Account Director- Public Sector (Strategic Federal Accounts)

2 hours, 1 minute ago
Full-time
Senior
Sales and Business Development
Cision

Cision

Cision is a global provider of PR software and marketing solutions, empowering communication pros to engage audiences effectively.

Professional Services
5K-10K
Founded 1892
$83M raised

Description

  • Own revenue growth, retention, and expansion across a portfolio of strategic federal accounts.
  • Serve as a senior strategic advisor to agency stakeholders and align communications, narrative intelligence, and engagement strategies to mission priorities.
  • Develop and execute enterprise account strategies that expand Cision’s presence across agencies, departments, and initiatives.
  • Identify and drive expansion opportunities tied to policy priorities, legislative initiatives, and agency modernization efforts.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders and decision-makers in Public Affairs, Communications, Policy, Digital, and Executive Leadership.
  • Translate complex initiatives such as infrastructure, climate, energy, digital modernization, and national security into actionable communications and intelligence strategies.
  • Lead renewal strategy and long-term account planning to support continuity and multi-year growth.
  • Partner with internal teams to deliver executive briefings, strategic counsel, and integrated solutions.
  • Support and shape capture efforts tied to expansion opportunities, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
  • Engage system integrators and channel/contract partners to support procurement strategy and broader transformation initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Communications, Public Policy, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in public sector, consulting, public affairs, or strategic communications.
  • Experience with revenue ownership or business development.
  • Demonstrated success advising senior government stakeholders and driving outcomes across complex initiatives.
  • Experience working within or alongside federal agencies, consulting firms, or public affairs organizations.
  • Familiarity with policy-driven environments, including legislative priorities, agency initiatives, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Experience partnering with system integrators such as Accenture Federal Services, IBM, Deloitte, or Booz Allen Hamilton.
  • Experience navigating prime/subcontractor dynamics within federal environments.
  • Ability to translate complex policy or transformation efforts into actionable strategies and solutions.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to engage credibly at the senior leadership level.
  • Preferred experience supporting large-scale transformation or modernization programs within federal agencies.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills across earned, owned, and social media landscapes.
  • Willingness to travel 20%–40% for in-person client meetings and relationship development.

Benefits

  • OTE range of $200K–$250K for employees based in New York, Illinois, Colorado, Washington, and California.
  • Inclusive, diverse work environment that supports employees being their authentic selves.
  • Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.
  • Equal opportunity employment with consideration regardless of protected status.
  • Global company with offices in 24 countries across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

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