Account Manager, Gov (National Security)

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Sayari

Compensation

up to $100,000

Washington, DC

On-site

Posted April 23, 2026

Job Description

About Sayari:

Sayari is the leader in Agentic Systems of Work for economic security and risk. Powered by the Sayari Commercial World Model : a digital twin of global commerce resolving 10.6B+ primary-source records from 250+ jurisdictions : Sayari transforms risk and investigative teams from manual data gatherers into decisive mission leaders. By unifying corporate ownership, trade data, and risk intelligence into a single graph, Sayari uncovers connections and typologies that legacy watchlist, adverse media, and point solutions miss, enabling prescriptive execution at scale. Trusted by the world’s most demanding regulators, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Treasury, and Fortune 500 enterprises, Sayari delivers the evidence-based transparency needed to prove decisions, satisfy regulators and protect global commerce. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Sayari is used by thousands of professionals across 35+ countries to secure supply chains and dismantle illicit networks.

Our company culture is defined by a dedication to our mission of using open data to prevent illicit commercial and financial activity, a passion for finding novel approaches to complex problems, and an understanding that diverse perspectives create optimal outcomes. We embrace cross-team collaboration, encourage training and learning opportunities, and reward initiative and innovation. If you like working with supportive, high-performing, and curious teams, Sayari is the place for you.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a high-agency Senior Account Executive with deep domain expertise in Defense and National Security to lead our growth efforts within the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This is a mission-critical role focused on capturing immediate pipeline, securing key renewals, and architecting long-term outreach strategies for our most sensitive accounts. You will act as a strategic quarterback, navigating complex procurement vehicles and building deep trust with government stakeholders to deliver Sayari’s world-class risk intelligence.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Own and execute the full sales lifecycle from prospecting to close for National Security and Defense accounts.
Architect and lead a multi-threaded outreach strategy into new sub-verticals within the IC and DoD.
Partner with the Managing Director to set strategic priorities and accounts while maintaining complete ownership of the execution.
Ensure 100% retention of existing high-value accounts by managing renewal bandwidth and identifying expansion opportunities.
Maintain a clean, accurate, and updated pipeline in Salesforce, providing regular strategic updates to leadership.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Solutions, Legal, and Government Affairs to navigate complex federal procurement and technical requirements.
Act as a self-starter who identifies market gaps and proactively builds the "Sayari way" within your territory.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience in federal sales, specifically selling complex software or data solutions into the National Security or Defense sectors.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding $2M+ annual quotas in the federal space.
Deep literacy in federal procurement cycles, contract vehicles, and agency-specific nuances.

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience selling graph analytics, OSINT, or supply chain risk management (SCRM) tools.
Existing high-level relationships within the IC or JSOC.

COMPENSATION:

The target base salary for this position is $160,000-$180,000 plus commission and equity. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including location, local market variances, candidate experience and expertise, internal peer equity, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Benefits:

100% fully paid medical, vision, and dental for employees and their dependents
Generous time off; we observe all US federal holidays, close our office for a winter break (12/24-12/31), in addition to granting 18 PTO days and 10 sick days
Outstanding compensation package; competitive commissions for revenue roles and bonuses for non-revenue positions
A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Eligibility to participate in additional benefits such as 401k match up to 5%,100% paid life insurance (up to $100,000 coverage), and parental leave
A collaborative and positive culture - your team will be as smart and driven as you
Limitless growth and learning opportunities

Sayari is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. We believe diversity and inclusion mean our team members should reflect the diversity of the United States. No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, genetics, or political affiliation. We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Pay Range

$160,000—$180,000 USD

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