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Sr. Account Executive, National Security Team

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026
Description

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Technology Sales Leader to support our Intelligence Community customers.

In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of an emerging technology in the Intelligence Community. Your responsibilities will include building and growing a team and portfolio focused on driving revenue, adoption, and market penetration in the IC. This includes developing overall business and go-to-market strategies, collaborating across AWS, and engaging with customers and prime contractors to influence and accelerate adoption.

The role requires a professional who is experienced in sales, opportunity management, business development, and capture activities for emerging technology programs in National Security. The ideal candidate will have (1) expertise operating in entrepreneurial and highly matrixed environments, (2) the ability to translate customer requirements into technology solutions, and (3) past performance growing national security programs. Candidates should have an understanding of the respective community infrastructures, policies, and operational performance requirements.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities

  • Manage and lead a sales pod to optimal performance.
  • Meet regularly with national security executives and mission owners to understand their mission requirements.
  • Drive revenue and market share in a defined region
  • Accelerate customer adoption and customer satisfaction
  • Maintain a robust sales pipeline
  • Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption
  • Manage contract negotiations
  • Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts

About The Team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

  • Experience in direct sales or business development in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to C-level executives
  • Experience proactively growing customer relationships within an account while expanding their understanding of the customer's business
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of software development practices and data center/infrastructure/networking technologies

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Herndon - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually


Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10435002

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