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Aerospace engineers, systems analysts, and aviation specialists with an advanced degree or strong professional credentials can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Defense contractors, commercial aviation firms, and satellite manufacturers regularly file I-140 petitions for foreign nationals in this field.
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
THE FEDERAL SALES TEAM
We are seeking a passionate, results oriented, sales professional to drive revenue growth calling on accounts in the Aerospace, Defense and Federal Systems Integrator vertical. Our Federal Sales Managers are individual contributors who play a vital role in driving a significant share of revenue for Okta. We provide our reps with an environment in which they can make valuable contributions from day one while also building opportunities for learning and growth.
This role requires travel to our San Francisco, CA or Chicago, IL office for in-person onboarding during the first week of employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
THE FEDERAL SALES MANAGER, OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Federal Sales Director – FSI, this role will drive the sales process for Aerospace, Defense and FSI customers. Our Federal Sales Manager will lead the sales process within an assigned territory for the Defense Industrial Base vertical. The right candidate for the position will enjoy closing new logos while simultaneously managing and expanding a book of install base customers. Our FSM's organize and conduct sales presentations, site visits and product demonstrations to prospects and represent Okta in a consistent, effective and professional manner to best develop and win new clients.
What you’ll be doing
- Develop new and existing federal accounts within FSI's and across your territory, meeting or exceeding quarterly and yearly revenue targets
- Continually build and grow a robust sales pipeline via outbound account visits and proactive interactions to obtain new business
- Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts, actively identifying opportunities for customer development and revenue growth
- Work closely with internal and external partners to extend reach and drive adoption
- Successfully lead complex contract negotiations
- Moderate travel as needed, specifically to the DC area
What you’ll bring to the role & what we’re looking for
- 12+ year proven experience selling technology, preferable in the FSI space - experience selling to RTX/Raytheon preferred
- Proven track record of delivering sales of complex services and solutions in a competitive environment with the ability to close sales through effective sales and negotiation methods
- Effective territory development mentality
- Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to demonstrate a connection to Okta’s vision and values
- Commitment to work collaboratively & cross functionally across the Okta and Defense Industrial Base ecosystems
- Extensive customer and Defense Industrial Base network
- BS/BA degree strongly preferred or applicable experience
Additional requirements:
- This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire.
COMPENSATION
- The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:
$288,000 — $432,000 USD
Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit:
THE OKTA EXPERIENCE
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
INTRODUCTION
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
THE FEDERAL SALES TEAM
We are seeking a passionate, results oriented, sales professional to drive revenue growth calling on accounts in the Aerospace, Defense and Federal Systems Integrator vertical. Our Federal Sales Managers are individual contributors who play a vital role in driving a significant share of revenue for Okta. We provide our reps with an environment in which they can make valuable contributions from day one while also building opportunities for learning and growth.
This role requires travel to our San Francisco, CA or Chicago, IL office for in-person onboarding during the first week of employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
THE FEDERAL SALES MANAGER, OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Federal Sales Director – FSI, this role will drive the sales process for Aerospace, Defense and FSI customers. Our Federal Sales Manager will lead the sales process within an assigned territory for the Defense Industrial Base vertical. The right candidate for the position will enjoy closing new logos while simultaneously managing and expanding a book of install base customers. Our FSM's organize and conduct sales presentations, site visits and product demonstrations to prospects and represent Okta in a consistent, effective and professional manner to best develop and win new clients.
What you’ll be doing
- Develop new and existing federal accounts within FSI's and across your territory, meeting or exceeding quarterly and yearly revenue targets
- Continually build and grow a robust sales pipeline via outbound account visits and proactive interactions to obtain new business
- Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts, actively identifying opportunities for customer development and revenue growth
- Work closely with internal and external partners to extend reach and drive adoption
- Successfully lead complex contract negotiations
- Moderate travel as needed, specifically to the DC area
What you’ll bring to the role & what we’re looking for
- 12+ year proven experience selling technology, preferable in the FSI space - experience selling to RTX/Raytheon preferred
- Proven track record of delivering sales of complex services and solutions in a competitive environment with the ability to close sales through effective sales and negotiation methods
- Effective territory development mentality
- Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to demonstrate a connection to Okta’s vision and values
- Commitment to work collaboratively & cross functionally across the Okta and Defense Industrial Base ecosystems
- Extensive customer and Defense Industrial Base network
- BS/BA degree strongly preferred or applicable experience
Additional requirements:
- This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire.
COMPENSATION
- The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:
$288,000 — $432,000 USD
Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit:
THE OKTA EXPERIENCE
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Aerospace
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify aerospace employers who have filed PERM applications for roles matching your specialty. Companies with a history of sponsorship filings in your SOC code are far more likely to sponsor you than those filing for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate by aerospace job title and filter specifically for employers who sponsor green cards. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM process for roles in your field.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Review the O*NET profile for your aerospace job title to confirm it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline. Roles like aircraft systems engineer or avionics specialist generally qualify, but job duties must align with the degree requirement in the PERM application.
Negotiate PERM sponsorship before accepting an offer
Once you have an offer, confirm the employer will initiate the PERM process within your agreed timeline. Unlike H-1B sponsorship, PERM requires the employer to run a domestic recruitment test and file with DOL before USCIS sees the petition, so alignment upfront avoids surprises.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 filing strategy for your background
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, your employer may file under EB-3 rather than EB-2. For applicants from countries with shorter EB-3 wait times, this can actually reduce your total green card timeline compared to pursuing EB-2 eligibility.
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Find Aerospace JobsAerospace Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do aerospace jobs commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most aerospace engineering and systems roles qualify for either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on the minimum degree requirement the employer sets in the PERM application. Roles requiring an advanced degree or that involve a position above the journeyworker level typically fall under EB-2. Standard aerospace engineering positions requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering typically qualify for EB-3 professional classification.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for aerospace professionals?
H-1B is a temporary work visa capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. The tradeoff is time: the PERM process itself takes six to eighteen months before USCIS even reviews the I-140, compared to H-1B processing that can complete in weeks with premium processing.
Can an aerospace employer sponsor a green card for a foreign national on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes, and this is the most common path. Many aerospace employers begin the PERM process while you are working for them on H-1B or OPT. Importantly, the PERM job offer is for a future permanent position, so the employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available, not that you specifically were hired. Your current work authorization status does not affect PERM eligibility.
How do I find aerospace employers that sponsor green cards rather than only H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lets you search aerospace job listings filtered specifically for employers with green card sponsorship history. This is more efficient than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship during interviews. Focusing on employers who have already completed PERM filings reduces the risk that a company agrees in principle but has never navigated the DOL and USCIS process before.
What happens to my green card case if I change aerospace employers mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM labor certification is tied to the original employer and cannot transfer. If your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of filing your I-485, you may be able to port to a new employer under AC21 portability rules, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification.
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