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Account Executive, National Security Team

myGwork - LGBTQ Business Community
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
This job is with Amazon, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an individual contributor to lead and own revenue generation in the National Security business. We are looking for a team player with focus on supporting both existing customers and programs in AWS while increasing awareness and adoption of by engaging with clients directly and working with systems integrators and solution providers who support similar customers to further adopt AWS broadly.

As an Account Executive AWS you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of an emerging technology. Your broad responsibilities will include developing and managing a growing customer base across a single large federal law enforcement agency. You will drive business and technical relationships and launch customers at a rapid rate by helping to define, identify, and pursue key cloud related opportunities. This includes determining the most effective go-to-market strategies, and collaborating with the Technical, Sales, Legal, Marketing, Product, Contracts and Executive leadership along the way.

You will establish deep business and technical relationships through your knowledge of the customer's mission and the environment. You will have day-to-day interactions with these agencies and our eco-system of partners (SI's and ISV's) that support these customers. The ideal candidate will possess a business background that enables them to drive an engagement at the CXO level. You should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about the mission, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.

Key job responsibilities

  • Set a strategic sales plan for your target markets in line with the AWS strategic direction.
  • Drive revenue and market share in a defined territory.
  • Maintain an accurate and robust pipeline and forecast of business opportunities.
  • Identify specific prospects/partners/channels to approach while communicating the specific value proposition for their business and use case.
  • Serve as a key member of the AWS Public Sector team in helping to drive adoption of the overall AWS market and technical strategy.
  • Understand the technical considerations and certifications specific to the public sector.
  • Develop and manage the sales pipeline by engaging with prospects, partners, and key customers.
  • Work closely with the customer base to ensure they are successful using our cloud services, making sure they have the technical resources required.
  • Understand the technical requirements of your customers and work closely with the internal development team to guide the direction of our product offerings for developers.
  • Prepare and deliver business reviews to the senior management team regarding quarterly and yearly strategies to align with revenue growth expectations.
  • Accelerate customer adoption and customer satisfaction
  • Limited to moderate travel required

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

  • 5 years of direct sales or business development in software, cloud or SaaS markets selling to C-level executives experience
  • 5 years of business development, partner development, sales or alliances management experience
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above

Preferred Qualifications

  • 4 years of building profitable partner ecosystems experience
  • Experience developing detailed go to market plans

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 - 92,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually]]>

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