Account Executive - Federal
Washington, DCFull-time$150–290K/yrPosted 1y agoStill listed 1w ago
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AI Squared is hiring an Account Executive - Federal. The role seeks a results‑driven Account Executive to grow the federal business and expand the company’s footprint across U.S. government agencies by owning the full sales cycle and helping agencies adopt the data, AI, and analytics platform to solve mission‑critical challenges.
Key focus areas include Identify, qualify, and close new logo opportunities across U.S. federal agencies, Build and maintain relationships with key government stakeholders including program managers, contracting officers, CIOs, CTOs, and mission owners, and Translate mission problems into compelling solutions using the AI and data platform.
Successful candidates bring 10+ Years Enterprise Or Federal Sales Experience, Direct Experience Selling Into U.S. Government Agencies, and Active Clearance Or Ability To Obtain One. Important skills include Federal Procurement Navigation, Building Senior-Level Relationships, Closing Complex High-Value Deals, Federal New Business Development, Agency Engagement, and Solution-Based Selling. Preferred (not required): Execution.
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Position Overview
We’re looking for a results-driven Account Executive to grow our federal business and expand our footprint across U.S. government agencies. You’ll own the full sales cycle, helping agencies adopt our data, AI, and analytics platform to solve mission-critical challenges. This role requires deep experience navigating federal procurement, building senior-level relationships, and closing complex, high-value deals. You’ll work closely with internal teams and partners to align solutions with agency priorities and deliver measurable impact.
If you thrive in complex environments and know how to turn government interest into signed contracts, this role was built for you.
Key Responsibilities
Federal New Business Development: Identify, qualify, and close new logo opportunities across U.S. federal agencies (civilian, DoD, intelligence, or defense).
Agency Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key government stakeholders including program managers, contracting officers, CIOs, CTOs, and mission owners.
Solution-Based Selling: Translate mission problems into compelling solutions using our AI and data platform. Show them the “why should I care” in 30 seconds or less.
Pipeline Ownership: Build and manage a qualified federal pipeline, tracking everything from early-stage interest to funded opportunity.
Procurement Navigation: Understand and operate within federal acquisition frameworks (FAR/DFARS, IDIQs, BPAs, GWACs, SBIR/STTR, etc.).
Partner Strategy: Work with government integrators, resellers, and strategic partners to expand reach and accelerate deal flow.
Proposal & RFP Support: Collaborate with internal teams on responses, pricing, positioning, and compliance elements for government bids.
Market Intelligence: Track federal budget cycles, approved programs, agency priorities, and competitor positioning.
CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate activity, pipeline, and forecasting data in the CRM (Salesforce/HubSpot or equivalent).
Revenue Performance: Consistently meet or exceed federal sales targets and defined KPIs.
Required Qualifications
10+ years in enterprise or federal sales, with direct experience selling into U.S. government agencies
Proven track record of closing 6–7 figure federal deals
Strong understanding of federal procurement processes and contract vehicles
Existing relationships inside federal agencies, integrators, or primes
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presence
Comfortable working complex, multi-stakeholder deals from concept to contract
Experience selling AI, data, analytics, SaaS, or emerging tech into government
Familiarity with DoD, IC, DHS, or civilian agency buying patterns
Active clearance (or ability to obtain one)
Experience working with partners like Booz, Lockheed, Accenture Federal, etc.
Attributes for Success
Competitive and persistent without being annoying
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and long timelines
Highly organized and self-directed
Strategic thinker who can also execute
Takes ownership like it’s their company (because that’s how winners operate)
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