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Director of Accounts

Nuvitek · Mclean, VA, USA ·

Pay:
$180,000-$200,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Director of Accounts

Department: Business Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hybrid

Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

Nuvitek is seeking a Director of Accounts to lead and scale growth across our federal account portfolio. This is a senior management role with direct responsibility for account performance, revenue growth, and team execution across all assigned accounts.

The Director of Accounts will manage a team of Account Executives while remaining actively engaged in key accounts and strategic opportunities. This individual is ultimately accountable for growth performance within assigned accounts and serves as a critical bridge between sales, growth strategy, business development, and delivery execution.

This role requires a hands‑on leader who can operate at both the executive and tactical levels, setting strategy, coaching teams, engaging customers, and ensuring disciplined execution and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Account and Revenue Leadership

  • Own revenue growth targets across all assigned accounts
  • Develop and execute account growth strategies aligned to Nuvitek’s overall growth objectives
  • Ensure expansion of both new and existing work within key federal accounts
  • Maintain executive‑level awareness of account health, risks, and opportunities

Team Leadership and Management

  • Lead, mentor, and manage Account Executives assigned to federal accounts
  • Set clear expectations, goals, and accountability for AE performance
  • Coach AEs on account strategy, customer engagement, and opportunity development
  • Drive consistent sales discipline, CRM usage, and forecasting rigor across the team

Strategic Customer Engagement

  • Engage directly with senior government leaders in key accounts
  • Support and participate in high‑priority meetings and strategic pursuits
  • Build and sustain executive‑level relationships across agencies
  • Position Nuvitek as a trusted, long‑term mission partner

Cross‑Functional Alignment

  • Collaborate closely with growth, capture, and delivery leadership to ensure alignment
  • Ensure smooth coordination between account strategy and execution
  • Provide clear direction on account priorities and resource needs
  • Translate customer needs into actionable internal plans

Reporting, Forecasting, and Visibility

  • Own account‑level forecasting, pipeline health, and revenue reporting
  • Provide regular executive‑level reporting
  • Ensure accurate CRM data, opportunity tracking, and growth metrics
  • Identify trends, gaps, and risks and proactively recommend corrective actions

Qualifications

  • 10 to 15+ years of experience in federal sales, account management, business development, or growth leadership
  • Prior experience managing Account Executives or sales teams
  • Demonstrated success owning and delivering revenue targets across multiple accounts
  • Strong understanding of federal sales cycles, budgeting, and procurement
  • Working knowledge of delivery operations and how growth translates into execution
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to engage senior government leaders
  • Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically
  • CRM and forecasting discipline required
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Nuvitek is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Nuvitek is an equal‑opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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