Senior Account Executive - Federal

Senior Account Executive - Federal

CloudBees is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Federal Senior Account Executive to lead sales efforts within the Federal market. CloudBees is the trusted software delivery platform for the agentic era. We are looking for a Senior Account Executive who is as motivated by helping build a category-defining company as by exceeding their number every quarter. This role will be responsible for driving new business growth, expanding existing relationships, and positioning CloudBees' industry-leading AI-DLC and software delivery automation solutions. CloudBees brings CI/CD, DevSecOps, and software delivery automation solutions across federal Civilian and Defense agencies.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the federal market and demonstrable track record of success selling to both the Civilian and Defense Agencies. They will have the ability to navigate complex sales cycles, have a proven track record of selling enterprise software solutions to federal government agencies, plus the ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder procurement cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Account Ownership: Manage and drive the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals, ensuring a strategic approach to promoting CloudBees' solutions within federal agencies.
• New Business Development: Identify, develop, and close new sales opportunities by understanding federal agency needs, particularly around agentic software development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and software delivery automation.
• Customer and FSI Relationships: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders, including IT decision-makers, developers, procurement officers, mission and program owners, and senior leadership within federal agencies and key Federal Systems Integrators.
• Solution Selling: Communicate the value of CloudBees' solutions by effectively presenting how these technologies address federal customers' business challenges around AI-LDC transformation, AI-driven software development, security, compliance, and automation. Articulate a clear, concise return-on-investment and mission-impact statement that stands up to federal budget justification.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience: 5+ years of successful enterprise software sales experience within the federal Space market, spanning Civilian and Defense agencies.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of AI-DLC, CI/CD, DevSecOps, software development lifecycle (AI-SDLC), DevSecOps, and AI-assisted software development, and how federal agencies implement these technologies.
• Track Record: Proven history of exceeding sales quotas and successfully closing multi-million-dollar deals within the federal space. Able to substantiate quota attainment and earnings history across recent years.
• Relationships: Established network within Multiple Federal Civilian Agencies across federal Civilian and Defense agencies and the Federal Systems Integrator (FSI) community, and experience navigating the complexities of government procurement.
• Sales Methodology: Demonstrated use of a formal sales methodology such as MEDDPICC to build pipeline, qualify opportunities, and manage complex deals to close.
• Executive Access: Ability to sell at the C-level and across both IT or business stakeholders.
• Collaboration Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical teams to drive complex sales cycles to closure.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to both technical and executive audiences.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to grasp technical concepts and communicate them effectively, with a general understanding of software development, security, and cloud technologies.
• Working Style: Ability to maintain a high level of productivity, manage multiple competing priorities, and work effectively under time constraints in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of federal contract vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedule, SEWP, etc.).
• Familiarity with government security requirements such as FISMA, FedRAMP, and ATO processes.
• Experience selling enterprise software solutions such as CI/CD, DevSecOps, or cloud-based technologies.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; MBA or technical certifications (e.g., AWS, DevOps) are a plus.

Travel/Location:

• This is a remote role. Candidates must be based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with regular on-site presence at agency, integrator, and partner locations across the region. Expect approximately 40% travel.

Compensation & Benefits:

• In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimated compensation range for this role: The estimated pay for this role is $300,000 annually (OTE). Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location and may be more or less than the amount shown above. Compensation for this role is base compensation + commission. Compensation shown is reflective of on target earnings (OTE). Outside of base compensation, CloudBees also offer stock options.
• What CloudBees Offers:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • HSA/FSA
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Variable Bonus Plan dependent on your role
  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role
  • 401(k) with Company Match

EEO Statement

CloudBees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.