Hybrid Account Executive – Government

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About the role

  • Account Executive leading revenue growth across Department of Defense customers by managing sales cycles. Collaborating with teams to support adoption and ensure customer success in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full sales cycle across DoD accounts, from prospecting through close and renewal.
  • Build and manage a healthy pipeline aligned with Obviant’s growth targets.
  • Drive predictable execution across long, multi-stakeholder government sales cycles.
  • Develop account strategies that support land-and-expand adoption within organizations.
  • Build trusted relationships with program managers, acquisition professionals, operators, and senior leadership.
  • Understand customer workflows, pain points, and mission priorities to clearly articulate value.
  • Lead product demonstrations, briefings, and executive-level conversations.
  • Act as the voice of the customer internally to inform product direction and roadmap decisions.
  • Collaborate with leadership to refine DoD-focused GTM strategy.
  • Partner with marketing and content teams to support messaging, case studies, and thought leadership.
  • Identify new entry points, programs, and buying centers within the DoD.
  • Track and adapt to changes in acquisition policy, budgeting, and procurement pathways.
  • Work closely with product and engineering to ensure smooth onboarding and customer success.
  • Coordinate with legal, contracting, and finance on government procurement processes.
  • Support pilots, trials, and early deployments that convert into long-term customers.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience selling to the Department of Defense or broader federal government
  • Proven track record of closing complex government deals and growing accounts
  • Deep familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, budgeting, and contracting pathways
  • Strong ability to communicate technical and data-driven value to non-technical stakeholders
  • Excellent executive presence and written / verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-moving startup environments
  • Passion for defense, national security, and mission-driven work
  • Bonus:
  • Experience selling data platforms, SaaS, or analytics products
  • Existing DoD network across Services, Combatant Commands, or acquisition offices
  • Experience working with pilots, OTAs, or alternative acquisition pathways
  • Active or prior security clearance

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Competitive compensation + meaningful commission and equity
  • Flexible vacation time
  • Full health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Ownership in a massive, mission-critical opportunity
  • And more…

Job title

Account Executive – Government

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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