Senior Account Executive, U.S. Government (TS)

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Senior Account Executive for the U.S. Government sector to drive growth across DoD, IC, and civilian agencies. The role requires active TS clearance, a strong track record in government sales, and a willingness to travel up to 50% from Herndon, VA.

Based in or able to work hybrid in Herndon, you will build senior-level relationships, manage renewals, and collaborate with product, engineering, and contracts teams to convert mission needs into compelling solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Active TS clearance.
• Hybrid in Herndon, VA.
• 5–8+ years of experience in U.S. Government sales, account management, or business development.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in complex, solution-based environments.
• Experience navigating DoD, IC, or federal acquisition and procurement processes.
• Strong ability to engage and influence senior-level defense and government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success managing both new business capture and account growth.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account strategies to grow Vantor’s footprint across USG customers
• Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities across DoD, IC, and civilian agencies
• Manage and expand existing accounts through relationship development, renewals, and program growth
• Build and maintain relationships with senior government stakeholders, operators, and partners
• Lead and support capture and proposal efforts in collaboration with technical, product, and contracts teams
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting using Salesforce or similar CRM tools
• Translate customer mission needs into compelling value propositions and solution strategies
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Legal teams
• Represent Vantor at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements
• Provide field insight to influence product development and go-to-market strategy

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

DoD/government stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid) Clearance: Active TS Required Vantor is seeking driven and results-oriented Senior Account Executive’s to join our U.S. Government team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account strategies to grow Vantor’s footprint across USG customers
• Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities across DoD, IC, and civilian agencies
• Manage and expand existing accounts through relationship development, renewals, and program growth
• Build and maintain relationships with senior government stakeholders, operators, and partners
• Lead and support capture and proposal efforts in collaboration with technical, product, and contracts teams
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting using Salesforce or similar CRM tools
• Translate customer mission needs into compelling value propositions and solution strategies
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Legal teams
• Represent Vantor at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements
• Provide field insight to influence product development and go-to-market strategy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Active TS clearance
• Based in or able to work hybrid in Herndon, VA
• 5–8+ years of experience in U.S. Government sales, account management, or business development
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in complex, solution-based environments
• Experience navigating DoD, IC, or federal acquisition and procurement processes
• Strong ability to engage and influence senior-level defense and government stakeholders
• Demonstrated success managing both new business capture and account growth
• Excellent communication, presentation, and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing relationships within DoD, IC, or federal civilian agencies
• Experience in GEOINT, space, ISR, analytics, or advanced technology solutions
• Military or government background
• Experience managing or contributing to multi-million-dollar deals or portfolios ($5M+)
• Familiarity with key organizations such as NGA, SOCOM, Army, USAF, Navy, Marine Corps, DHS, and IC elements
• Experience bringing new technologies or products to market

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently achieves or exceeds revenue and bookings targets
• Expands Vantor’s presence across multiple USG agencies
• Builds trusted relationships with decision-makers and mission users
• Drives adoption of Vantor’s full suite of capabilities

Pay Transparency

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. The pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $219,000.00 - $365,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

EEO Policy

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws.