Account Executive, Mission Programs – Department of War

Salesforce, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Time off programs

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. seeks a Mission Programs Account Executive to serve as the primary domain expert within the DOW and DIB, translating complex operational needs into Salesforce solutions and shaping capture strategies.

The role requires Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred) and 5+ years in the DOW, with a platform-savvy approach to SaaS, data clouds, and AI. You’ll collaborate with SIs to deliver mission-ready outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working within or directly supporting DOW.
• Ability to translate military operational requirements into digital transformation strategies.
• Experience in Federal Business Development or Capture Management, winning large-scale programs within the DOW.
• Understand SaaS, Data Clouds, and AI, articulate why a platform approach beats legacy systems.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
• Former military leadership experience (retired O-5+ or Senior NCO) preferred.
• Experience as Industry Advisor or Mission Lead at a systems integrator or cloud provider.
• Established network of contacts within the DOW and DIB.

Responsibilities

• Mission Mapping: Translate operational needs into Salesforce technical solutions.
• Capture & Influence: Shape requirements before RFP release and support post-award positioning.
• Executive Presence: Advise DOW and DIB leadership with domain expertise.
• Programmatic Thought Leadership: Develop repeatable Mission Plays for DOW problems.
• Ecosystem Orchestration: Coordinate with SIs and partners for integration into the digital battlefield.

Skills

DOW Domain Expertise

Translator Ability

BD/Capture Background

Salesforce/SaaS Literacy

Security Clearance

Former Military Leadership

Industry Advisor Experience

DOW/DIB Network

Job description

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. Salesforce is looking for a Mission Programs Account Executive to serve as the primary domain expert within DOW and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Key Responsibilities

• Mission Mapping: Translate complex operational needs (e.g., Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2), Theater Posture, Logistics, Readiness) into Salesforce technical solutions.
• Capture & Influence: Support the capture process by shaping requirements before the RFP is released. You will help "pre-wire" the mission value proposition with key stakeholders within the DIB. Also support post-award of a program to position Salesforce as a key component to improve the defense program.
• Executive Presence: Serve as a peer-level advisor to DOW and DIB leadership, demonstrating a deep understanding of the Services and Industry.
• Programmatic Thought Leadership: Develop "Mission Plays"—repeatable frameworks for how Salesforce can solve specific DOW problems, from personnel readiness to real-time asset tracking in contested environments.
• Ecosystem Orchestration: Work with System Integrators (SIs) and mission partners to ensure Salesforce is integrated into the broader digital battlefield architecture.

Required Qualifications

• Deep DOW Domain Expertise: Minimum of 5+ years of experience working within or directly supporting DOW. You understand the hierarchy, the funding flows (FYDP), and the operational "pain points."
• The "Translator" Ability: Proven ability to translate military operational requirements into digital transformation strategies.
• Capture or BD Background: Experience in Federal Business Development or Capture Management, specifically winning large-scale programs within the DOW.
• Salesforce/SaaS Literacy: While you don’t need to be a developer, you must understand the "Art of the Possible" with SaaS, Data Clouds, and AI, and be able to articulate why a platform approach beats a legacy "built-from-scratch" system.
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
• Preferred Experience Former Military Leadership: Retired O-5+ or Senior NCO with experience in DOW preferred.
• Industry Advisory: Prior experience as an Industry Advisor or "Mission Lead" at a major systems integrator or cloud service provider.
• Network: An established network of contacts within the DOW and DIB.

Eligibility Requirements

This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) who does not hold dual citizenship and agrees to complete a U.S. federal government Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position.

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When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.

Benefits

• time off programs
• medical
• dental
• vision
• mental health support
• paid parental leave
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• an employee stock purchasing program

More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.

Salary

The typical base salary range for this position is $141,550 - $189,350 annually.

In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $155,700 - $208,300 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

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