Public Sector Strategic Account Executive, FSI

## Overview GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. *Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. ## Responsibilities - Build strategic account plans that align GitLab's platform with FSI modernization initiatives and mission priorities. - Navigate complex procurement cycles and develop multi-year technology roadmaps with chief information officers, technical leaders, and other stakeholders. - Act as the primary point of contact and a trusted representative of GitLab for strategic and large FSI prospects. - Own your book of business and lead account strategy across both pre-sales and post-sales activities. - Collaborate with DoW, IC, and FedCiv account executives, and other cross-functional partners to support successful rollout and adoption of GitLab products across FSI divisions, business units, and program teams. - Partner with resellers to deliver solutions that address FSI technology and services requirements. - Conduct prospecting and opportunity development activities across large and strategic accounts. - Contribute customer feedback and product ideas to GitLab's public issue tracker as the voice of the customer. ## Requirements - Experience selling technology solutions into Federal agencies and Federal Systems Integrators and managing complex strategic accounts. - Knowledge of contractor procurement processes, compliance requirements, and company buying cycles. - Understanding of software development lifecycle practices such as CI/CD automation, secure development, and infrastructure modernization in regulated environments. - Ability to use a consultative sales approach that connects technology decisions to company mission and business outcomes. - Skill in navigating complex stakeholder environments, building consensus, and maintaining strong account ownership. - Communication skills that support clear written and verbal engagement with company leaders, partners, and internal teams. - Comfort working with minimal supervision on complex initiatives in a distributed environment. - Alignment with GitLab's values, with openness to candidates who bring relevant transferable experience from adjacent public sector or enterprise technology settings. ## Benefits This role is part of GitLab's AMER Public Sector Enterprise team and benefits from proximity to the Washington, DC area for on-site company meetings, or willingness to travel as needed.