Application Consultant - Government

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Application Consultant develops technical services solutions to solve customer business problems primarily focused on USA Government business.

You will develop and recommend strategies and solutions based on analysis of the customers needs, goals and existing business practices. You will participate in sales and proposal presentations and may be involved in proposal generation. You will assist the RA Sales Team in navigating customer pursuits, serving as a deep subject matter expert.

This is a hybrid role based in Cleveland, Milwaukee or Dallas and reports into the Application Consulting Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Development: Implement technical and enterprise-wide solutions using internal or third-party hardware/software.
• Strategic Recommendations: Identify and develop strategies based on customer needs and existing infrastructure.
• Sales & Proposals: Engage in presentations and account activities to support business growth.
• Opportunity Identification: Recognize and recommend additional product/service opportunities within customer organizations.
• Complex Problem-Solving: Independently analyze and resolve significant, unique customer challenges.
• Client Interaction: Communicate with clients and commercial teams to qualify opportunities and present capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Business Development: Establish relationships with customers to drive systems and solutions growth.
• Growth Strategy: Develop targeted strategies for assigned industries and accounts.
• Collaborative Planning: Work with internal teams (sales, engineering, contracts, etc.) to define value propositions, competitive positioning, and pricing strategies.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct risk analysis with contract teams to ensure clear scope definition in proposal documentation.
• Compliance: Adhere to company DOA procedures and ensure proper proposal management practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
• Must be a USA citizen.
• Must be willing to apply for USA Government security clearance
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Valid drivers license

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years related experience working with specific applications in the USA federal government industry.
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience with system design preferably with experience related to RA products, solutions and services and Connected Enterprise messaging.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in a customer-facing position, business development or sales role where you have direct sales facing interaction with customers and suppliers.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience with marketing solutions, products and services to customers.
• Experience with proposals development and customer presentations.
• Prior experience with Rockwell Automation products, solutions and services.
• Understanding and application of Federal Application Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with handling controlled and safeguarding sensitive information.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.