Federal Account Manager Jobs

Federal Account Manager jobs are open across defense contracting, technology, and healthcare, at every level from associate to senior and director, with specializations in government sales, public sector partnerships, and federal procurement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles140+
Top stateDistrict of Columbia
Top employerSalesforce
Top cityWashington, DC
Work type57% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Fusion Sales Account Executive, Federal
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Fusion Sales Account Executive, Federal
Autodesk
San Francisco, California
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
Hybrid
10,000+

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Federal Account Executive - USAF & Army
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Federal Account Executive - USAF & Army
Cellebrite
Remote
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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Account Executive, Data Foundation (MuleSoft & Informatica) – Federal Civilian
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Account Executive, Data Foundation (MuleSoft & Informatica) – Federal Civilian
Salesforce
Washington, District of Columbia
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$160k - $236k/yr
10,000+

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Account Executive, Federal
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Account Executive, Federal
SERVAL
San Francisco, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$350k - $400k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Senior Account Executive – Federal Civilian
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Senior Account Executive – Federal Civilian
Cloudera
Washington, District of Columbia
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Federal Account Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Salesforce8 open roles
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE8 open roles
Xometry5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software11
  • Retail1
  • Science & Research1
  • Aerospace & Defense1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in federal account manager jobs.

  • Five or more years of experience selling to federal government agencies or departments
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal procurement processes including FAR, GSA schedules, and IDIQs
  • Active or clearable security clearance, often at the Secret level or higher
  • Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related technical field
  • Proven ability to manage long sales cycles across multiple government stakeholders
  • Experience with CRM platforms and federal opportunity tracking tools

Tips for Your Federal Account Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume for federal contracting

Federal account manager roles require fluency in procurement vehicles like GSA schedules, IDIQs, and BPAs. Name the specific contract vehicles you've sold through or supported, and quantify your agency relationships by department or bureau, not just client size.

Get your security clearance documented early

Many federal account manager postings require an active or clearable security clearance. List your clearance level, granting agency, and date of last investigation on your resume so hiring managers can disqualify nothing before the first call.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists federal account manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target agencies your experience mirrors

Federal buyers operate in tight procurement silos. If your background is in civilian agency sales, focus on DoD-adjacent roles only if you can cite transferable experience. Matching your agency history to the job posting signals immediate productivity to the hiring team.

Prepare a government sales cycle story

Federal account manager interviews almost always probe your familiarity with the full government sales cycle, from pipeline development through award. Build a specific example covering your role at each stage, the contract value, and the agency involved.

Negotiate against the full compensation package

Federal account manager offers at defense contractors and system integrators often include variable compensation tied to contract awards rather than a standard quota. Ask directly how on-target earnings are structured before accepting any base figure.

Federal Account Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most federal account managers?

The most active employers for federal account managers right now are Salesforce, Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE, and Xometry, and the most openings are in District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and large IT services firms account for the majority of open roles at any given time.

How many federal account manager jobs are remote?

About 91% of federal account manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though many roles require proximity to Washington D.C. or a specific agency campus for regular in-person meetings. Cloud and software sales roles within the federal sector tend to offer the most flexible arrangements.

How do you become a federal account manager?

Start by building commercial sales experience, then move into a sales support or business development role with a company that holds active federal contracts. Learn the government procurement cycle, pursue a clearance if your target agency requires one, and develop relationships with contracting officers and program managers. Moving into a named-account federal role typically follows two to four years in an inside or partner sales function within the public sector.

Can I get hired as a federal account manager with little experience?

Yes, though entry-level federal account manager roles are uncommon. The most realistic path with limited experience is an inside sales or federal sales development role at a defense contractor or government IT firm. Internships with agencies or contractors, familiarity with federal procurement terminology, and an active or adjudicable clearance all improve your chances considerably before applying to full account manager positions.

What does the federal account manager interview process look like?

Most federal account manager interviews run three to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter screen covering your clearance status and government sales background. A hiring manager then reviews your pipeline management approach and agency relationships. Final rounds often include a presentation or deal review in front of a panel from sales leadership. Some employers also require a written government go-to-market plan before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to federal account manager jobs?

You can find and apply to federal account manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your agency background and clearance level, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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