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

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 implementationSupport 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
• Centrally located offices with access to the unique ThinkTank Campus in Berlin-Wannsee
• 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