Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
You will be the product manager working on the mission to strengthen our self-managed distribution of Appian by analyzing trends in customer use cases, prioritizing the delivery of essential features and enhancements, and driving adoption of Appian on Kubernetes. You will be responsible for the direction and roadmap of the Appian on Kubernetes offering, ensuring reliable, high-performance operations for customers running Appian in their own managed environments.
This role emphasizes a connection to the customer. You will form relationships with key points of contact within our customers' organizations and must be equally comfortable conversing with deeply technical IT staff and executives alike. You will use your prior experience with deploying and managing containerized software in Kubernetes environments to explain to customers how Appian on Kubernetes adheres to cloud-native principles and meets enterprise-grade requirements. Likewise, you will use your deep domain knowledge to understand and analyze customer-provided use cases and enhancement requests to judge suitability for the future product backlog.
This role is based at our headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
What You'll DoDefine and execute the product roadmap for Appian on Kubernetes.Prioritize product investments based on customer feedback, business impact, and technical strategy.Partner closely with Engineering to define requirements, refine backlog priorities, and guide implementation.Collaborate with architects and engineers to design scalable, cloud-native platform capabilities.Establish clear product boundaries between customer-managed infrastructure and Appian-managed functionality.Write detailed product requirements and specifications for engineering teams.Track feature adoption and success through customer feedback, product metrics, and usage analytics.Own the product lifecycle from ideation through documentation, launch, and ongoing enhancements.Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to support go-to-market initiatives and product positioning.Build strong relationships with enterprise customers to understand complex deployment challenges and influence future product direction.Basic Qualifications5+ years of experience in Product Management or Software Engineering within an enterprise software organization.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.Experience managing products supporting both SaaS and customer-managed deployments.Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes.Experience working with containerized applications throughout the deployment and operational lifecycle.Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure concepts including scalability, availability, resiliency, and security.Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.Experience partnering directly with enterprise customers to influence product strategy.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Kubernetes platforms such as Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE, Red Hat OpenShift, Rancher, or VMware Kubernetes Service.Experience building or supporting Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).Familiarity with software deployments in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) environments.Understanding of enterprise data sovereignty and regulatory requirements, including frameworks such as DORA.Experience supporting customers in highly regulated industries, including government, financial services, healthcare, or life sciences.#LI-MB1
The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Base Salary Range$125,000—$250,000 USDTools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
Read LessHere at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
You will be the product manager working on the mission to strengthen our self-managed distribution of Appian by analyzing trends in customer use cases, prioritizing the delivery of essential features and enhancements, and driving adoption of Appian on Kubernetes. You will be responsible for the direction and roadmap of the Appian on Kubernetes offering, ensuring reliable, high-performance operations for customers running Appian in their own managed environments.
This role emphasizes a connection to the customer. You will form relationships with key points of contact within our customers' organizations and must be equally comfortable conversing with deeply technical IT staff and executives alike. You will use your prior experience with deploying and managing containerized software in Kubernetes environments to explain to customers how Appian on Kubernetes adheres to cloud-native principles and meets enterprise-grade requirements. Likewise, you will use your deep domain knowledge to understand and analyze customer-provided use cases and enhancement requests to judge suitability for the future product backlog.
This role is based at our headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
What You'll DoDefine and execute the product roadmap for Appian on Kubernetes.Prioritize product investments based on customer feedback, business impact, and technical strategy.Partner closely with Engineering to define requirements, refine backlog priorities, and guide implementation.Collaborate with architects and engineers to design scalable, cloud-native platform capabilities.Establish clear product boundaries between customer-managed infrastructure and Appian-managed functionality.Write detailed product requirements and specifications for engineering teams.Track feature adoption and success through customer feedback, product metrics, and usage analytics.Own the product lifecycle from ideation through documentation, launch, and ongoing enhancements.Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to support go-to-market initiatives and product positioning.Build strong relationships with enterprise customers to understand complex deployment challenges and influence future product direction.Basic Qualifications5+ years of experience in Product Management or Software Engineering within an enterprise software organization.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.Experience managing products supporting both SaaS and customer-managed deployments.Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes.Experience working with containerized applications throughout the deployment and operational lifecycle.Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure concepts including scalability, availability, resiliency, and security.Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.Experience partnering directly with enterprise customers to influence product strategy.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Kubernetes platforms such as Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE, Red Hat OpenShift, Rancher, or VMware Kubernetes Service.Experience building or supporting Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).Familiarity with software deployments in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) environments.Understanding of enterprise data sovereignty and regulatory requirements, including frameworks such as DORA.Experience supporting customers in highly regulated industries, including government, financial services, healthcare, or life sciences.#LI-MB1
The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Base Salary Range$125,000—$250,000 USDTools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
Read LessHere at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
You will be the product manager working on the mission to strengthen our self-managed distribution of Appian by analyzing trends in customer use cases, prioritizing the delivery of essential features and enhancements, and driving adoption of Appian on Kubernetes. You will be responsible for the direction and roadmap of the Appian on Kubernetes offering, ensuring reliable, high-performance operations for customers running Appian in their own managed environments.
This role emphasizes a connection to the customer. You will form relationships with key points of contact within our customers' organizations and must be equally comfortable conversing with deeply technical IT staff and executives alike. You will use your prior experience with deploying and managing containerized software in Kubernetes environments to explain to customers how Appian on Kubernetes adheres to cloud-native principles and meets enterprise-grade requirements. Likewise, you will use your deep domain knowledge to understand and analyze customer-provided use cases and enhancement requests to judge suitability for the future product backlog.
This role is based at our headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
What You'll DoDefine and execute the product roadmap for Appian on Kubernetes.Prioritize product investments based on customer feedback, business impact, and technical strategy.Partner closely with Engineering to define requirements, refine backlog priorities, and guide implementation.Collaborate with architects and engineers to design scalable, cloud-native platform capabilities.Establish clear product boundaries between customer-managed infrastructure and Appian-managed functionality.Write detailed product requirements and specifications for engineering teams.Track feature adoption and success through customer feedback, product metrics, and usage analytics.Own the product lifecycle from ideation through documentation, launch, and ongoing enhancements.Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to support go-to-market initiatives and product positioning.Build strong relationships with enterprise customers to understand complex deployment challenges and influence future product direction.Basic Qualifications5+ years of experience in Product Management or Software Engineering within an enterprise software organization.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.Experience managing products supporting both SaaS and customer-managed deployments.Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes.Experience working with containerized applications throughout the deployment and operational lifecycle.Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure concepts including scalability, availability, resiliency, and security.Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.Experience partnering directly with enterprise customers to influence product strategy.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Kubernetes platforms such as Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE, Red Hat OpenShift, Rancher, or VMware Kubernetes Service.Experience building or supporting Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).Familiarity with software deployments in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) environments.Understanding of enterprise data sovereignty and regulatory requirements, including frameworks such as DORA.Experience supporting customers in highly regulated industries, including government, financial services, healthcare, or life sciences.#LI-MB1
The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Base Salary Range$125,000—$250,000 USDTools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
Read LessHere at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
You will be the product manager working on the mission to strengthen our self-managed distribution of Appian by analyzing trends in customer use cases, prioritizing the delivery of essential features and enhancements, and driving adoption of Appian on Kubernetes. You will be responsible for the direction and roadmap of the Appian on Kubernetes offering, ensuring reliable, high-performance operations for customers running Appian in their own managed environments.
This role emphasizes a connection to the customer. You will form relationships with key points of contact within our customers' organizations and must be equally comfortable conversing with deeply technical IT staff and executives alike. You will use your prior experience with deploying and managing containerized software in Kubernetes environments to explain to customers how Appian on Kubernetes adheres to cloud-native principles and meets enterprise-grade requirements. Likewise, you will use your deep domain knowledge to understand and analyze customer-provided use cases and enhancement requests to judge suitability for the future product backlog.
This role is based at our headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
What You'll DoDefine and execute the product roadmap for Appian on Kubernetes.Prioritize product investments based on customer feedback, business impact, and technical strategy.Partner closely with Engineering to define requirements, refine backlog priorities, and guide implementation.Collaborate with architects and engineers to design scalable, cloud-native platform capabilities.Establish clear product boundaries between customer-managed infrastructure and Appian-managed functionality.Write detailed product requirements and specifications for engineering teams.Track feature adoption and success through customer feedback, product metrics, and usage analytics.Own the product lifecycle from ideation through documentation, launch, and ongoing enhancements.Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to support go-to-market initiatives and product positioning.Build strong relationships with enterprise customers to understand complex deployment challenges and influence future product direction.Basic Qualifications5+ years of experience in Product Management or Software Engineering within an enterprise software organization.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.Experience managing products supporting both SaaS and customer-managed deployments.Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes.Experience working with containerized applications throughout the deployment and operational lifecycle.Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure concepts including scalability, availability, resiliency, and security.Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.Experience partnering directly with enterprise customers to influence product strategy.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Kubernetes platforms such as Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE, Red Hat OpenShift, Rancher, or VMware Kubernetes Service.Experience building or supporting Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).Familiarity with software deployments in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) environments.Understanding of enterprise data sovereignty and regulatory requirements, including frameworks such as DORA.Experience supporting customers in highly regulated industries, including government, financial services, healthcare, or life sciences.#LI-MB1
The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Base Salary Range$125,000—$250,000 USDTools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
Read LessHere at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
Appian is actively seeking a Federal Acquisition Subject Matter Expert to serve as the strategic bridge between the complex world of U.S. Federal procurement and Appian's Government Acquisition Management suite. This role will act as the voice of the acquisition workforce, helping guide product strategy, requirements, and innovation in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. This is not just about maintaining software. This role will help define the future of how the Federal government, particularly the Department of War, executes its mission through superior acquisition technology.
In this role, you will:Act as the primary functional owner for Appian's Government Acquisition Management suite, identifying opportunities to evolve product capabilities to better serve Federal and Department of War acquisition professionals.
Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to translate FAR/DFARS regulations and Federal Civilian and DOW acquisition workflows into clear, high-impact software requirements.
Influence the product roadmap by identifying emerging trends, regulatory changes, and modernization opportunities within federal procurement.
Provide expert-level perspective during design reviews, workflow validation, and acceptance testing to ensure solutions meet the standards required for mission-critical federal contracts.
Represent Appian as a thought leader in the acquisition community through webinars, podcasts, speaking engagements, and industry events such as NCMA and ACT-IAC.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to demonstrate the practical, real-world value of Appian's platform to senior government, military, and civilian leadership.
Serve as a trusted internal advisor on acquisition policy, contracting workflows, user pain points, and opportunities to apply modern technology and AI to federal acquisition and contract management.
Qualifications:10+ years of federal contracting experience, including 7+ years serving as a Contracting Officer within the Department of War.
Recent DoD 1102 experience with a strong understanding of mission-first procurement environments and the pressure of operating with a warrant.
Expert-level mastery of FAR and DFARS, including experience with DoD-unique procurement requirements.
Proven ability to translate complex acquisition rules, policies, and workflows into practical guidance for technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience serving in a thought leadership capacity, including delivering presentations, writing articles, participating in panels, or speaking at industry events.
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate with Product, Engineering, Sales, senior military leaders, civilian executives, and acquisition professionals.
High technical curiosity and comfort learning how software platforms transform complex data and workflows into actionable procurement intelligence.
Understanding of how AI can be applied to federal acquisition, procurement modernization, or contract management.
Bachelor's Degree required.
DoD Contracting Professional Certification required, or previous DAWIA Level II/III certification with recent relevant experience.
Familiarity with software development lifecycles or Agile methodologies is a plus.
#LI-MB1
The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Base Salary Range$150,000—$275,000 USDTools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
Read LessHere at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
At Appian, we support our federal customer's mission by delivering low-code solutions using our cloud-based platform technology. Appian's Customer Success organization works closely with our federal customers, advising and supporting them on how to architect and deliver Appian based-solutions. To support this goal, Appian Customer Success, is looking for an Solution Architect to help us to grow our federal business and work closely with customers to design integrated solutions and make compelling offers.
As a Solution Architect, you will be a key technical leader within Appian's Customer Success team as well as a trusted technical advisor to Appian's clients. In this role, you will define leading, integrated solutions that use Appian's platform technology to support our customers unique mission areas. You will maintain an awareness of market forces and trends, lead the design and development of innovations and offerings that address customers demands and continue to position as a leader. You will consult and advise our customers on their programs and projects, driving quality and innovation. The ideal candidate will combine excellent technical, product and business skills to make our customers and partners successful. And have experience working with BPM and/or business systems.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Advise customers on the technical design, architecture and implementation of Appian solutions on a customer's private cloud or on-premise hosting solution, and/or integrating Appian government cloud offerings with the customer's infrastructure
Support the sales cycle through the creation of high-value, differentiated solutions, based on Appian's technology, that integrates and defines program and project management disciplines with a compelling technical solution and delivery roadmap
Present and vet integrated solutions and complex technical concepts and designs to our customers and other audiences
Support customers on the configuration, testing, deployment and operations of Appian applications, following agile delivery methodologies and Appian best practices
Work with clients on all aspects of their program to drive technical success and efficiency, including advising of development practice, program management and governance and delivery automation (version control, configuration management, and other DevSecOps and Infrastructure Automation practices)
Lead the definition and development of Appian Customer Success innovations and offerings in order to support leading Appian delivery capabilities, and bring together emerging requirements and practices from our customers and industry
Collect and review technical challenges with a team of architects and distill into common best practices and common solutions
Support the development and review of whitepapers and pre-sales solutioning and proposals
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
At least 5 years of experience advising customers on design and implementation of government cloud computing platforms, and at least 10 years of multi-tier application design and architecture
Experience with architecting secure cloud based hosting solutions for federal customers using Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and/or Microsoft Azure. Leadership experience designing, architecting or delivering one or more enterprise-level cloud environments (e.g. C2S, JWICS, GovCloud, etc.)
Experience authoring federal proposals and whitepaper is required
In depth experience, managing federal programs and projects and leading IT delivery using agile frameworks, tooling and methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe
Experience accelerating IT solution under the federal government's Risk Management Framework is preferred
Experience with designing and implementing DevSecOps pipelines and Infrastructure Automation frameworks, using toolsets like Jenkins, Puppet, Ansible, SaltStack, Cucumber, JMeter, and Fitnesse, preferred
Willingness to travel; 10-15% to support customer engagements including SCIF's
Other Skills:
Strong communication and presentation skills
Guiding client enterprise architecture teams as needed during the design and implementation of scalable solutions
Excellent problem solving skills and talent for identifying creative solutions
Ability to identify and lead the creation of market offerings, and lead the formulation of corporate capabilities and intellectual property
Education and Certifications:
AWS, Google, or Azure Certifications is a plus
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred
Certified Scrum Master or other agile certifications, required
Clearance:
US Citizenship required
Possession of or ability to obtain a US government public trust and/or DoD clearance. TS/SCI with CI Poly strongly preferred
The base salary range provided represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a government clearance differential. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Base Salary Range$150,000—$275,000 USDTools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
Read LessHere at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
AI Solution Architect
At Appian, we support our federal customer's mission by delivering solutions using our cloud-based platform technology. Appian's Customer Success organization works closely with our federal customers, advising and supporting them on how to architect and deliver Appian based-solutions. To support this goal, Appian Customer Success, is looking for an Solution Architect to help us to grow our federal business and work closely with customers to design integrated solutions and make compelling offers.
As a Solution Architect, you will be a key technical leader within Appian's Customer Success team as well as a trusted technical advisor to Appian's clients. In this role, you will define leading, integrated solutions that use Appian's platform technology to support our customers unique mission areas. You will maintain an awareness of market forces and trends, lead the design and development of innovations and offerings that address customers demands and continue to position as a leader. You will consult and advise our customers on their programs and projects, driving quality and innovation. The ideal candidate will combine excellent technical, product and business skills to make our customers and partners successful. And have experience working with BPM and/or business systems.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Advise customers on the technical design, architecture and implementation of Appian solutions on a customer's private cloud or on-premise hosting solution, and/or integrating Appian government cloud offerings with the customer's infrastructure
Support the sales cycle through the creation of high-value, differentiated solutions, based on Appian's technology, that integrates and defines program and project management disciplines with a compelling technical solution and delivery roadmap
Present and vet integrated solutions and complex technical concepts and designs to our customers and other audiences
Support customers on the configuration, testing, deployment and operations of Appian applications, following agile delivery methodologies and Appian best practices
Work with clients on all aspects of their program to drive technical success and efficiency, including advising of development practice, program management and governance and delivery automation (version control, configuration management, and other DevSecOps and Infrastructure Automation practices)
Lead the definition and development of Appian Customer Success innovations and offerings in order to support leading Appian delivery capabilities, and bring together emerging requirements and practices from our customers and industry
Collect and review technical challenges with a team of architects and distill into common best practices and common solutions
Support the development and review of whitepapers and pre-sales solutioning and proposals
Advise federal customers on the design and integration of AI and generative AI capabilities, including large language models (LLMs), intelligent automation, and machine learning, into Appian-based solutions, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, responsible AI principles.
Lead the definition of enterprise data strategies and architectures for federal customers, including data ingestion, storage, integration, and analytics frameworks that enable scalable, mission-driven data platforms on cloud environments.
Establish and operationalize data governance frameworks for federal programs, including data quality standards, lineage, metadata management, access controls, and stewardship models that ensure data is accurate, compliant, and audit-ready in support of agency oversight requirements
Support the development of AI governance structures for federal customers, including model risk management, explainability standards, bias mitigation protocols, and continuous monitoring practices aligned with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and agency-specific AI use case inventory requirements
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
At least 5 years of experience advising customers on design and implementation of government cloud computing platforms, and at least 10 years of multi-tier application design and architecture
Experience with architecting secure cloud based hosting solutions for federal customers using Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and/or Microsoft Azure. Leadership experience designing, architecting or delivering one or more enterprise-level cloud environments (e.g. C2S, JWICS, GovCloud, etc.)
Experience authoring federal proposals and whitepaper is required
In depth experience, managing federal programs and projects and leading IT delivery using agile frameworks, tooling and methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe
Experience accelerating IT solution under the federal government's Risk Management Framework is preferred
Experience with designing and implementing DevSecOps pipelines and Infrastructure Automation frameworks, using toolsets like Jenkins, Puppet, Ansible, SaltStack, Cucumber, JMeter, and Fitnesse, preferred
Willingness to travel; 10-15% to support customer engagements including SCIF's
Other Skills:
Strong communication and presentation skills
Guiding client enterprise architecture teams as needed during the design and implementation of scalable solutions
Excellent problem solving skills and talent for identifying creative solutions
Ability to identify and lead the creation of market offerings, and lead the formulation of corporate capabilities and intellectual property
Education and Certifications:
AWS, Google, or Azure Certifications is a plus
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred
Certified Scrum Master or other agile certifications, required
Clearance:
Possession of or ability to obtain a US government public trust and/or DoD clearance. TS/SCI with CI Poly strongly preferred
The base salary range provided represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a government clearance differential. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Base Salary Range$150,000—$275,000 USDTools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
Read LessHere at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
Appian is actively seeking a Federal Acquisition Subject Matter Expert to serve as the strategic bridge between the complex world of U.S. Federal procurement and Appian's Government Acquisition Management suite. This role will act as the voice of the acquisition workforce, helping guide product strategy, requirements, and innovation in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. This is not just about maintaining software. This role will help define the future of how the Federal government, particularly the Department of War, executes its mission through superior acquisition technology.
In this role, you will:Act as the primary functional owner for Appian's Government Acquisition Management suite, identifying opportunities to evolve product capabilities to better serve Federal and Department of War acquisition professionals.
Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to translate FAR/DFARS regulations and Federal Civilian and DOW acquisition workflows into clear, high-impact software requirements.
Influence the product roadmap by identifying emerging trends, regulatory changes, and modernization opportunities within federal procurement.
Provide expert-level perspective during design reviews, workflow validation, and acceptance testing to ensure solutions meet the standards required for mission-critical federal contracts.
Represent Appian as a thought leader in the acquisition community through webinars, podcasts, speaking engagements, and industry events such as NCMA and ACT-IAC.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to demonstrate the practical, real-world value of Appian's platform to senior government, military, and civilian leadership.
Serve as a trusted internal advisor on acquisition policy, contracting workflows, user pain points, and opportunities to apply modern technology and AI to federal acquisition and contract management.
Qualifications:10+ years of federal contracting experience, including 7+ years serving as a Contracting Officer within the Department of War.
Recent DoD 1102 experience with a strong understanding of mission-first procurement environments and the pressure of operating with a warrant.
Expert-level mastery of FAR and DFARS, including experience with DoD-unique procurement requirements.
Proven ability to translate complex acquisition rules, policies, and workflows into practical guidance for technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience serving in a thought leadership capacity, including delivering presentations, writing articles, participating in panels, or speaking at industry events.
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate with Product, Engineering, Sales, senior military leaders, civilian executives, and acquisition professionals.
High technical curiosity and comfort learning how software platforms transform complex data and workflows into actionable procurement intelligence.
Understanding of how AI can be applied to federal acquisition, procurement modernization, or contract management.
Bachelor's Degree required.
DoD Contracting Professional Certification required, or previous DAWIA Level II/III certification with recent relevant experience.
Familiarity with software development lifecycles or Agile methodologies is a plus.
#LI-MB1
The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Base Salary Range$150,000—$275,000 USDTools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
Read LessHere at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
Appian is actively seeking a Federal Acquisition Subject Matter Expert to serve as the strategic bridge between the complex world of U.S. Federal procurement and Appian's Government Acquisition Management suite. This role will act as the voice of the acquisition workforce, helping guide product strategy, requirements, and innovation in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. This is not just about maintaining software. This role will help define the future of how the Federal government, particularly the Department of War, executes its mission through superior acquisition technology.
In this role, you will:Act as the primary functional owner for Appian's Government Acquisition Management suite, identifying opportunities to evolve product capabilities to better serve Federal and Department of War acquisition professionals.
Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to translate FAR/DFARS regulations and Federal Civilian and DOW acquisition workflows into clear, high-impact software requirements.
Influence the product roadmap by identifying emerging trends, regulatory changes, and modernization opportunities within federal procurement.
Provide expert-level perspective during design reviews, workflow validation, and acceptance testing to ensure solutions meet the standards required for mission-critical federal contracts.
Represent Appian as a thought leader in the acquisition community through webinars, podcasts, speaking engagements, and industry events such as NCMA and ACT-IAC.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to demonstrate the practical, real-world value of Appian's platform to senior government, military, and civilian leadership.
Serve as a trusted internal advisor on acquisition policy, contracting workflows, user pain points, and opportunities to apply modern technology and AI to federal acquisition and contract management.
Qualifications:10+ years of federal contracting experience, including 7+ years serving as a Contracting Officer within the Department of War.
Recent DoD 1102 experience with a strong understanding of mission-first procurement environments and the pressure of operating with a warrant.
Expert-level mastery of FAR and DFARS, including experience with DoD-unique procurement requirements.
Proven ability to translate complex acquisition rules, policies, and workflows into practical guidance for technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience serving in a thought leadership capacity, including delivering presentations, writing articles, participating in panels, or speaking at industry events.
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate with Product, Engineering, Sales, senior military leaders, civilian executives, and acquisition professionals.
High technical curiosity and comfort learning how software platforms transform complex data and workflows into actionable procurement intelligence.
Understanding of how AI can be applied to federal acquisition, procurement modernization, or contract management.
Bachelor's Degree required.
DoD Contracting Professional Certification required, or previous DAWIA Level II/III certification with recent relevant experience.
Familiarity with software development lifecycles or Agile methodologies is a plus.
#LI-MB1
The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Base Salary Range$150,000—$275,000 USDTools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
Read LessHere at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
Appian is actively seeking a Federal Acquisition Subject Matter Expert to serve as the strategic bridge between the complex world of U.S. Federal procurement and Appian's Government Acquisition Management suite. This role will act as the voice of the acquisition workforce, helping guide product strategy, requirements, and innovation in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. This is not just about maintaining software. This role will help define the future of how the Federal government, particularly the Department of War, executes its mission through superior acquisition technology.
In this role, you will:Act as the primary functional owner for Appian's Government Acquisition Management suite, identifying opportunities to evolve product capabilities to better serve Federal and Department of War acquisition professionals.
Partner with Product Managers and Engineers to translate FAR/DFARS regulations and Federal Civilian and DOW acquisition workflows into clear, high-impact software requirements.
Influence the product roadmap by identifying emerging trends, regulatory changes, and modernization opportunities within federal procurement.
Provide expert-level perspective during design reviews, workflow validation, and acceptance testing to ensure solutions meet the standards required for mission-critical federal contracts.
Represent Appian as a thought leader in the acquisition community through webinars, podcasts, speaking engagements, and industry events such as NCMA and ACT-IAC.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to demonstrate the practical, real-world value of Appian's platform to senior government, military, and civilian leadership.
Serve as a trusted internal advisor on acquisition policy, contracting workflows, user pain points, and opportunities to apply modern technology and AI to federal acquisition and contract management.
Qualifications:10+ years of federal contracting experience, including 7+ years serving as a Contracting Officer within the Department of War.
Recent DoD 1102 experience with a strong understanding of mission-first procurement environments and the pressure of operating with a warrant.
Expert-level mastery of FAR and DFARS, including experience with DoD-unique procurement requirements.
Proven ability to translate complex acquisition rules, policies, and workflows into practical guidance for technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience serving in a thought leadership capacity, including delivering presentations, writing articles, participating in panels, or speaking at industry events.
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate with Product, Engineering, Sales, senior military leaders, civilian executives, and acquisition professionals.
High technical curiosity and comfort learning how software platforms transform complex data and workflows into actionable procurement intelligence.
Understanding of how AI can be applied to federal acquisition, procurement modernization, or contract management.
Bachelor's Degree required.
DoD Contracting Professional Certification required, or previous DAWIA Level II/III certification with recent relevant experience.
Familiarity with software development lifecycles or Agile methodologies is a plus.
#LI-MB1
The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Base Salary Range$150,000—$275,000 USDTools and Resources
Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice
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