Federal SaaS Account Executive (Washington D.C. Metro Remote)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States, Austria, District of Columbia (USA), Indiana (USA), Washington (USA) Overview: About Unison: Unison’s products power the business of government to work smoother and smarter, making critical federal processes and acquisitions simpler and more effective. Trusted by over 200,000 federal employees and government contractors, our AI-infused software and deep domain expertise help contract shops, cost engineers, 1102s, program managers, and budgeting professionals cut through friction, keep compliance airtight, and sharpen decisions. Our federal focus brings efficiency, transparency, and clarity to complex data, regulations, and workflows, empowering agencies and executives to spend more minutes on mission and achieve strategic objectives. Unison is how federal business gets done. Role Overview: Unison is hiring an experienced Federal SaaS Account Executive to expand our footprint across existing federal enterprise accounts. This role is responsible for driving profitable, year-over-year growth by owning executive relationships, identifying whitespace and expansion opportunities, and executing structured account plans aligned to customer mission outcomes and Unison’s strategic objectives. Responsibilities: The purpose of the Account Executive role is to: • Proactively identify whitespace, unmet needs, and product expansion opportunities • Build and maintain strong executive customer relationships • Define and execute a structured account plan that aligns to customer goals and priorities as well as the Unison strategic plan • Ensure Unison maintains a competitive edge and continues year-over-year, profitable growth • Expand Unison’s footprint by driving top-line revenue through growth of in an existing Federal enterprise account base • Generate sustainable, account-driven revenue growth by establishing clear, measurable goals and building trusted relationships with federal stakeholders through consistent digital and in-person engagement • Lead efforts to identify, develop, and close expansion opportunities aligned to customer mission and acquisition workflows for your account base, utilizing Unison’s entire product portfolio • Influence existing clients at the leadership level and win by building relationships across the account by offering solutions that address the problems that exist across the agency • Own strategic customer relationships by developing org maps, power-influence graphs, and account plans, advise on federal acquisition best practices, and lead customer executive reviews to demonstrate value • Provide Unison management feedback and recommendations on pipeline health, risk, opportunity, and progress • Maintain reliable forecasts for revenue outlook, deal timing, and probability of win • Ensure customer success and advocacy by partnering with delivery teams to drive adoption, track outcomes, and engage customers as references and champions • Stay informed on procurement trends, shifting agency priorities, and competitor activity • Gather and share insights with Product and GTM teams to shape future offerings Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years of direct sales experience, selling SaaS, enterprise software to executive leadership with outstanding quota attainment history • Ability to navigate a complex Federal landscape within defined accounts and sell to multiple decision-makers like SPEs and CIOs • Federal SaaS and/or software sales experience supporting FedRAMP solutions with a solid understanding of • Federal contracting with the ability to speak the language of acquisition, program, and contracting stakeholders • Ability to exceed sales targets, a keen understanding of the steps involved in a sales cycle and ability to leverage each stage to advance sales • Ability to travel as needed (local to DC area preferred) • History of understanding complex client requirements to clearly articulate the company's offerings to develop solutions to meet those requirements • Willingness to take ownership, solve problems with an agile mindset, and delivery on outcomes • Strong CRM proficiency (Salesforce preferred) • Experience with Federal acquisition is a plus Competencies: • Skilled at demonstrating solutions and speaking the language of Federal buyers and contracting professionals in order to respectfully challenge their thinking and negotiate effectively based on value and time to close • Ability to collaborate and leverage subject matter expertise in a matrixed environment • Self-motivated, hungry and proficient in operating with a sense of urgency and demonstrate a positive, winning attitude Clearance: Applicants may need to be the subject of a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, to include U.S. Citizenship. Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 Final compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Why Join Unison: Un

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...