Account Executive, CMMC
On-site Washington D.C. Mid-level Account Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Secureframe. Washington D.C. · $120,000–$220,000 base.
SalaryStated by Secureframe
$120,000 – $220,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAccount Executive
SeniorityMid-level
LocationWashington D.C.
WorkplaceOn-site
Base pay$120,000–$220,000
PostedAug 4, 2025 · 13mo ago
Role brief
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run mid-market and enterprise deals from first contact through close, including opportunities worth $20K, $250K+ ARR
- Reach DoD contractors through cold outreach, referrals, LinkedIn, and defense-industry events
- Show how the platform supports DFARS, NIST, and CMMC compliance during tailored product demonstrations
- Maintain Salesforce forecasts and coordinate with Sales Engineering, Marketing, RevOps, and Customer Success
- Feed defense-market insight into product direction, go-to-market messaging, and compliance sales strategy
What you bring
- At least five years selling SaaS or compliance automation in defense or other highly regulated sectors
- An existing CMMC, DFARS, or NIST sales network and pipeline, ideally from A-LIGN, Schellman, or a comparable firm
- A record of closing mid-market or enterprise deals around $30K, $250K ARR within three-to-six-month cycles
- Hands-on Salesforce or equivalent CRM experience for managing pipeline and forecasting
- Strong consultative selling, technical presentation, and compliance automation demonstration skills
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you already sell into defense or regulated organizations and can bring relevant CMMC relationships and pipeline. The job is based in Washington, D.C., with onsite work; office-based employees currently spend about 30% of their time in the office. It fits an account executive comfortable with changing products and customer needs in a fast-growing startup environment.
From the employer
At Secureframe, we are not just a company; we are at the forefront of revolutionizing cybersecurity compliance. Recognized as one of the industry's most innovative and trusted providers, Secureframe has consistently received accolades for our advanced technology solutions and commitment to excellence. With a robust portfolio of products that safeguard thousands of businesses worldwide, we have been featured in major publications such as Forbes’ next billion dollar startups, TechCrunch, and The Wall Street Journal for our transformative impact on the way companies achieve and maintain compliance standards.
As we continue to grow, our mission remains clear: to provide seamless, secure solutions that enable businesses to focus on what they do best. Joining Secureframe means becoming part of a team dedicated to professional excellence and continuous learning in an environment that values creativity and forward-thinking.
Secureframe is backed by top VCs including Kleiner Perkins, Accomplice, Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI Fund), BoxGroup, Village Global, and many more.
About the role As an Account Executive at Secureframe, you will leverage your established network, ideally built at compliance firms, to drive new revenue by positioning Secureframe’s compliance automation platform within the DiB. You’ll support rapid adoption of CMMC Level 2, DFARS/NIST 800‑171 compliance, converting existing pipeline and trusted relationships in the defense industrial base. Secureframe provides automated tools that streamline compliance across multiple frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and CMMC 2.0 Secureframe highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Secureframe office), Secureframe considers working in the office, approximately 30% of the time under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.
About the role As an Account Executive at Secureframe, you will leverage your established network, ideally built at compliance firms, to drive new revenue by positioning Secureframe’s compliance automation platform within the DiB. You’ll support rapid adoption of CMMC Level 2, DFARS/NIST 800‑171 compliance, converting existing pipeline and trusted relationships in the defense industrial base. Secureframe provides automated tools that streamline compliance across multiple frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and CMMC 2.0 Secureframe highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Secureframe office), Secureframe considers working in the office, approximately 30% of the time under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependent(s)
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k)
- Paid family leave
- Ground floor opportunity as an early member of the team
What You’ll Do
- Own full sales cycle for mid‑market to enterprise accounts, closing deals in the $20K–$250K+ ARR range, leveraging your existing CMMC pipeline and network.
- Engage contacts developed at A‑LIGN, Schellman, or other compliance consultancies to drive outreach into DoD contractor organizations.
- Prospect and expand within target accounts using a multi-channel approach: cold outreach, referrals, LinkedIn, and defense-industry events.
- Deliver tailored product demos aligned with DFARS/NIST/CMMC compliance needs, showcasing how Secureframe’s platform accelerates readiness and maintains trust
- Manage pipeline forecasting rigorously using Salesforce, collaborating with Sales Engineering, Marketing, RevOps, and Customer Success to drive deals through close
- Provide in-market intelligence and feedback to inform product roadmap, GTM messaging, and compliance-focused sales strategies.
- Position Secureframe as the trusted automation provider for compliance frameworks throughout the defense ecosystem.
Who we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience selling SaaS or compliance automation tools, specifically in the defense or highly regulated sectors.
- Proven track record as an AE at A‑LIGN, Schellman, or similar firms, with an existing network and pipeline engaged in CMMC, DFARS, or NIST compliance sales.
- Experienced in closing mid-market or enterprise deals (~$30K–$250K ARR) within 3–6 month sales cycles.
- Skilled with Salesforce or equivalent CRM tools for pipeline management and forecasting.
- Strong consultative selling, technical presentation, and demo skills—especially around compliance and security automation tools
- Comfortable in fast-growing startup environments and adapting to evolving product capabilities and customer needs.
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