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FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Chief Programs Officer

Department: Center for Digital Government

Pay Range: $7,500.00 - $$8,333.34/pay period

About the role

The Executive Director will provide organizational leadership, strategic direction, quality assurance, government perspective, and overall goals and implementation for the Center for Digital Government programs.  This position will initially lead the Digital Communities program as well as the annual Digital Cities, Digital Counties and Government Experience surveys and awards.  This position will support the Center for Public Sector AI and Digital States program.   The position will assist with councils and other programs especially with maintaining a network of current and former state and local government leaders.  The position will serve as the deputy to the Chief Programs Officer.

The position will include close collaboration with Editorial, Content Studio, Research, Marketing, Events, and Sales as a market advisor to provide market expertise and local government perspective in research findings, product development, presentations to prospective clients, and client delivery.

What you'll do

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership over all deliverables for the Digital Communities (DC) program such as surveys, jurisdictional profiles, workshops, and summits in coordination with other executive leaders of the Center for Digital Government, the Content Studio, and other internal departments such as Editorial and Design.
• Program strategy and development for all government-related programs (state, county, and city). The CPO will continue to support state related activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key government leadership, technology leaders, and other officials in cities and counties across the nation. The focus will be on engaging with CIOs/Tech Leaders from the top 50 cities and top 50 counties based on population for Digital Communities; the mid-market CIO’s, CTO’s, and Tech Leaders in mid-sized cities and counties for mid-market; special district technology leaders for special districts.
• Gain relevant background knowledge based on jurisdictional submissions from the DS, DC, and Government Experience survey/award programs.
• Representing eRepublic through speaking and moderating  at in-person and virtual Digital Government Summits, webinars, and workshops.. Help design and host CDG events including summits, workshops including the annual market briefing – Beyond the Beltway and the annual Envision event.
• Provide speaking and moderating services for Digital Government Summits, webinars, and workshops.

Development Responsibilities:

• Technology Leadership: Identify emerging technology trends and companies. Provide leadership for government through LinkedIn posts, articles for Gov Tech and Governing, develop concepts and ideas to be used in events, programs, content papers and webinars. Participate in developing the Gov Tech 100 list.
• Provide thought leadership and content expertise to assist e.Republic in supporting state, local and education government leaders.
• Create unique programs, build relationships, implement structure, ensure deliverables are met for vertical initiatives – for example, public safety, transportation, health and human services. and Governing.
• Strategic Networking: Represent the department at government technology conferences, events, and forums to build organizational presence
• Partnership Development: Identify and develop strategic partnerships within the government sector that enhance program value and reach
• Member Recruitment: Lead recruitment of high-value government sector members who enhance council discussions and outcomes
• Support business development for new and existing clients across all eRepublic products

Operational Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of new product offerings with Research, Content Studio, and Digital Marketing.
• Assist e.Republic Sales personnel whenever necessary on selling CDG related products and services.
• Create CDG content in the form of monthly columns and thought leadership papers when needed.
• Assist Senior VP with the Digital States Program.
• Responsible for maintaining and strengthening the relationship with the National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, and other government organizations as needed.
• Work closely with Senior Fellows to utilize their expertise.
• Required travel 1-2 times per month for up to 2 days at a time.
• Serve as the deputy to the Chief Programs Officer.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• 10-15 years’ experience in state and local government or has equivalent working knowledge of the organizational structures, processes, and technologies of state and local governments and education.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and lead small and large groups.
• Demonstrated ability to excel as an independent contributor working with teams across the organization.
• Strong team player willing to collaborate with other senior leaders.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing timelines, and simultaneously set priorities for self and others.
• The ability to strategically plan to successfully deliver quality work products.
• Retention of market-level knowledge once acquired; apply such knowledge to future projects and in interactions with clients.
• Comfortable and confident interacting with high-level officials in the private and public sector.
• Ability to effectively provide data insights and present findings (orally, written, graphically).
• Consistently gaining knowledge to stay current with the market, policy, and technology.
• Sophisticated, professional understanding and personal application of standard business practices and processes.
• Organized and effective work habits that support project management needs, including delegation.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting; utilizing creative problem-solving skills to navigate through issues that may delay presenting deliverables to clients on time.
• Must be in a work environment with reliable Internet access