Account Executive - Fairfax, VA

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in federal government contracting business development
  • Proven track record in identifying and winning business opportunities
  • Strong understanding of the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community
  • Ability to develop customer relationships and strategic growth plans
  • Excellent communication skills and executive presence
  • Experience in collaborating across multiple teams, including operations and proposals
  • Security clearance or ability to obtain Secret clearance (Top Secret desired)

Responsibilities

  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities to support growth objectives
  • Develop and maintain customer relationships within the defense sector
  • Collaborate with operations and technical leaders to expand the company's footprint
  • Shape business opportunities and strategic positioning for success
  • Execute growth plans aligned with corporate objectives
  • Engage in customer outreach and maintain awareness of acquisition strategies
  • Support teaming and capture initiatives to secure contracts

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility in remote and in-office work
  • Full-time position with standard business hours and occasional after-hours work
  • Travel opportunities within the U.S. up to 20%
  • Access to a network within the military community for support and resources
Full Job Description
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
All Native Group is seeking an Account Executive to be responsible for identifying, qualifying, pursuing, and winning new business opportunities that support the growth objectives of the company. This position serves as a strategic growth leader focused on the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, developing customer relationships, shaping opportunities, and partnering with operational and technical leaders to expand the company's footprint across the defense and national security mission areas.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of business development success within the federal government contracting industry, including opportunity identification, customer engagement, strategic positioning, teaming, and capture support. This individual will maintain a thorough understanding of customer priorities, acquisition strategies, and competitive landscapes while developing and executing growth plans aligned with corporate objectives. The position requires strong communication skills, executive presence, and the ability to collaborate across business development, operations, proposal, and delivery teams to achieve revenue and growth targets.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Hybrid in-office / remote work schedule.
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Evening and weekend work required as business needs dictate

Travel

Travel up to 20% (domestic locations, including overnight travel)


Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; Top Secret preferred

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