Amazon Web Services is seeking a Sr. Account Manager to support our Intelligence Community customers.
In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of a growing business in the Intelligence Community. Your responsibilities will include establishing, building, and managing the growth of partner programs and pursuits in a high-profile account. This will include developing overall business strategies, collaborating across AWS, and engaging with customers and prime contractors to influence and accelerate adoption.
The role requires a professional who is experienced in sales, opportunity management, business development, partner engagement, and capture activities for programs in National Security. The ideal candidate will have (1) expertise operating in entrepreneurial and highly matrixed environments, (2) the ability to translate customer requirements into technology solutions, and (3) past performance growing national security programs. Candidates should have an understanding of the respective community infrastructures, policies, and operational performance requirements.
This position is based in Annapolis Junction, MD
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
Key job responsibilities
* Meet regularly with national security executives and mission owners to understand their mission requirements.
* Drive revenue and market share in a defined region
* Accelerate customer adoption and customer satisfaction
* Maintain a robust sales pipeline
* Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption
* Manage contract negotiations
* Develop long-term strategic relationships
About the team
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- 10+ years of business development, partner development, sales or alliances management experience
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph- Experience developing detailed go to market plans
- 5+ years experience in the Intelligence Community
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. This position is eligible for variable pay via a sales compensation plan. These plans pay according to achievement level against sales targets and/or business objectives. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
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