Maxar Technologies

Senior Account Executive, U.S. Government (TS)

Maxar Technologies • $219K — $365K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Active TS clearance
  • 5–8+ years of experience in U.S. Government sales, account management, or business development
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in complex environments
  • Ability to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute account strategies to grow Vantor’s footprint across USG customers
  • Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities across DoD, IC, and civilian agencies
  • Manage and expand existing accounts through relationship development and renewals
  • Build relationships with senior government stakeholders and partners
  • Lead capture and proposal efforts with technical and contract teams
  • Maintain pipeline management and forecasting using Salesforce or CRM tools
  • Translate customer mission needs into compelling value propositions

Benefits

  • Robust 401(k) with company match
  • Mental health resources
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid) Clearance: Active TS Required Vantor is seeking driven and results-oriented Senior Account Executive’s to join our U.S. Government team. These roles are responsible for driving growth across Vantor’s portfolio of space-based technologies, geospatial data, and analytics solutions supporting mission-critical operations across DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), and federal civilian agencies (e.g., DHS, Army, SOCOM, NGA, USAF, Navy, Marine Corps). This is a hands-on 50/50 sales role, focused on new business development. You will identify, develop, and close opportunities while building long-term strategic relationships across multiple agencies. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute account strategies to grow Vantor’s footprint across USG customers • Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities across DoD, IC, and civilian agencies • Manage and expand existing accounts through relationship development, renewals, and program growth • Build and maintain relationships with senior government stakeholders, operators, and partners • Lead and support capture and proposal efforts in collaboration with technical, product, and contracts teams • Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting using Salesforce or similar CRM tools • Translate customer mission needs into compelling value propositions and solution strategies • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Legal teams • Represent Vantor at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements • Provide field insight to influence product development and go-to-market strategy Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (or equivalent experience) • Active TS clearance • Based in or able to work hybrid in Herndon, VA • 5–8+ years of experience in U.S. Government sales, account management, or business development • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in complex, solution-based environments • Experience navigating DoD, IC, or federal acquisition and procurement processes • Strong ability to engage and influence senior-level defense and government stakeholders • Demonstrated success managing both new business capture and account growth • Excellent communication, presentation, and strategic thinking skills • Ability to travel up to 50% Preferred Qualifications • Existing relationships within DoD, IC, or federal civilian agencies • Experience in GEOINT, space, ISR, analytics, or advanced technology solutions • Military or government background • Experience managing or contributing to multi-million-dollar deals or portfolios ($5M+) • Familiarity with key organizations such as NGA, SOCOM, Army, USAF, Navy, Marine Corps, DHS, and IC elements • Experience bringing new technologies or products to market What Success Looks Like • Consistently achieves or exceeds revenue and bookings targets • Expands Vantor’s presence across multiple USG agencies • Builds trusted relationships with decision-makers and mission users • Drives adoption of Vantor’s full suite of capabilities Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. ● The pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $219,000.00 - $365,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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