Senior Account Executive - Federal (Intelligence Community Focus)

Bazeta; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattermost, a leader in secure collaboration for defense and intelligence, seeks a Senior Account Executive – Federal to own and expand the Intelligence Community territory. You will drive strategic renewals and net-new growth across IC agencies, navigating complex procurement and accreditation processes.

You will build executive relationships with IC stakeholders, partner with cleared FSIs and distributors, and manage multi-threaded sales cycles in sensitive environments, ensuring predictable

Qualifications

• Proven track record selling enterprise SaaS and closing multi-million-dollar deals.
• Experience selling to U.S. Intelligence Community agencies.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow the Intelligence Community territory.
• Develop multi-year account strategies aligned to IC modernization and mission priorities.
• Expand Mattermost footprint across agencies and programs.
• Lead complex, multi-threaded enterprise SaaS deals with security reviews and accreditation workflows.
• Build and manage cleared Federal partner ecosystem and co-sell motions.
• Provide accurate revenue forecasting and deal timing visibility to leadership.

Skills

Enterprise SaaS sales

IC domain expertise

Executive stakeholder relationships

Cleared partner co-sell

Forecasting & deal governance

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

# Senior Account Executive - Federal (Intelligence Community Focus)United States9 hours agoID 1185181Price on request## DetailsEmployment type: Full-timeRemote: YesCompany: MattermostLevel: Director## DescriptionMattermost is the leading collaborative workflow platform for defense, intelligence, security, and critical infrastructure. Trusted by the U.S. Department of War and Fortune 500s, our platform runs on-premises and in private clouds, delivering secure messaging, file sharing, workflow automation, audio/screenshare, and project management—all with full data and operational control. Mattermost powers high-stakes workflows across mission planning, real-time, real-world operations, DevSecOps, incident response, and cyber defense—enabling secure collaboration from tactical edge and DDIL environments to enterprise HQ. Teams operate across web, desktop, and mobile, with embedded interoperability for Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365. To learn more, visit www.mattermost.com Mattermost is seeking a Senior Account Executive – Federal (Intelligence Community Focus) to own and expand one of our most strategic territories, centered on the U.S. Intelligence Community. This is a quota-carrying individual contributor role focused exclusively on strategic selling, renewal expansion, and net-new growth across the IC ecosystem. The territory includes a significant multi-million-dollar renewal footprint and substantial opportunity for expansion across IC agencies, program offices, and mission-aligned organizations operating in some of the most sensitive and demanding environments in the world. The ideal candidate brings deep IC domain expertise, established relationships across agency acquisition and mission stakeholders, and experience working with Federal Systems Integrators and cleared partners to accelerate program-level adoption. What You'll Do Own and Grow the Intelligence Community Territory • Serve as the primary seller responsible for Mattermost's IC business, including agencies across the IC, program offices, and mission-aligned stakeholders operating in classified and controlled environments • Develop and execute multi-year account strategies aligned to IC modernization, zero trust initiatives, and mission priorities • Expand Mattermost's footprint across additional agencies and programs through strategic penetration and executive alignment Drive Strategic Renewals and Expansion Outcomes • Maintain executive ownership of large-scale renewals and expansion motions across the territory • Partner closely with an Account Manager who supports renewal execution, while retaining accountability for strategic renewal outcomes • Identify cross-agency and cross-program expansion opportunities within existing deployments Close Complex Enterprise SaaS Transactions • Lead sophisticated, multi-threaded sales cycles involving technical validation, security review, accreditation workflows, and executive sponsorship • Navigate IC-specific procurement environments, including FAR/DFARS requirements, classified contracting workflows, and common contract vehicles (IDIQs, GWACs, OTAs) • Build strong internal deal governance and forecasting discipline through Salesforce Execute a Federal Partner Ecosystem Motion • Develop and manage strategic co-sell relationships with major cleared Federal Systems Integrators (FSIs), including Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, SAIC, Northrop Grumman, Palantir, and others operating within the IC • Partner effectively with Federal distributors and cleared VARs to navigate contract vehicles, renewal workflows, and net-new agency entry • Align with partner capture teams and distributor resources to position Mattermost within prime contracts, task orders, and program-level pursuits • Maintain clear ownership of deal strategy and close execution while leveraging partners to accelerate procurement and expand reach Deliver Predictable Revenue and Forecast Accountability • Carry and achieve an annual quota across net-new and strategic expansion outcomes • Maintain high forecast accuracy, deal hygiene, and pipeline rigor • Provide clear visibility to Sales leadership and Finance on deal timing, risks, and execution plans What We're Looking For Required Qualifications • Proven track record of enterprise SaaS sales experience with demonstrated success closing complex, multi-million-dollar transactions • Substantial experience selling directly into U.S. Intelligence Community agencies with a deep understanding of IC acquisition, accreditation, and mission environments • Demonstrated success navigating IC-specific procurement, classification requirements, and authorization-to-operate (ATO) processes • Experience co-selling with cleared Federal Systems Integrators and navigating partner-influenced deal structures within the IC • Deep understanding of IC procurement, acquisition, and contracting processes Clearance Requirements • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance • Active Secret clearance required • TS/SCI strongly preferred; polygraph is a plus Preferred Qualifications • Experience selling secure collaboration, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or mission-critical infrastructure software into IC environments • Familiarity with IC-specific compliance and security frameworks including ICD 503, NIST 800-53, and cross-domain solution requirements • Experience supporting deployments in controlled or classified environments (IL4/IL5/IL6/TS networks) • Established relationships within key IC agency acquisition stakeholders and cleared FSI partner ecosystems • Familiarity with IC-specific contract vehicles and procurement pathways including ODNI, NSA, CIA, DIA, and other agency-specific vehicles What Success Looks Like in Year 1 • Successfully retain and expand major IC renewal footprint • Build executive-level relationships across IC agency acquisition and mission hierarchies • Establish repeatable co-sell execution with strategic cleared FSIs • Close net-new program opportunities across IC agencies and program offices...