Associate Director, Government Partnerships

The posting, as Code for America wrote it

Code for America believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the new digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions.

Our employees build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most.

With a focus on transparency and fairness, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact.

At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts.

Code for America is looking for a talented Associate Director of Government Partnerships who will secure and grow the government partnerships that allow Code for America to achieve its mission. They'll own a set of agency accounts and serve as the primary relationship lead for each, identifying opportunities, carrying them through to signed agreement, and handing off cleanly to delivery. They'll also help shape our offerings based on what they hear from partners, maintain the pitch materials and account records our teams rely on, improve how opportunities move through the pipeline, mentor colleagues, and surface market insights that drive greater impact over time.

About the role

We're seeking a results-oriented Associate Director of Government Partnerships to expand the reach and long-term impact of Code for America's programs. This role will:

• Own a portfolio of state and local government accounts, building strong relationships and managing opportunities from first conversation through signed agreement
• Help shape what we offer agencies and how we pitch it, working with program, product, and engineering teams
• Own the pitch materials and partnership infrastructure behind this work, including decks, case studies, and accurate account records

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of securing commitments and signed agreements from state and local agencies, and a working knowledge of how governments approve and execute philanthropically funded agreements. They've managed a partnership pipeline, pitched advisory and/or technology services, and navigated government decision-making to get agreements signed.

A good fit is strategic, entrepreneurial, relationship-oriented, organized enough to keep account and pipeline data current, and committed to Code for America's mission of making government services work well for the people who nee
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e an additional 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%, for a maximum employer contribution of 5%

• Medical:
• At least one no cost health insurance option for full-time employees for employee-only coverage
• A minimum of 80% of the cost of dependent coverage
• Remote Work:
• Code for America employees may work remotely across the US
• Code for America employees main residence must be within the US
• Full-time employees work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Collaborative working hours: we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT. We expect all Code for America staff to be available during these set working hours
• Time Off:
• Open personal time off ( subject to manager approval ), a minimum of 14 paid holidays, and an org-wide closure from Christmas Day through New Year's Day
• Paid sick time; up to 96 hours annually
• 17 weeks of paid parental and family leave
• 3 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of service

Timeline

From the time you are contacted by a Recruiter, you can expect a 1-2 month, or longer, hiring process. The specific hiring process and timeline goals for this role will be covered during the initial Recruiter phone screen. Code for America's standard interview process details are also available on our careers page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Code for America Workers United

This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Code for America and Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU, Local 1010. The agreement was ratified on January 14, 2026, and is currently in effect.

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