Mulesoft Account Executive, Mission Programs - Department of War (DOW)

salesforce.com, inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Mulesoft Mission Programs Account Executive to bridge DOW and DIB operational needs with Mulesoft and Informatica solutions. You will map mission requirements to digital transformation, shape pre-RFP opportunities, and act as a trusted advisor to leadership across defense programs.

A strong background in federal BD, SaaS sales, and security clearances is essential. Based in the United States, you will collaborate with System Integrators and Salesforce core teams to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years working within or supporting DOW.
• 5+ years selling Integration (iPaaS), API Management, or ESB solutions.
• 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.
• Proven success selling SaaS in the DOW; knowledge of FedRAMP High, IL5, IL6 security.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex operational needs into Mulesoft and Informatica solutions.
• Support capture process by shaping requirements before RFPs are released.
• Serve as a peer-level advisor to DOW and DIB leadership.
• Develop repeatable Mission Plays for solving DOW problems.
• Coordinate with System Integrators to ensure Salesforce is integrated into battlefield architecture.
• Partner with Core AEs to provide the integration layer for CRM, Tableau, and Slack mission sets.
• Navigate DOW/DIB stakeholder relationships across end-user, Service Component, and SI.

Skills

DOW domain knowledge

MuleSoft/iPaaS

Translator for military ops

Federal BD background

SaaS & hybrid cloud

Security clearance

Job description

Job Category

Sales

Job Details

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Salesforce is looking for a Mulesoft Mission Programs Account Executive to serve as the primary domain expert within DOW and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Your mission is to bridge the gap between Mulesoft's industry-leading technology and the complex operational requirements of the Department of War (DOW).
You are not a traditional salesperson; you are a Mission Programs Partner. You will use your deep experience in the DOW and DIB operations-likely gained through military service, business development, or capture management-to help navigate the "mission-speak" of Defense Services, identify high-value operational gaps, and position Mulesoft as the engine to enable a unified layer that connects data at the edge within large mission programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Mission Mapping: Translate complex operational needs (e.g., Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2), Theater Posture, Logistics, Readiness) into Mulesoft and Informatica 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 Mulesoft and Informatica as key components 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 Mulesoft and Informatica 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.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Salesforce "Core" AEs to provide the integration layer that powers CRM, Tableau, and Slack mission sets.
• Complex Stakeholder Management: Navigate the "Three-Legged Stool" of defense sales: the DOW end-user, the Service Component, and the Systems Integrator (SI) executing the program.

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."
• MuleSoft/Middleware Domain Expertise: 5+ years of experience selling Integration (iPaaS), API Management, or Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) solutions. You must understand how to sell "the plumbing" as a strategic mission asset.
• 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.
• SaaS & Hybrid Cloud Fluency: Proven success selling subscription-based software within the DOW. Knowledge of FedRAMP High, IL5, and IL6 security architectures is non-negotiable.
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Technical Credibility: Ability to engage in high-level architectural discussions about Microservices, Service Mesh, and Zero Trust Architecture.
• 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.
• Outcome-Oriented: A track record of closing $1M+ ACV deals by focusing on mission outcomes (e.g., "reducing data latency") rather than just technical features.
• Network: An established network of contacts within the DOW and DIB.

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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The typical base salary range for this position is $141,550 - $189,350 annually. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. 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.