Government Solutions Architect

About the role

This role focuses on integrating digital asset solutions within the public sector. The Government Solutions Architect will be responsible for defining how government entities manage digital assets securely and at scale. This involves leading the client experience, developing and enhancing custody procedures, and establishing governance frameworks specific to public sector needs. The position requires operating with autonomy in complex regulatory environments.

A key aspect of this position is driving the adoption and operational credibility of Anchorage's offerings within government institutions. The architect will collaborate with internal teams such as Sales, Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Legal to ensure alignment in delivery. Maintaining feedback loops with the Head of Government Solutions is crucial for evolving the go-to-market strategy based on real-world implementation insights.

Success in this role means building strong relationships with senior government officials across various functions, including legal, operational, and technical. The architect will represent the company in agency meetings and high-profile forums, translating complex public sector requirements into actionable roadmaps for internal execution. This involves effectively partnering with product, policy, and go-to-market teams to advocate for institutional client interests.

The annual salary for this role ranges from $112,000 to $188,000.

Skills that matter here

• crypto: This role requires experience in the crypto or digital assets space, specifically within institutional-grade custody solutions, to securely manage public sector digital assets.
• digital assets: The position involves shaping how the public sector manages digital assets, requiring familiarity with their secure handling and operationalization.
• custody: A primary responsibility is to develop, enhance, and operationalize custody procedures for digital assets within government frameworks.
• compliance: The role operates in complex regulatory settings, necessitating collaboration with compliance teams to align internal delivery and ensure adherence to standards.
• reporting: While not explicitly detailed, understanding reporting mechanisms for digital assets is implied for operational credibility and regulatory adherence in the public sector.
• key management: This skill is essential for ensuring the secure handling of digital assets, especially in the context of institutional custody and government operations.

Who this role suits

• Someone with 10-15 years of experience, including at least 3 years in crypto or digital assets, and a background in program management with a U.S. federal agency that launched a digital asset program.
• A person with a proven history of working across government, law enforcement, or regulatory institutions to implement digital asset strategies, policies, or operations.
• An individual who can operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and consistently deliver high-performance results, even in complex environments.
• A professional willing to travel to provide onsite support for high-priority clients and experienced in leading responses to government RFP/RFI submissions.

From the employer

What You Will Do

• Shape how the public sector securely manages digital assets at scale.
• Drive adoption and operational credibility for the firm in the public sector.
• Lead client experience to develop, enhance, and operationalize custody procedures and governance frameworks.
• Operate with minimal oversight in complex regulatory and operational settings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Engineering, Compliance, Legal and other teams to align internal delivery.
• Maintain feedback loops with the Head of Government Solutions to evolve GTM strategy based on implementation insights.
• Build trust with senior government officials across Legal, operational, and technical roles.
• Represent the company with credibility and clarity in agency meetings and high-profile forums.
• Synthesize complex public sector needs into actionable roadmaps for internal execution.
• Partner effectively across product, policy, and GTM functions to represent institutional client interests.

You May Be a Fit If You Have

• 10 - 15 years of experience, including at least 3 years in crypto or digital assets, and familiarity with institutional-grade custody solutions.
• Program Management experience working with a U.S. federal agency that has launched a digital asset program.
• A track record of working across government, law enforcement, and or regulatory institutions to drive implementation of digital assets strategy, policy, and or operations.
• A willingness to travel for onsite support to high-priority clients across their digital assets functional requirements.
• Experience in leading, drafting, and delivering responses to government RFP/RFI submissions.
• High-performance orientation with the ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and deliver consistently.

What We Offer

• A diverse team of more than 600 members united in building the future of finance.
• A welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity regardless of various backgrounds.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.