Governance / Application Expert (f/m/d) | Public Administration & Verwaltungsinformatik

Job description

Verwaltungssprung is a Berlin-based GovTech company developing AI-powered software solutions to simplify and digitize administrative processes. Our platform enables citizens and public institutions to access secure, user-friendly, and fully digital public services.
To support the growth of our organization, we are looking for a Governance / Application Expert (f/m/d) with a strong background in public administration, Verwaltungsinformatik, or regulatory digitalization projects.
In this role, you will ensure that our digital public-sector applications align with administrative regulations, legal frameworks, and operational standards. Acting as a bridge between governmental domain expertise and technology teams, you will help translate complex administrative procedures into compliant, scalable, and user-centered digital solutions.
Tasks

Analyze public administration processes, regulations, and operational standards relevant to digital government services
Ensure that digital applications comply with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements
Translate governmental procedures and domain requirements into clear functional specifications for Product and Engineering teams
Collaborate closely with Product, Requirements Engineering, AI, and Development teams during product design and implementation
Support the interpretation of administrative regulations and legal frameworks in digital product contexts
Evaluate process compliance, documentation standards, and operational workflows
Contribute to the design of scalable and compliant digital public-sector applications
Support stakeholder communication with public institutions, authorities, and domain experts
Identify optimization opportunities for administrative digitization and process automation
Help establish governance standards and operational best practices within a growing GovTech environment

Requirements

Degree in Public Administration, Verwaltungsinformatik, Business Informatics, Law, Political Science, or a related field
Professional experience in public administration, GovTech, digital transformation projects, or administrative consulting
Strong understanding of governmental structures, administrative workflows, and regulatory frameworks
Ability to translate complex domain and compliance requirements into digital solutions
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams across business and technology functions
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Interest in AI-driven public services and modern digital administration
Comfortable working in a dynamic startup environment with high ownership and collaboration
Structured and solution-oriented working style
Fluent English and German skills are strongly preferred

Benefits

Attractive above-average compensation package
State-of-the-art IT equipment enabling flexible hybrid working worldwide - from home, our Berlin office, or on-site with partners
Centrally located offices with access to the unique ThinkTank Campus in Berlin-Wannsee
Comfortable travel policy as well as free snacks and beverages in our offices
Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and room for your own ideas
International team spirit with recognition of both collective and individual successes
Early responsibility and creative freedom from day one
Structured onboarding with a buddy and experienced mentor
Continuous training programs and regular development discussions

Join Verwaltungssprung and become part of a mission-driven team building the future of digital public services. If you are passionate about connecting public administration expertise with innovative technology solutions and creating compliant digital services with real societal impact, we would love to hear from you.
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