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Account Executive III, AWS NatSec, Space and Sensors, US Space Force

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Arlington, VAJob$143–193K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$143–193K/yr
Location
Arlington, VA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

Amazon Web Services seeks an experienced Account Executive to support United States Space Force customers. The role focuses on growing the USSF account portfolio, identifying mission needs, and translating complex space mission requirements into AWS cloud solutions. The candidate must be a US citizen with an active Top Secret clearance. The position requires substantial sales and business development experience; direct sales to the US Space Force is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct SalesBusiness DevelopmentSoftware Development PracticesCloud TechnologiesData Center TechnologiesInfrastructure TechnologiesNetworking TechnologiesUSSF Sales

Qualifications

7+ Years Direct Sales or Business DevelopmentTop Secret Security Clearance7+ Years Business Development, Partner Development, Sales or Alliances Management5+ Years USSF Direct SalesUS Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

Application deadline: Nov 4, 2026

Amazon Web Services is seeking an experienced Account Executive to support our United States Space Force (USSF) customers. Do you want to be at the forefront of delivering transformative cloud capabilities that directly impact national security missions?

In this role, you will drive the expedited delivery of war-fighting capabilities to USSF Guardians while growing our business and uncovering new opportunities across the USSF territory. You will work at the intersection of state-of-the-art cloud technology and mission-critical defense operations, helping shape the future of space operations through AWS innovation. This position requires deep expertise in both AWS solutions and the unique requirements of the US Space Force, along with proven sales performance. Your ability to translate complex mission requirements into scalable cloud solutions will be essential to success in this high-impact role.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.

Key job responsibilities

  • Drive revenue growth and market penetration within your USSF account portfolio by identifying mission needs and delivering tailored AWS solutions

  • Develop, maintain, and expand your sales pipeline through strategic engagement with Mission Owners, Portfolio Acquisition Executives, and Material Leaders

  • Collaborate with USSF Guardians and Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives throughout the entire cloud adoption lifecycle to ensure mission success

  • Partner with Solutions Architects, Customer Solutions Managers, and industry partners to architect and deliver game-changing capabilities for space operations

  • Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the USSF organization to accelerate cloud adoption and customer satisfaction

A day in the life

You will spend significant time engaging directly with USSF Mission Owners, Portfolio Acquisition Executives, Material Leaders, and Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives, guiding them through their cloud journey from initial discovery to full deployment. Your day involves strategic account planning, pipeline development, and collaborative problem-solving sessions with industry partners. You will translate complex space mission requirements into AWS solutions, working closely with technical teams to ensure seamless delivery of capabilities that enhance USSF operational readiness.

About the team

The AWS National Security USSF Team is an dynamic, mission-focused group that includes Account Leaders, Solutions Architects, Customer Solutions Managers, Technical Account Managers, Professional Services, Business Operations, Agency Task Order Managers, Emerging Technology Subject Matter Experts, and Service Team members. We work hard, have fun, and make history together.

Our team is dedicated to supporting the USSF mission through innovative cloud solutions. We thrive on collaboration and are united by our commitment to delivering game-changing capabilities that strengthen space operations. We foster a culture where curiosity drives innovation and where every team member contributes to our customers' success in defending the ultimate high ground.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

  • 7+ years of direct sales or business development in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to C-level executives experience

  • Knowledge of software development practices and data center/infrastructure/networking technologies

  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above

  • 7+ years of business development, partner development, sales or alliances management experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of direct sales in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to the US Space Force.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CO, Denver - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually

How this job compares

Set against the 12,285 open Account Executive jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$143–193K/yr
  • Virginia median$120–172K/yr218 salary ranges
  • US median$112–155K/yr8,867 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $168K, is 14% above the Virginia median midpoint ($148K) — in the middle half of Account Executive salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 292 open Account Executive jobs in Virginia and 12,285 across the US. 15% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience — more than three in four Account Executive postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,381 postings).
Education
1,773 of the 12,285 open Account Executive jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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