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Air Force Strategic Account Executive

3 weeks, 3 days ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Account Executive
Product Management
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Shift5

Shift5

Shift5 provides onboard OT data and cybersecurity solutions for defense and transportation, safeguarding critical assets against threats and ensuring operational readiness.

Airlines
51-250
Founded 2018
$72M raised
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Description

  • Own and execute Shift5's Air Force growth strategy across assigned accounts, MAJCOMs, PEOs, SPOs, and operational units.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior Air Force leaders, acquisition officials, program managers, operational users, and industry partners.
  • Identify, qualify, and mature strategic opportunities aligned with company growth objectives.
  • Develop account plans that align customer priorities with Shift5's product roadmap and strategic objectives.
  • Lead opportunities from early shaping through capture, proposal, negotiation, and award.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, Mission Delivery, Government Affairs, Marketing, Capture, Contracts, and executive leadership on customer strategy.
  • Develop customer engagement plans, executive briefings, capability demonstrations, and mission-focused presentations.
  • Maintain an accurate opportunity pipeline and forecast and provide regular updates to Growth leadership.
  • Support proposal development with win themes, customer insights, competitive intelligence, pricing strategy, and technical differentiators.
  • Monitor Air Force budgets, acquisition strategies, modernization initiatives, and emerging mission priorities.
  • Represent Shift5 at industry events, customer engagements, conferences, and trade shows.
  • Serve as the Voice of the Customer by providing market feedback that informs product strategy and future capabilities.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with prime contractors, system integrators, OEMs, and ecosystem partners supporting the Air Force.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in defense sales, business development, account management, or capture management supporting the U.S. Air Force.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex enterprise or federal sales opportunities with long sales cycles.
  • Deep understanding of Air Force organizations, acquisition processes, budgeting, and modernization priorities.
  • Experience selling software, cybersecurity, SaaS, data analytics, AI, or mission systems into the Department of Defense.
  • Strong executive communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience leading opportunity shaping, capture strategy, and proposal support.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Contracts, and executive leadership.
  • Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements and access to controlled information.
  • Active security clearance is strongly preferred.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance is preferred.
  • Experience supporting Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), or Space Force organizations is preferred.
  • Existing relationships within Air Force acquisition and operational communities are preferred.
  • Experience working within a defense technology startup or high-growth software company is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, GovWin, SAM.gov, and federal opportunity tracking tools is preferred.
  • Military service or direct experience supporting Air Force operations is highly desirable.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $175,000–$190,000.
  • Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup.
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
  • Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions.
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Uncapped paid time off policy.
  • Flexible work and remote work policy.
  • Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA).

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