explore this opportunity at R Systems.