Mission Director - IC

Babel Street$140K — $160K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of direct sales experience, particularly in technology solutions for the U.S. Intelligence Community
  • Proven track record in SaaS sales to government customers
  • History of consistently achieving sales quotas
  • Experience in securing new customer relationships
  • Demonstrated long-term job tenure and career growth

Responsibilities

  • Navigate complex sales cycles effectively from initiation to close
  • Deliver compelling presentations to C-level executives and diverse audiences
  • Analyze industry trends to maintain competitive positioning
  • Develop customized strategies that align with specific client needs
  • Build and maintain relationships as a trusted advisor across multiple stakeholders
  • Conduct in-depth client discovery to understand unique challenges
  • Proactively present solutions tailored to client requirements

Benefits

  • Babel Street covers 85-100% of monthly insurance premiums for employees and family
  • Offers both Traditional and Roth 401(K) plans with competitive matching
  • Provides unlimited flexible leave for work-life balance
  • Includes 12 paid Federal Holidays annually
  • Supports employee development through a Tuition Reimbursement Program
Full Job Description
Babel Street's revenue team is seeking a Mission Director for the Intelligence Community (IC). This is a field-based, direct sales role responsible for both client retention and growth through contract expansion and the introduction of new products and services. You will consult with C-level executives to develop and implement an effective, enterprise-wide strategy that maximizes the value delivered by Babel Street's products and services. The right candidate for this role will be an expert at realizing how Babel Street software can support the customers' mission set. Professionalism, strong work ethic, adaptability and expertise selling SaaS solutions to U.S. government customers are key to quota achievement and ultimate sales success. How you'll be successful: • Having the ability to navigate a complex sales cycle from start to finish, leveraging internal resources within the larger sales organization, cross functionally with the customer success team and externally across customers • Strong presentation skills for delivering in-person and virtual presentations to audiences, highlighting your ability to perform client discovery, communicate ROI and build business value • Actively seek to understand industry trends to help position against competitors • Craft targeted strategies designed to meet specific client needs and make recommendations based on internal and external factors. • By becoming a trusted advisor to both customers and colleagues to leverage multiple stakeholders throughout complex deals • Understanding the client's perspective through research and questioning. • Presenting solutions based on client input and your proactive research are essential • Although not mandatory candidates located in VA or DC area preferred. Education & Experience: • 5+ years of direct sales experience, including experience selling technology solutions to U.S. Intelligence Community customers • Experience selling SaaS solutions within the U.S. Intelligence Community and broader Federal market. • History of consistent quota achievement • Examples of landing new customer logos • Strong job tenure: history of displaying loyalty and perseverance through long, stable job tenure and positive career trajectory Job Essentials: • Ability to travel domestically up to 5 days per month, if required • Understanding of MS Office and tools like SFDC or equivalents is important • Excellent listening and communication skills are required • TS/SCI with Polygraph required Benefits at Babel Street (just to name a few...) • Health Benefits: Babel Street covers 85-100% monthly premium costs for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurances - for you and your family! • Retirement Plans: Babel Street offers both a Traditional and Roth 401(K) with a very competitive match. • Unlimited Flexible Leave: We trust our employees to manage their own time and balance their personal and work lives. • Holidays: Babel Street provides employees with 12 paid Federal Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement: We are committed to investing in our employees. One way we do that is with our Tuition Reimbursement Program for continuing education. Range for this position based on qualifications and experience $140,000-$160,000 USD

About Babel Street

Babel Street is a software company that provides advanced data analytics and search capabilities to government agencies and private sector organizations. The company was founded in 2014 by Jeff Chapman and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Babel Street's flagship product is the Babel X platform, which allows users to search and analyze data from a wide range of sources, including social media, news articles, and public records. The platform uses advanced algorithms and machine learning to identify patterns and trends in large datasets, enabling users to make more informed decisions. Babel Street is committed to helping its customers stay ahead of emerging threats and opportunities.
Learn more about Babel Street
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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