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INTRODUCTION
1Kosmos is driving the future of identity security, empowering organizations to eliminate passwords and establish trust throughout the identity lifecycle. Our advanced identity verification and authentication solutions are trusted by leading organizations worldwide. Join us as we create a passwordless world and redefine digital identity assurance.
ROLE
Your Title: Vice President, Public Sector
Your Location: Washington, DC Area — Remote
You Report to: Chief Revenue Officer
As we continue to scale, we are seeking an exceptional VP, Public Sector to build and lead our US public sector sales organization.
The Opportunity
The VP, Public Sector will lead 1Kosmos' growth across Federal Defense, Federal Civilian, and broader public sector markets. This is a hands-on leadership role combining responsibility for building and managing a high-performing sales organization with direct ownership of strategic public sector accounts. The successful candidate will recruit and develop a team, establish a scalable go-to-market strategy, build executive relationships, generate pipeline, and personally lead and close strategic opportunities. We are looking for a proven sales leader with deep government market experience, a track record of delivering revenue growth, and the ability to build an organization while remaining actively engaged in winning business.
What You'll Do:
Build and Lead the Sales Organization:
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of public sector enterprise sales professionals.
- Establish territories, account coverage, performance expectations, and sales processes to drive predictable growth.
- Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and execution while coaching and developing sales talent.
Drive Revenue and Execute Go-to-Market Strategy:
- Own public sector revenue performance, including team bookings and personally generated and closed business.
- Maintain direct responsibility for a portfolio of strategic accounts, personally developing relationships, building pipeline, and leading complex sales opportunities through close.
- Develop and execute a public sector go-to-market strategy targeting priority Federal Defense, Federal Civilian, and government organizations.
- Leverage 1Kosmos' security authorizations, certifications, and compliance credentials to differentiate our solutions and accelerate adoption.
- Establish and expand strategic relationships with government decision-makers, systems integrators, resellers, and channel partners.
- Drive disciplined pipeline management, forecasting, account planning, and sales execution across the organization.
Provide Market and Strategic Leadership:
- Serve as the executive voice for public sector market dynamics, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities.
- Partner with marketing, product, solutions engineering, and executive leadership to align resources and investments with government market requirements.
- Represent 1Kosmos with key customers, partners, and industry organizations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience in public sector technology or cybersecurity markets.
- Proven success building and leading Federal sales teams while personally selling and closing complex enterprise deals.
- Established relationships and credibility within Federal Defense and/or Federal Civilian markets.
- Experience selling cybersecurity, identity and access management (IAM), identity verification, authentication, or related enterprise technologies.
- Deep understanding of government procurement processes, contracting vehicles, and the government systems integrator and channel ecosystem.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful direct and partner-led go-to-market strategies.
- Strong recruiting, coaching, forecasting, and sales execution capabilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, executive presence, and a highly accountable, results-oriented approach.
What Success Looks Like:
- Build a high-performing public sector sales organization with the talent and structure to scale.
- Establish a repeatable go-to-market strategy and strong pipeline coverage across Federal Defense and Civilian markets.
- Personally develop strategic accounts, generate new business, and consistently achieve individual sales objectives.
- Build meaningful relationships with government agencies and strategic channel partners.
- Consistently achieve and exceed overall public sector revenue and bookings targets.
Why Join 1Kosmos?
Join a growing cybersecurity company at an exciting stage of its evolution. This is an opportunity to build an organization, influence corporate strategy, establish a meaningful market presence, and directly contribute to solving some of the most important identity security challenges facing government and enterprise organizations today.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to build and lead a critical function at a high-growth Series B startup
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO Policy
- Collaborative, fast-paced culture where your impact is immediate and visible
INTRODUCTION
1Kosmos is driving the future of identity security, empowering organizations to eliminate passwords and establish trust throughout the identity lifecycle. Our advanced identity verification and authentication solutions are trusted by leading organizations worldwide. Join us as we create a passwordless world and redefine digital identity assurance.
ROLE
Your Title: Vice President, Public Sector
Your Location: Washington, DC Area — Remote
You Report to: Chief Revenue Officer
As we continue to scale, we are seeking an exceptional VP, Public Sector to build and lead our US public sector sales organization.
The Opportunity
The VP, Public Sector will lead 1Kosmos' growth across Federal Defense, Federal Civilian, and broader public sector markets. This is a hands-on leadership role combining responsibility for building and managing a high-performing sales organization with direct ownership of strategic public sector accounts. The successful candidate will recruit and develop a team, establish a scalable go-to-market strategy, build executive relationships, generate pipeline, and personally lead and close strategic opportunities. We are looking for a proven sales leader with deep government market experience, a track record of delivering revenue growth, and the ability to build an organization while remaining actively engaged in winning business.
What You'll Do:
Build and Lead the Sales Organization:
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of public sector enterprise sales professionals.
- Establish territories, account coverage, performance expectations, and sales processes to drive predictable growth.
- Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and execution while coaching and developing sales talent.
Drive Revenue and Execute Go-to-Market Strategy:
- Own public sector revenue performance, including team bookings and personally generated and closed business.
- Maintain direct responsibility for a portfolio of strategic accounts, personally developing relationships, building pipeline, and leading complex sales opportunities through close.
- Develop and execute a public sector go-to-market strategy targeting priority Federal Defense, Federal Civilian, and government organizations.
- Leverage 1Kosmos' security authorizations, certifications, and compliance credentials to differentiate our solutions and accelerate adoption.
- Establish and expand strategic relationships with government decision-makers, systems integrators, resellers, and channel partners.
- Drive disciplined pipeline management, forecasting, account planning, and sales execution across the organization.
Provide Market and Strategic Leadership:
- Serve as the executive voice for public sector market dynamics, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities.
- Partner with marketing, product, solutions engineering, and executive leadership to align resources and investments with government market requirements.
- Represent 1Kosmos with key customers, partners, and industry organizations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience in public sector technology or cybersecurity markets.
- Proven success building and leading Federal sales teams while personally selling and closing complex enterprise deals.
- Established relationships and credibility within Federal Defense and/or Federal Civilian markets.
- Experience selling cybersecurity, identity and access management (IAM), identity verification, authentication, or related enterprise technologies.
- Deep understanding of government procurement processes, contracting vehicles, and the government systems integrator and channel ecosystem.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful direct and partner-led go-to-market strategies.
- Strong recruiting, coaching, forecasting, and sales execution capabilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, executive presence, and a highly accountable, results-oriented approach.
What Success Looks Like:
- Build a high-performing public sector sales organization with the talent and structure to scale.
- Establish a repeatable go-to-market strategy and strong pipeline coverage across Federal Defense and Civilian markets.
- Personally develop strategic accounts, generate new business, and consistently achieve individual sales objectives.
- Build meaningful relationships with government agencies and strategic channel partners.
- Consistently achieve and exceed overall public sector revenue and bookings targets.
Why Join 1Kosmos?
Join a growing cybersecurity company at an exciting stage of its evolution. This is an opportunity to build an organization, influence corporate strategy, establish a meaningful market presence, and directly contribute to solving some of the most important identity security challenges facing government and enterprise organizations today.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to build and lead a critical function at a high-growth Series B startup
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO Policy
- Collaborative, fast-paced culture where your impact is immediate and visible
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Senior Level Vice President, Public Sector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level vice president, public sector job?
Candidates who land these roles typically bring deep experience leading government-facing programs, managing large budgets, and influencing policy at a strategic level. Employers at this stage look for a demonstrated history of executive stakeholder management, cross-agency collaboration, and measurable outcomes. A strong professional network in government or regulated industries, along with visible thought leadership, gives candidates a meaningful edge over equally credentialed peers.
Which companies hire senior level vice president, public sectors?
Companies hiring senior level vice president, public sectors right now include Okta, Salesforce, and Databricks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large government contractors, defense and aerospace firms, consulting organizations with public sector practices, and mission-driven agencies seeking executive leadership.
Are there remote senior level vice president, public sector jobs?
Yes, though many roles require some on-site presence given the nature of government client relationships. About 54% of senior level vice president, public sector openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a shift toward flexible arrangements even in government-adjacent work. Security clearance requirements and agency policies can affect which roles offer full remote flexibility.
What makes a vice president, public sector role senior level?
Senior level vice president, public sector roles are defined by executive ownership of strategy, budget, and outcomes rather than execution of assigned tasks. These positions involve setting direction for entire programs or divisions, mentoring and developing director-level staff, and serving as the primary relationship holder with senior government clients or oversight bodies. The scope is organization-wide, not project-specific.
Which industries hire the most senior level vice president, public sectors?
Senior Level vice president, public sector roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Accounting & Auditing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring because they depend on experienced executives who can manage complex government contracts, navigate regulatory environments, and sustain long-term public agency relationships.