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Director of Federal Sales (Washington)

Walker Lovell, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States


Job Title:

Director of Federal Sales - Law Enforcement & Intelligence Location:

Washington, D.C. Metro Area Travel:

Required across the Beltway / federal customer sites and industry events Compensation:

Strong base + uncapped commission with high six-figure OTE

What’s in it for the candidate

Join at the point where pipeline meets opportunity. You’ll step into a role with strong federal momentum, giving you the platform to convert existing demand into high-value, long-term wins across critical U.S. agencies.

Package / Benefits

Package Strong base salary + high-impact commission structure High six-figure OTE aligned to deal size and complexity Real scope to influence revenue and market positioning

Benefits Medical, dental and vision 401(k) with company match Paid time off Long-term career growth within a scaling organisation

Why this business

A globally established technology provider delivering mission-critical solutions to government agencies and strategic partners. The business is experiencing significant growth across the U.S. federal market, with increasing demand from law enforcement and intelligence-led organisations. With a strong foundation already in place, the focus now is on converting pipeline into revenue and expanding deeper into key federal programmes.

What you’ll be doing

Drive federal sales growth across DOJ, law enforcement, and intelligence community accounts Build and convert pipeline through established agency relationships and partner ecosystems Navigate complex federal procurement cycles including RFIs, RFPs, and multi-year programmes Position solutions within wider mission programmes, aligning stakeholders to secure high-value deals

What you’ll bring Proven success selling into the U.S. federal government with strong understanding of procurement frameworks Established relationships across DOJ, federal law enforcement, and/or intelligence community stakeholders Track record of closing large, complex federal deals with long sales cycles Background in relevant technology areas such as data, analytics, communications, or intelligence-related platforms

Who this suits You’re a commercially minded federal seller with credibility across law enforcement and intelligence environments. You understand how to open doors, influence outcomes, and stay the course on long-cycle opportunities. You’re looking for a role where you can build a long-term career and capitalise on growing federal demand.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.