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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Account Executive

Workday Reston, VA Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$147,700 - $221,600 USD per year

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Description

We're seeking an Account Executive to support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government, specifically managing and growing the Department of War/Defense account.

As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for developing and executing a strategy to prioritize, target, and close key opportunities within the assigned territory.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and maintaining relationships with existing customers, focusing on upselling via deal management
  • Performing account planning for assigned accounts, coordinating with pre-sales and other resources to ensure strategic alignment
  • Driving strategic add-on and renewal business of Workday solutions within Large Enterprise customers
  • Coordinating cross-functionally with Workday's internal teams

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5+ years of experience selling into the Department of War/Defense and/or related agencies
  • 8+ years of experience selling SaaS/Cloud-based ERP/HCM/Financial/Planning/Analytics solutions to C-levels from a field sales position
  • Experience negotiating deals with C-Suite Executives and building relationships with existing customers for add-on or incremental business
  • Experience with DISA and IL4/IL5 accreditations

In terms of compensation, the annualized base salary ranges for this role are $147,700 - $221,600 USD.

We offer a flexible work arrangement, requiring employees to spend at least half (50%) of their time each quarter in the office or in the field with customers, prospects, and partners.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Top Secret security clearance
  • DISA
  • IL4/IL5 accreditations
  • Strategic Competitive Landscape Understanding
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://workday.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Workday/job/USAVAReston/Account-Executive---US-Federal_JR-0109940

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