Sales Engineer, Federal

Altana is the network for trusted trade. Our AI-powered product network empowers governments and businesses to build a more resilient and secure global economy while keeping trade flowing. The Opportunity at Altana As we continue to scale our government business we are seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer to join our team. As a Sales Engineer at Altana Technologies, you’ll be at the forefront of our sales initiatives, playing a crucial role in translating technical jargon into practical value for our clients and partners. This role requires a perfect blend of technical acumen and interpersonal skills, as you will be tasked with presenting our innovative solutions to diverse audiences, ranging from technical contributors to executives. You’ll be working closely with various teams, including Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing, ensuring our solutions align with customer needs and market trends. You’ll also contribute to the continuous improvement of our products and marketing strategies as the voice of the customer. You Will Deeply understand trade, defense, economic security, and associated subject matter, Altana’s technology, and our customer base-and demonstrate effective communication with respect to each. Support the sales process to potential customers and existing customers in the customs and trade space–identifying new use cases to address stakeholder needs before they have articulated them. Become a power-user of the Altana platform, leveraging customer understanding, to produce and brief original, insightful analysis to help facilitate the sales cycle. Understand and contribute to the Altana product development process, including in collaboration with Altana product managers, data scientists, engineers, and customer-facing stakeholders. Engage in firm-building activities, helping to establish Altana’s presence across the Public Sector business (e.g, recruiting, knowledge building / domain expertise development, etc.) You Have 3+ years experience in the public sector space, with knowledge of international trade processes, defense, or national & economic security, as well as existing solutions in the open and commercial data environment. Experience working with and delivering software tools and frameworks is essential, technical skills, including using modern AI tools, is a major plus. Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and executive audiences, whether it’s an impromptu whiteboard discussion or a prepared presentation and demo. The ability to correlate a customer’s specific business problems with Altana’s solutions. Working knowledge of government operations, or procurement processes is a major plus. You possess a passion for tackling complex challenges within global trade. This role can be based in Brooklyn, NY, USA or Washington, D.C., USA, with hybrid work flexibility and candidates must be within commuting distance from our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office or our downtown D.C. office. US Salary Range and Benefits

$100,000 - $115,000 USD

Flexible Time Off: Altana operates with a Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy that gives you agency over your own time off so you can maximize your work-life balance. Parental Leave: We offer industry leading Paid Parental Leave (PPL), providing 14 weeks of leave for non-birthing, adoptive, and foster parents and up to 26 weeks of leave for birthing parents, all paid at 100% of your base salary. Health Benefits: We have a full suite of medical, vision, and dental benefits with generous employer contributions, designed to give you flexibility and choice for your individual health situation. Our high deductible health plan is 100% employer paid for employees and supplemented with an employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA). There is also a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option. Supplemental Benefits: Altana provides life, short- and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance coverage, all at no cost to you, so you know that you and your loved ones are covered in case of an emergency. 401(k) Savings: Save for and invest in your future using our Fidelity 401(k) retirement savings program. Commuter Benefits: Save money on your commute by setting aside pre-tax funds for public transit or parking! Wellness: Because we value mental and emotional health, every Altana employee has access to a free premium subscription to Calm, the #1 app for meditation, sleep, and mindfulness. Pet Insurance: Pets are family too! Keep them healthy with Wishbone insurance and / or our Total Pet vet service and telehealth discount plan. Employee Assistance Program: Free access to confidential personal support. Dependent Care FSA: You will have access to a Dependent Care FSA, which allows you to set aside pre-tax funds for childcare expenses Our Values Our values are the core beliefs that shape who we are, what we stand for, and how we behave. They form the foundation of Altana’s culture and integrity and guide how we hire, design, build, and connect with each other and our customers. Trust: Our customers and partners entrust us with missions of the highest importance. We honor that by keeping our word, meeting commitments, and ensuring every action we take reinforces confidence in us. Resilience: In a world of uncertainty and complexity, our work must withstand challenges, evolve with conditions, and ensure reliability over time. Resilience is both how we operate and what we deliver. Stewardship: We are stewards of every mission we touch. Because our work impacts lives and futures, we hold ourselves accountable to delivering mission impact and never compromising. Courage: Courage is what unlocks the seemingly impossible for our customers. It’s the core value that drives us to make bold moves and take on big, complicated network problems. At Altana, we believe that a diverse workforce enables greater creativity, performance, and adaptability. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome you to join us as you are. Our employment opportunities and decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the areas in which we operate. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, in any situation. Offers related to employment at Altana will come from an Altana.ai email address. We will never ask for payment as part of the interview or onboarding process. #J-18808-Ljbffr 53 Stations