Executive Director, ONSS

Ocient; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocient is seeking an Executive Director to lead enterprise sales of our hyperscale data platform within national security, defense, intelligence, and government-adjacent markets. You will build trusted relationships with senior government stakeholders, manage complex procurement cycles, and drive bookings toward multi-year contracts.

You will collaborate with Solution Architects, Sales Engineering, and Marketing to deliver technically credible solutions, use MEDDPICC forecasting in CRM, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise software or technology sales to national security, defense, intelligence, or government-adjacent customers.
• Active security clearance (TS/SCI preferred) or ability to obtain clearance.
• Proven track record of managing and closing complex government and defense procurement cycles with multi-year contract values.
• Deep knowledge of national security, defense, and intelligence community procurement processes, contracting vehicles, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to sell complex analytics software, data warehousing, and managed service solutions to technical and program-level government stakeholders.
• Executive-level relationship management skills within national security and defense accounts.
• Accurate pipeline forecasting using MEDDPICC methodology with strong CRM discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present Ocient’s capabilities within classified and sensitive government sales environments.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, identify, qualify, and cultivate a robust sales pipeline within national security, defense, intelligence, and government-adjacent accounts.
• Close business to exceed quarterly and annual bookings quotas while managing complex government and defense procurement cycles.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior government, defence, and intelligence community stakeholders at the program director, CTO, and executive level.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Sales Engineering, and Technical teams to develop compelling, technically credible solution presentations.
• Develop knowledge of government procurement vehicles, contract structures, and compliance requirements relevant to Ocient’s national security customers.
• Forecast accurately using MEDDPICC methodology and maintain complete CRM documentation.
• Partner with Marketing and Business Development to drive government-sector demand generation, partner ecosystem development, and customer references.

Skills

Enterprise software sales

Security clearance

Government procurement

Analytics software sales

Executive relationships

MEDDPICC forecasting

CRM discipline

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Job Title

Executive Director

Location

Remote (US Based Only)

Visa

• We cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind now or in the future (ex. OPT, EAD, H1B, H4, etc.)

Estimated salary range

Base - $135,000 to $190,000 Expected OTE - $270,000 - $380,000

The salary offered for this position will be based on a candidate's experience and skill demonstrated during interviews and other evaluations

Position Overview

The Executive Director is a senior individual contributor on Ocient’s National Security Sales (ONSS) team, responsible for driving enterprise sales of Ocient’s hyperscale data platform within the national security, defense, intelligence, and government-adjacent markets. This role builds trusted relationships with senior government and defense customer stakeholders, manages complex procurement and program sales cycles, and exceeds bookings targets by positioning Ocient’s platform as the preferred hyperscale analytics solution for mission‑critical national security data workloads.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, identify, qualify, and develop a robust sales pipeline within national security, defense, intelligence, and government‑adjacent accounts using established government sales channels, partner networks, and direct outreach.
• Close business to exceed quarterly and annual bookings quotas while managing complex government and defense procurement cycles with professionalism and a solutions‑oriented approach.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior government, defence, and intelligence community stakeholders at the program director, CTO, and executive level.
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Sales Engineering, and Technical teams to develop compelling, technically credible solution presentations tailored to national security mission requirements.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of government procurement vehicles, contract structures, and compliance requirements relevant to Ocient’s national security customers.
• Forecast accurately using MEDDPICC methodology and maintain complete customer, opportunity, and program documentation in the company CRM.
• Partner with the Marketing and Business Development teams to drive government‑sector demand generation, partner ecosystem development, and customer references.

Ideal Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise software or technology sales experience with demonstrated success selling to national security, defense, intelligence, or government‑adjacent customers.
• Active security clearance (TS/SCI preferred) or ability to obtain clearance.
• Proven track record of managing and closing complex government and defense procurement cycles with multi‑year contract values.
• Deep knowledge of national security, defense, and intelligence community procurement processes, contracting vehicles, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to sell complex analytics software, data warehousing, and managed service solutions to technical and program‑level government stakeholders.
• Executive‑level relationship management skills within national security and defense accounts.
• Accurate pipeline forecasting using MEDDPICC methodology with strong CRM discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present Ocient’s capabilities within classified and sensitive government sales environments.