Federal Account Manager (Early Career)

Federal Account Manager (Early Career)

Checkmarx is the AI-powered application security leader helping the world's most security-conscious enterprises secure the software that powers modern life. For more than two decades, our unified platform and services have helped organizations protect human and AI-generated code from the first line through runtime, reducing risk across applications, cloud, and the software supply chain without slowing innovation.

We're trusted by 1,600+ customers in 70+ countries, including some of the largest enterprises and governments in the world. Guided by research-led innovation and a developer-first mindset, we help every developer, security team, and enterprise build software that is risk-free by design.

About the Role

As a Federal Account Manager (Early Career), you will manage the account lifecycle across Fed Civilian, DOD, and DOW. You'll win new logos, expand existing customers, and close multi-year deals that grow our federal footprint, with coaching from experienced sales leaders.

What You'll Do

• Deliver new-logo and expansion quota in your federal territory
• Build and maintain pipeline at 5x target
• Close multi-year software license deals with C-level and procurement stakeholders, with leadership support
• Co-sell with channel and partner ecosystems to open net-new accounts
• Qualify opportunities with MEDDPICC, MEDDIC, BANT, or a similar process, and keep Salesforce and forecasts accurate
• Use AI tools to research target agencies and personalize outreach to security buyers
• Build a credible AppSec presence on LinkedIn
• Travel to customer and channel sites as needed

Requirements

• 3+ years of quota-carrying B2B software sales experience
• Track record of meeting or exceeding quota
• Hands-on lead qualification experience with MEDDPICC, MEDDIC, BANT, or a comparable process
• Salesforce or comparable CRM experience
• Exposure to co-selling with channel partners or resellers
• Excel proficiency to model multi-year deal structures and protect margin
• Experience using AI tools for account research and outreach

• 2+ years of experience selling to U.S. federal agencies (Civilian, DOD, DOW)
• Experience negotiating software license agreements
• Background in cybersecurity, application security, DevSecOps, developer tools, or B2B SaaS
• Active LinkedIn presence sharing industry insights
• Sales awards or President's Club recognition
• Ideal candidate resides in or near the DMV (Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia area)

What We Have To Offer

• Compensation Range: OTE ($180,000 to $220,000) on a 50/50 Split
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and additional incentives
• Culture of community and opportunity to work in a growing organization
• Room for career growth and professional development
• Training and educational opportunities

Checkmarx Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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