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
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