Principal Account Manager - Federal Civilian

Cloud Software Group

$147K — $220K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience managing or selling enterprise technology solutions in the U.S. Federal Government sector.
  • Successful track record in driving adoption, expansion, and retention with Federal Civilian accounts.
  • In-depth knowledge of Federal procurement processes and acquisition cycles.
  • Ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments and manage long sales cycles.
  • Experience working with technical teams and customer success organizations to achieve outcomes.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and strategic account planning skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within secure, regulated Federal environments.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute tailored account strategies for U.S. Federal customers to drive adoption and retention.
  • Increase platform adoption and expansion within Federal programs and mission areas.
  • Manage contract renewals and modifications to ensure high rates of net revenue retention.
  • Develop multi-year account plans aligned with Federal mission priorities and budget cycles.
  • Build robust relationships with stakeholders in IT, cybersecurity, and acquisition roles at various levels.
  • Act as the primary point of contact to align customer objectives with the provided solutions.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists and partner organizations to enhance customer value realization.
  • Maintain rigorous pipeline management, execution of deals, and accurate forecasting across renewal and expansion initiatives.
  • Navigate complex Federal procurement and compliance processes to achieve timely customer outcomes.
  • Provide critical feedback to inform strategic market approaches and product roadmap development.

Benefits

  • Access to healthcare benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match to support retirement savings.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Participation in annual bonus and sales incentive programs based on performance.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Federal Account Manager is responsible for driving sustained revenue growth within existing U.S. Federal Government customers by increasing adoption, expanding solution footprint, and ensuring long-term customer value. This role owns the day-to-day execution of account strategies across assigned Federal agencies, with an emphasis on customer expansion, platform utilization, and renewal success.

This role requires a customer-focused Federal sales professional with the ability to navigate complex government environments, engage multiple stakeholders, and execute disciplined account plans. Success will be measured by net revenue retention, expansion within existing customers, increased agency-wide adoption, and strong customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and execute account strategies for assigned U.S. Federal customers, focused on driving adoption, expansion, and retention within existing agencies.


  • Drive revenue growth through increased platform adoption and expansion across programs, bureaus, and mission areas.


  • Manage renewals, contract modifications, and expansion opportunities to ensure strong net revenue retention and long-term customer relationships.


  • Develop and maintain multi-year account plans aligned to Federal mission priorities, IT modernization initiatives, and budget cycles.


  • Build and sustain strong relationships with Federal IT, cybersecurity, acquisition, program, and mission stakeholders at multiple levels.


  • Serve as the primary executive point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring alignment between customer objectives and solution outcomes.


  • Partner closely with Account Technology Specialists, along with Channel and Alliance partners organizations to drive adoption and value realization.


  • Maintain disciplined pipeline management, deal execution, and forecasting accuracy across expansion and renewal opportunities.


  • Navigate Federal procurement processes, compliance requirements, and contracting vehicles to support timely customer outcomes.


  • Provide customer feedback and market insights to inform go-to-market strategy, product roadmap priorities, and adoption programs.


Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience managing or selling enterprise technology solutions into U.S. Federal Government customers.


  • Demonstrated success driving adoption, expansion, and retention within existing Federal Civilian accounts.


  • Strong understanding of Federal procurement processes, acquisition cycles, and contracting vehicles.


  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder customer environments and long sales cycles.


  • Experience collaborating with technical teams, customer success organizations, and partners to deliver customer outcomes.


  • Strong communication, negotiation, and account planning skills.


  • Ability to operate effectively in secure, regulated Federal environments.


  • Bachelor's degree required.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience selling Citrix solutions or comparable enterprise platforms (e.g., VMware, Microsoft, AWS) within the Federal market.


  • Background in cloud, virtualization, networking, zero trust, or secure access technologies.


  • Experience leading growth initiatives during platform transitions, licensing changes, or go-to-market transformation.


  • Strong partner ecosystem experience across Federal system integrators and resellers.


Compensation may vary depending on your location, qualifications including job-related education, training, experience, licensure, and certification, that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus, and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance.CA generally ranges: $167,704-$251,556All other locations fall under our General State range: $147,109-$220,663Benefits may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Cloud Software Group and the country where you work. U.S. based employees are typically offered access to healthcare, life insurance and disability benefits, 401(k) plan and company match, among others. This requisition has no specific deadline for completion.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Cloud Software Group

More Education, Government & Non-Profit Jobs

Find similar Principal Account Manager - Federal Civilian jobs: