Docker, Inc
Docker helps developers bring their ideas to life by conquering the complexity of app development.
Account Executive, Strategic, Federal (Civilian)
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
The Account Executive, Strategic, Federal (Civilian) is responsible for managing and expanding high-value relationships with key civilian federal agencies. This role requires a deep understanding of civilian government missions, procurement processes, and regulatory environments, along with the ability to develop long-term strategic partnerships that drive sustainable revenue growth and exceptional client satisfaction.
Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for senior leaders and program executives within civilian federal agencies.
Build and nurture long-term, mission-aligned relationships across CIO, CISO, and program office levels.
Develop deep insight into each agency’s mission, IT modernization goals, and budgetary constraints.
Partner with clients to create and execute multi-year strategic plans that align Docker solutions with their federal mandates and digital transformation initiatives.
Consistently achieve and exceed revenue quotas by identifying, qualifying, and closing strategic opportunities within civilian federal accounts.
Track civilian federal trends, OMB priorities, FedRAMP requirements, and agency-specific initiatives.
Leverage intelligence to shape go-to-market strategies and uncover new opportunities.
Partner closely with internal teams (Product, Solutions Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Marketing) to deliver cohesive, compliant solutions.
Deliver accurate pipeline forecasts, track key account metrics, and provide regular executive-level reporting on account health and progress toward strategic objectives.
Lead complex negotiations involving civilian agency Contracting Officers, program offices, and legal teams to secure favorable terms.
Job Requirements
- 8+ years of proven success selling enterprise technology solutions to large, complex civilian federal agencies (DHS, HHS, Treasury, Commerce, State, DOJ, etc.).
- 3+ years of direct federal government sales experience, with a strong preference for civilian agency accounts.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate federal procurement processes, including FAR/DFARS, FedRAMP, and agency-specific acquisition strategies.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence skills with the ability to engage credibly at all levels, including SES, CIO, and CISO audiences.
- Proven track record of managing multiple complex accounts simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and executive presence.
- Formal training in Command of the Message, MEDDPICC, and/or Federal sales methodologies is highly desired.
- Complete comprehensive onboarding on Docker’s federal offerings, value proposition, and competitive landscape.
- Build relationships with internal federal sales, solutions engineering, and legal teams.
- Deep-dive into your assigned civilian agency accounts, reviewing history, current contracts, and strategic priorities.
- Complete detailed strategic account plans for each major civilian agency, aligned with their mission and FY budget cycles.
- Begin actively advancing opportunities through the federal procurement process.
- Establish clear KPIs and begin delivering early wins while building executive relationships.
- Meet or exceed assigned revenue targets through new wins and expansion within civilian federal accounts.
- Establish yourself as a trusted strategic advisor to key agency stakeholders.
- Deliver measurable growth in strategic accounts through increased adoption, expanded use cases, and stronger partnerships.
- Identify and implement process improvements to accelerate civilian federal sales cycles and enhance customer experience.
Benefits
- Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life.
- Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break.
- Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work.
- 16 weeks of paid Parental leave.
- Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month.
- PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy.
- Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes.
- Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company.
- Docker Swag.
- Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country.
- Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris.