Federal Government Sales Executive

Responsibilities: Own and grow a portfolio of U.S. federal government accounts, serving as the primary relationship lead for retention, expansion, and new business development, while supporting select state and local opportunities Develop and execute account strategies that prioritize federal agency growth, identify adjacent state and local opportunities, and build durable relationships across agency stakeholders Manage complex public-sector sales cycles, with emphasis on federal budgeting timelines, procurement pathways, pricing, contract negotiations, and compliant proposal development, while navigating state and local purchasing processes as needed Lead or support RFQ, RFP, and related government submissions by coordinating cross-functional inputs and helping shape compelling, compliant responses Partner closely with internal leadership, product, marketing, operations, and delivery teams to ensure a seamless client experience across onboarding, renewals, and expansion Maintain disciplined pipeline management, accurate forecasting, CRM hygiene, and executive-level reporting Represent the organization in meetings, briefings, conferences, and strategic partnership discussions within the government market Based in Washington, DC on a hybrid schedule Qualifications 5-10 years of successful B2B sales experience, account management, or business development, with significant focus on U.S. federal government and public-sector sales; exposure to state and local government is a plus Demonstrated success managing complex sales cycles and account renewals within government or highly regulated environments Strong understanding of federal government procurement processes, budget cycles, and contracting frameworks, with familiarity in state and local procurement structures Demonstrated experience writing and winning RFQs, RFPs, and other government proposal responses Proven ability to build executive-level relationships and manage multiple stakeholders Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Highly organized, data-driven, and comfortable managing pipeline, forecasts, and executive-level reporting Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting federal law enforcement, regulatory agencies, or civilian agencies, with additional exposure to state and local government organizations preferred Familiarity with federal contracting vehicles and acquisition frameworks, including GSA schedules and IDIQs, as well as relevant state and local cooperative contracts or grant-funded programs Background in professional services, training, certifications, or subscription-based solutions Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization LI-hybridEEOWe are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At ACAMS, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.