Hybrid Account Executive, Federal UAS Programs

Posted 3 months ago

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About the role

  • Federal Account Executive leading efforts to expand UAS business within U.S. federal government. Engaging agencies in airspace security and management programs with drone technology solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Own the federal sales cycle — from prospecting and outreach through proposal, negotiation, and close.
  • Develop new relationships with key federal agencies (e.g., DHS, DoD, DOT, DOJ, FEMA) and related offices or program teams involved in UAS policy, security, and infrastructure.
  • Engage as a trusted advisor, understanding each agency’s mission, challenges, and procurement process to position Airspace Link as a strategic partner.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams — including the Product Team, Partnerships, Customer Success, and Proposal Management — to craft compelling White Paper and RFI/RFP responses and tailored demonstrations.
  • Collaborate with strategic partners (e.g., technology providers, federal service contractors, or lobbyist partners) to jointly pursue opportunities and navigate procurement pathways.
  • Track and manage the sales pipeline using CRM tools (HubSpot) and communicate progress through regular forecasting and reporting.
  • Contribute to go-to-market strategy for the federal sector by identifying emerging opportunities, programs, and funding streams aligned with Airspace Link’s capabilities.
  • Lay the foundation for a future federal sales function — helping to define best practices, processes, and partnerships as the business grows.
  • Travel Required: Up to 30%

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in sales, business development, or program management focused on federal agencies, defense, homeland security, or aviation sectors.
  • Experience with federal procurement processes (RFI/RFP, Grants, GSA schedules, OTAs, or cooperative agreements) and how software or technology solutions are bought.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior federal officials, program managers, and decision-makers.
  • Strong understanding of or interest in UAS, aviation, airspace management, or related technologies (experience in an adjacent field such as GIS, mobility, or defense technology is a plus).
  • Exceptional communication and consultative selling skills — able to translate complex technology into clear value propositions that resonate with policy, mission, and operational priorities.
  • A self-starter mindset with ownership mentality; thrives in a startup environment where flexibility and initiative are essential.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets or successfully managing large-scale federal programs.
  • Experience working with or within federal contractors, integrators, or agencies is highly desirable.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, commission structure, and benefits package, including stock options
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off

Job title

Account Executive, Federal UAS Programs

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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