CareerPlan

Strategic Account Manager, U.S. Federal

Washington DCFull-time2026-08-26 → 2026-11-11
HybridCitizens only

Core

Manage and grow U.S. Federal Government and defense customer relationships, ensuring post-award commercial success and account health.

Role type

Senior Strategic Account Manager (U.S. Federal & Defense)

Builds

Long-term commercial partnerships with government program offices, acquisition organizations, and mission stakeholders.

Domain

U.S. Federal Government, Defense, Intelligence, National Security

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic account management, U.S. Federal Government customer relations, Defense/Intelligence sector experience, Federal acquisition processes (FAR/DFARS), Contract administration, Renewal and recompete strategies, Cross-functional leadership, Stakeholder engagement, Risk management, Account growth planning

Preferred skills

Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance eligibility, Experience with satellite/space/geospatial technologies, Experience with federal systems integrators

Technologies

Satellite constellations, Geospatial data, Analytics platforms, Government acquisition systems

Responsibilities

Serve as primary commercial relationship owner for assigned federal accounts; Develop trusted relationships with program managers and contracting officers; Maintain deep understanding of customer priorities and funding environments; Represent Spire in classified and unclassified engagements; Own commercial health and performance of assigned contracts; Identify and drive account expansion and renewal opportunities; Partner with delivery teams to align customer needs with program execution.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC