Senior Account Executive - Federal (US ARMY)

Mattermost

5d•$125,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Mattermost is seeking a Senior Account Executive – Federal (US Army Focus) to own and expand one of our most strategic territories, centered on the United States Army. This is a quota-carrying individual contributor role focused exclusively on strategic selling, renewal expansion, and net-new growth across the Army ecosystem. The territory includes a significant multi-million-dollar renewal footprint and substantial opportunity for expansion across Army commands, program offices, and mission-aligned organizations. The ideal candidate brings deep Army domain expertise, established relationships across acquisition and mission stakeholders, and experience working with Federal Systems Integrators (FSIs) to accelerate program-level adoption.

Requirements

Proven track record of enterprise SaaS sales experience with demonstrated success closing complex, multi-million-dollar transactions
Substantial experience selling directly into U.S. Federal and DoD accounts with a deep understanding of the defense acquisition landscape
Demonstrated success selling into the US Army ecosystem specifically (Army commands, PEOs, program offices, and acquisition stakeholders)
Proven ability to close complex, multi-million-dollar software transactions
Experience co-selling with Federal Systems Integrators and navigating partner-influenced deal structures
Deep understanding of DoD procurement, acquisition, and contracting processes
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Active Secret clearance preferred
TS/SCI clearance is a plus

Nice To Haves

Experience selling secure collaboration, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or mission-critical infrastructure software
Familiarity with Army modernization initiatives, including Army Futures Command (AFC), Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS), and Army enterprise software delivery organizations
Experience supporting deployments in controlled or classified environments (IL4/IL5/IL6)
Established relationships within key Army acquisition stakeholders, commands, and FSI partner ecosystems
Familiarity with Army-specific contract vehicles and procurement pathways

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary seller responsible for Mattermost's US Army business, including Army commands, program executive offices (PEOs), program offices, and mission-aligned stakeholders
Develop and execute multi-year account strategies aligned to Army modernization and mission priorities
Expand Mattermost's footprint across additional commands and programs through strategic penetration and executive alignment
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-program expansion opportunities within existing deployments
Lead sophisticated, multi-threaded sales cycles involving technical validation, security review, contracting workflows, and executive sponsorship
Navigate Federal procurement environments, including FAR/DFARS requirements and common contract vehicles (IDIQs, GWACs, OTAs)
Build strong internal deal governance and forecasting discipline through Salesforce
Develop and manage strategic co-sell relationships with major Federal Systems Integrators (FSIs), including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, Leidos, SAIC, LMI, and others
Partner effectively with Federal distributors and VARs (e.g., Carahsoft) 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
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