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Director of Federal Sales

Walker Lovell
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

Job Title: Director of Federal Sales - Law Enforcement & Intelligence

Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area

Travel: Required across the Beltway / federal customer sites and industry events

Compensation: Strong base uncapped commission with high six-figure OTE


What’s in it for the candidate


Join at the point where pipeline meets opportunity.

You’ll step into a role with strong federal momentum, giving you the platform to convert existing demand into high-value, long-term wins across critical U.S. agencies.


Package / Benefits


Package

  • Strong base salary high-impact commission structure
  • High six-figure OTE aligned to deal size and complexity
  • Real scope to influence revenue and market positioning


Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Long-term career growth within a scaling organisation


Why this business


A globally established technology provider delivering mission-critical solutions to government agencies and strategic partners. The business is experiencing significant growth across the U.S. federal market, with increasing demand from law enforcement and intelligence-led organisations. With a strong foundation already in place, the focus now is on converting pipeline into revenue and expanding deeper into key federal programmes.


What you’ll be doing


  • Drive federal sales growth across DOJ, law enforcement, and intelligence community accounts
  • Build and convert pipeline through established agency relationships and partner ecosystems
  • Navigate complex federal procurement cycles including RFIs, RFPs, and multi-year programmes
  • Position solutions within wider mission programmes, aligning stakeholders to secure high-value deals


What you’ll bring

  • Proven success selling into the U.S. federal government with strong understanding of procurement frameworks
  • Established relationships across DOJ, federal law enforcement, and/or intelligence community stakeholders
  • Track record of closing large, complex federal deals with long sales cycles
  • Background in relevant technology areas such as data, analytics, communications, or intelligence-related platforms


Who this suits

You’re a commercially minded federal seller with credibility across law enforcement and intelligence environments. You understand how to open doors, influence outcomes, and stay the course on long-cycle opportunities. You’re looking for a role where you can build a long-term career and capitalise on growing federal demand.


Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.

Salary : $200,000

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