Enterprise Client Partner, U.S. Government

micro1; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Remote-first workforce

Job summary

micro1 Inc. seeks an Enterprise Client Partner to drive AI adoption within U.S. Government and defense sectors. This remote role, focused on the DC area, requires owning deals end-to-end and shaping our GTM motion in defense ecosystems.

You will engage government and defense contractors, translate mission needs into deployable AI solutions, and drive adoption across operations and procurement streams. This is an individual contributor role with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with government or defense customers.
• Ability to translate mission needs into capabilities and solutions.
• Strong communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and close opportunities across U.S. Government and defense ecosystems.
• Build trusted relationships with operators, PMs, and technical stakeholders.
• Translate mission needs into AI-driven solutions for secure environments.
• Own the full deal cycle from discovery to contract execution and expansion.
• Navigate government procurement processes with primes, subs, and acquisitions.
• Partner with product and engineering to align capabilities with requirements.
• Drive initial deployments and adoption within operational workflows.
• Maintain pipeline visibility and provide demand signal insights.
• Help shape defense GTM strategy and early customer footprint.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Business development

Communication

Independent seller

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise Client Partner, U.S. Government

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote (DC area)

The Role

We are seeking a Client Partner to help drive adoption of advanced AI capabilities within U.S. Government and defense environments. This role is focused on building relationships across DoW, federal agencies, and defense contractors, translating mission needs into deployable AI solutions.

This is an individual contributor role for someone who can operate in ambiguous, early-stage environments: owning deals end-to-end while helping shape our go-to-market motion in the defense ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

1. Identify, engage, and close opportunities across U.S. Government, DoW, and defense contractor ecosystems.
2. Build trusted relationships with operators, program managers, and technical stakeholders in mission-critical environments.
3. Translate real-world mission needs into AI-driven solutions that can be deployed in secure and constrained environments.
4. Own the full deal cycle: from early discovery and stakeholder mapping through contract execution and expansion.
5. Navigate government procurement processes, including working with primes, subcontractors, and acquisition pathways.
6. Partner with internal product and engineering teams to align capabilities with mission requirements.
7. Drive initial deployments and ensure successful adoption within operational workflows.
8. Maintain clear pipeline visibility and provide insight into government demand signals and priorities.
9. Help shape our defense GTM strategy, positioning, and early customer footprint.

What We Look For

1. Background in the U.S. military, Department of War, or broader U.S. Government ecosystem.
2. Experience working at or with a defense contractor or defense tech company.
3. Strong understanding of how government programs, procurement, and stakeholder dynamics operate.
4. Ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders in mission-driven environments.
5. High ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently in an early-stage setting.
6. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate between technical capabilities and mission outcomes.
7. Hunger and drive to build—this is a hands-on role with significant growth potential.

Preferred

1. Experience in early-stage defense tech startups.
2. Exposure to AI/ML, data systems, or autonomy in defense applications.
3. Familiarity with acquisition pathways (e.g., SBIR, OTA, IDIQ).
4. Existing network within DoW, federal agencies, or defense primes.
5. Prior experience supporting or leading government-facing sales efforts.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $150,000 –$200,000 USD. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. micro1 provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

micro1 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to [e-mail].

Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. micro1 reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.