Account Manager, Gov (National Security)

Posted:
4/23/2026, 11:27:56 AM

Location(s):
District of Columbia, United States ⋅ Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$160k–$180k/yr

About Sayari: 

Sayari is a venture-backed and founder-led global corporate data provider and commercial intelligence platform that serves financial institutions, legal and advisory service providers, multinationals, journalists, and governments. Thousands of analysts and investigators in over 30 countries rely on our products to safely conduct cross-border trade, research front-page news stories, confidently enter new markets, and prevent financial crimes such as corruption and money laundering.

Our company culture is defined by a dedication to our mission of using open data to prevent illicit commercial and financial activity, a passion for finding novel approaches to complex problems, and an understanding that diverse perspectives create optimal outcomes. We embrace cross-team collaboration, encourage training and learning opportunities, and reward initiative and innovation. If you like working with supportive, high-performing, and curious teams, Sayari is the place for you.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a high-agency Senior Account Executive with deep domain expertise in Defense and National Security to lead our growth efforts within the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This is a mission-critical role focused on capturing immediate pipeline, securing key renewals, and architecting long-term outreach strategies for our most sensitive accounts. You will act as a strategic quarterback, navigating complex procurement vehicles and building deep trust with government stakeholders to deliver Sayari’s world-class risk intelligence.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Own and execute the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to close for National Security and Defense accounts.
  • Architect and lead a multi-threaded outreach strategy into new sub-verticals within the IC and DoD.
  • Partner with the Managing Director to set strategic priorities and accounts while maintaining complete ownership of the execution.
  • Ensure 100% retention of existing high-value accounts by managing renewal bandwidth and identifying expansion opportunities.
  • Maintain a clean, accurate, and updated pipeline in Salesforce, providing regular strategic updates to leadership.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Solutions, Legal, and Government Affairs to navigate complex federal procurement and technical requirements.
  • Act as a self-starter who identifies market gaps and proactively builds the "Sayari way" within your territory.

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in federal sales, specifically selling complex software or data solutions into the National Security or Defense sectors.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding $2M+ annual quotas in the federal space.
  • Deep literacy in federal procurement cycles, contract vehicles, and agency-specific nuances.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience selling graph analytics, OSINT, or supply chain risk management (SCRM) tools.
  • Existing high-level relationships within the IC or JSOC.

 

COMPENSATION:

The target base salary for this position is $160,000-$180,000 plus commission and equity. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including location, local market variances, candidate experience and expertise, internal peer equity, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

 

Benefits: 

  • 100% fully paid medical, vision, and dental for employees and their dependents
  • Generous time off; we observe all US federal holidays, close our office for a winter break (12/24-12/31), in addition to granting 18 PTO days and 10 sick days
  • Outstanding compensation package; competitive commissions for revenue roles and bonuses for non-revenue positions
  • A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Eligibility to participate in additional benefits such as 401k match up to 5%,100% paid life insurance (up to $100,000 coverage), and parental leave
  • A collaborative and positive culture - your team will be as smart and driven as you
  • Limitless growth and learning opportunities
 
Sayari is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. We believe diversity and inclusion mean our team members should reflect the diversity of the United States. No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, genetics, or political affiliation. We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Pay Range
$160,000—$180,000 USD

Sayari

Website: https://sayari.com/

Headquarter Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Employee Count: 51-100

Year Founded: 2015

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Debt Financing

Industries: Analytics ⋅ Data Visualization ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Software

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