Account Executive, US FED NATSEC (AWS)

Amazon; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking an Account Manager to support Intelligence Community customers from a Maryland base. You will build partner programs, pursue opportunities, and shape growth across AWS with customers and prime contractors to influence adoption.

The role requires sales, opportunity management, and capture activities for national security programs. Candidates should have experience in entrepreneurial, matrixed environments and a track record of growing national security

Qualifications

• 4+ years of direct sales or business development in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to C-level executives experience.
• 5+ years of business development, partner development, sales or alliances management experience.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with national security executives and mission owners to understand their mission requirements.
• Drive revenue and market share in a defined region
• Accelerate customer adoption and customer satisfaction
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption
• Manage contract negotiations
• Develop long-term strategic relationships

Skills

Direct sales

Business development

US government clearance TS/SCI

Job description

Job ID: 10565514 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Account Manager to support our Intelligence Community customers.

In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of a growing business in the Intelligence Community. Your responsibilities will include establishing, building, and managing the growth of partner programs and pursuits in a high-profile account. This will include developing overall business strategies, collaborating across AWS, and engaging with customers and prime contractors to influence and accelerate adoption.

The role requires a professional who is experienced in sales, opportunity management, business development, partner engagement, and capture activities for programs in National Security. The ideal candidate will have (1) expertise operating in entrepreneurial and highly matrixed environments, (2) the ability to translate customer requirements into technology solutions, and (3) past performance growing national security programs. Candidates should have an understanding of the respective community infrastructures, policies, and operational performance requirements.

This position is based in Annapolis Junction, MD.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities

• Meet regularly with national security executives and mission owners to understand their mission requirements.
• Drive revenue and market share in a defined region
• Accelerate customer adoption and customer satisfaction
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption
• Manage contract negotiations
• Develop long-term strategic relationships

About the team

As a high performing sales organization, the team serves as a trusted partner to end users, agency leadership, and the policy community. We enjoy working hard, and our team also puts a high value on work‑life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life‑long happiness.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon 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.

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 in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

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Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of direct sales or business development in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to C-level executives experience
• 5+ years of business development, partner development, sales or alliances management experience
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct sales in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to Intelligence Community customers.

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, MD, Jessup - 92,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually