GTM Lead (Department of War)

Washington · Hybrid

About this role

GovSignals is hiring a GTM Lead (Department of War) to drive net-new government SaaS sales into defense and other government accounts. This pure hunting role focuses on creating pipeline, opening new doors, and closing high-value pilots and contracts by building relationships across government, identifying real problems, and converting interest into funded work.

What youll do

  • Drive net-new pipeline through proactive outreach, research, and targeted engagement.
  • Break into new government accounts and develop strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Scope, structure, and close pilots that lead to full production deployments.
  • Secure access to contract vehicles or work effectively through partner or customer pathways.
  • Navigate government procurement, budgeting, and contracting processes to accelerate deals.
  • Manage opportunities end-to-end, from qualification through close.
  • Prepare proposals and supporting materials to advance opportunities.
  • Attend industry events to uncover and validate new opportunities.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering to align customer needs with platform capabilities.

What GovSignals is looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in defense acquisition or government sales.
  • Proven hunter with a track record of creating pipeline and closing complex government deals.
  • Strong understanding of government procurement, funding cycles, and acquisition processes.
  • Demonstrated success structuring pilots and working through contract vehicles.
  • Experience securing or operating through contract vehicles and partner pathways.
  • Excellent communication skills and an authentic relationship-building style.
  • Detail oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple opportunities.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high autonomy.

Company at a glance

GovSignals offers the GovCon platform, an AI solution to disrupt the government contracting market by accelerating pre-RFP intelligence, capture, proposal development, and AI knowledge management workflows for clients from small businesses to Fortune 500 firms, supporting national security and growth.

IndustrySaaS
Team Size11-50
WorkspaceHybrid
StageSeed
Founded2023
Location
Washington, DC, USA
Investor
Unusual Ventures
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