Basic 12+ years of experience in Pre-sales, solution consulting, sales engineering, or technical advisory roles supporting U.S. Federal Government customers Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience Experience supporting federal procurement processes, including RFIs, RFPs, technical evaluations, and proposal responses Experience developing technical documentation, workflow diagrams, solution architectures, statements of work (SOWs), and executive presentations Experience engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple levels of government organizations Preferred 15+ years of experience supporting Federal SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, identity, workflow, or enterprise software solutions Deep understanding of federal agency operations, acquisition processes, and digital modernization initiatives Experience with FedRAMP-authorized cloud solutions and government security requirements Familiarity with federal identity and access management concepts, including PIV/CAC, derived credentials, identity proofing, and authentication standards Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, and content management systems Knowledge of workflow automation, contract lifecycle management, electronic signatures, and records management Experience conducting executive briefings and presenting to senior federal leadership, including SES, program executives, and technical decision-makers Familiarity with APIs, integrations, XML, JSON, and enterprise architecture concepts Proven ability to align technology investments with mission outcomes, operational efficiencies, and constituent experience improvements
The Principal Solution Consultant, Federal serves as a trusted advisor to federal agencies, partnering closely with Account Executives, Solution Consulting peers, and cross-functional teams to understand mission objectives, operational challenges, and complex technology environments. This role helps federal customers modernize agreement, form, and workflow processes while ensuring compliance with federal security and regulatory requirements. Leveraging expertise in government business processes, cloud technologies, and Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform, the Principal Solution Consultant develops compelling solution strategies, delivers executive-level presentations, and demonstrates how Docusign can accelerate digital transformation, improve constituent experiences, and increase operational efficiency across federal agencies. This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Director, Solution Consulting. Responsibility Partner with Federal Account Executives and Solution Consulting teams to drive new business and expansion opportunities across civilian, defense, intelligence, and federal healthcare agencies Engage with executive leadership, program managers, contracting officers, acquisition teams, security stakeholders, and technical architects to understand mission requirements and modernization initiatives Discover, document, and analyze complex government workflows, approval processes, legacy system dependencies, and enterprise architectures Lead business and technical discovery sessions focused on agency priorities, compliance requirements, and measurable mission outcomes Develop and deliver compelling demonstrations showcasing Docusign IAM, eSignature, CLM, Workspaces, AI-powered capabilities, and integrations within federal environments Articulate the value of Docusign solutions in the context of federal mandates, digital transformation initiatives, customer experience objectives, workforce modernization, grants management, procurement, HR onboarding, and case management processes Establish technical credibility through solution architecture discussions, security reviews, integration guidance, roadmap presentations, and technical workshops Support responses to RFIs, RFPs, technical evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and competitive assessments Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Professional Services, and Security teams to address customer requirements and ensure successful solution alignment Understand and communicate Docusign’s FedRAMP, IL4, CAC/PIV, identity verification, and security capabilities relevant to government customers Apply value-selling methodologies to connect Docusign capabilities with agency mission outcomes, cost savings, risk reduction, and operational efficiencies Serve as a subject matter expert on federal digital modernization trends, compliance requirements, and industry best practices