Mattermost is the leading collaborative workflow platform for defense, intelligence, security, and critical infrastructure. Trusted by the U.S. Department of War and Fortune 500s, our platform runs on-premises and in private clouds, delivering secure messaging, file sharing, workflow automation, audio/screenshare, and project management—all with full data and operational control. Mattermost powers high-stakes workflows across mission planning, real-time, real-world operations, DevSecOps, incident response, and cyber defense—enabling secure collaboration from tactical edge and DDIL environments to enterprise HQ. Teams operate across web, desktop, and mobile, with embedded interoperability for Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365.
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We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Federal Account Manager (AM) who is collaborative, territory-aligned sales role that operates alongside Federal Account Executives (AEs). AMs independently manage defined Federal expansion and renewal motions while exercising sound judgment on when to partner with AEs on larger or more complex opportunities.
Responsibilities Include
Expansion Ownership
Lead expansions within existing accounts when scope and complexity allow
Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities through customer engagement and usage insights
Partner with AEs on expansions that become larger, more strategic, or more complex
Manage inbound expansion requests from existing customers (e.g., incremental license additions)
Renewal Management (Value-Driven)
Own renewals requiring active customer engagement, risk mitigation, or expansion discovery
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth, on-time renewals
Become a trusted advisor to customers by helping to realize the value of Mattermost and building business cases to support renewals
Federal Sales & Ecosystem Exposure
Gain hands-on experience with the Federal buying cycle and procurement considerations
Engage with Federal System Integrators (FSIs) and partner-led opportunities
Territory Enablement & Hygiene
Act as a capacity multiplier for Federal AEs
Maintain strong CRM hygiene, forecasting accuracy, and deal documentation by owning the renewal & expansion records for all assigned accounts
Share insights and learnings to improve territory execution
Required Background / Skills
3–5+ years of experience in sales, account management, renewal management, or commercial closing roles
Proven ability to run multiple sales cycles in parallel
Strong discovery, communication, and deal execution skills
Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
This role may require the candidate to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience selling into US Federal or regulated environments
Exposure to Federal procurement or partner-led sales motions
SaaS or enterprise technology sales experience
Target Salary Range: $100,000 to $130,000 USD plus commission
Mattermost takes a market-based approach to pay and pay may vary depending on your location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
U.S. Eligibility & Compliance
This role may require obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government security clearance. Candidates must meet federal eligibility requirements to be considered. For more information visit Security Clearances — United States Department of State
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information as defined by U.S. export control laws, including EAR and ITAR. For more information visit the Bureau of Industry and Security and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Mattermost is an EEO Employer, we are a remote-first, open-source company.
We are continually working to expand our hiring in more countries and regions, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, which takes time.
Mattermost values your unique perspective—we welcome all applicants. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to assessing candidates based on their skills and qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination against staff or applicants based on race, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other personal characteristics.
If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know—we’re happy to assist.
Mattermost is the leading collaborative workflow platform designed for defense, intelligence, security, and critical infrastructure sectors. The platform delivers secure messaging, file sharing, workflow automation, audio/screenshare, and project management capabilities, with deployments on-premises and in private clouds to ensure full data and operational control. Trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense and Fortune 500 companies, Mattermost powers high-stakes workflows across mission planning, real-time operations, DevSecOps, incident response, and cyber defense. The platform supports teams across web, desktop, and mobile interfaces with embedded interoperability for Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365, enabling secure collaboration from tactical edge environments to enterprise headquarters.
