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
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