Cloud Software Group

Director – US Federal Sales

Cloud Software Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: District of ColumbiaMarylandUnited States

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Salary

💰 $241,525 - $362,287 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Own and execute the U.S. Federal sales strategy focused on expanding revenue within existing customers and broadening Citrix adoption across new Federal agencies.
  • Drive net new growth through increased platform penetration, enterprise-wide agreements, and cross-agency expansion.
  • Lead, develop, and scale a team of Federal Account Executives, setting clear expectations for performance, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Establish disciplined, multi-year account strategies aligned to Federal mission priorities, modernization initiatives, and funding cycles.
  • Build and sustain executive-level relationships with senior Federal IT, cybersecurity, acquisition, and mission leaders.
  • Serve as a senior executive representative for Citrix within the Federal market, engaging customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
  • Partner closely with Account Technology Strategists , Product, Marketing, and Partner organizations to ensure customer adoption and value realization.
  • Drive rigorous pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and inspection of deal strategy across complex, high-value opportunities.
  • Navigate Federal procurement processes, compliance requirements, and contracting vehicles to accelerate customer outcomes.
  • Provide market insights and customer feedback to influence Citrix’s Federal go-to-market strategy and product investment priorities.
  • Lead complex negotiations and oversee execution of large, multi-year Federal agreements.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience selling enterprise technology solutions into the U.S. Federal market
  • 7+ years of experience leading Federal sales teams with accountability for revenue growth and customer expansion
  • Demonstrated success growing revenue within existing DoD and/or Federal Civilian customers through platform adoption and enterprise agreements
  • Proven ability to expand technology adoption into new Federal agencies or lines of business
  • Deep expertise in Federal procurement, budgeting, acquisition cycles, and contracting mechanisms
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence senior government stakeholders and internal executives
  • Strong strategic planning, negotiation, and operational rigor
  • Ability to operate effectively in secure, regulated, and classified customer environments
  • Bachelor’s degree required ; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Active U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or Top Secret preferred) , or the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance as a condition of employment.
Benefits
  • access to healthcare
  • life insurance
  • disability benefits
  • 401(k) plan and company match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
enterprise technology solutionsFederal procurementbudgetingacquisition cyclescontracting mechanismspipeline managementforecasting accuracynegotiationstrategic planningcustomer adoption
Soft Skills
leadershipaccountabilityinfluencestrategic planningoperational rigorrelationship buildingexecutive presencecommunicationteam developmentprofessional growth
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBAU.S. Government security clearance