RegScale

RegScale

Federal Sales Director - Aerospace & Defense

Remote; Tysons, Virginia, United States · Director

No sponsorship$171k-$800kDetected 26 days ago
CybersecuritySalesPipeline ManagementForecastingProcurementLeadership

About the role

  • We help organizations break out of the slow and expensive realities that plague legacy GRC tools by bridging security, risk, and compliance through controls lifecycle management.
  • Position: Do you have experience selling into Aerospace & Defense contractors?

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision-makers, including CISOs, ISSOs, Compliance Officers, and procurement officials.
  • Represent RegScale at A&D industry events, conferences, and briefings to drive brand awareness and market positioning
  • Partnership Ecosystem Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Aerospace & Defense partner ecosystem, including prime contractors, systems integrators, and technology partners.
  • Proven ability to develop and leverage strategic partnerships to deliver differentiated solutions, expand market reach, and support customer mission objectives
  • Ability to create and execute an A&D GTM strategy while rolling up your sleeves to drive pipeline and close deals

Requirements

  • Do you have experience selling into Aerospace & Defense contractors?
  • This is a high-impact, strategic role requiring a mix of A&D sales expertise and hands-on execution.
  • 10+ years of SaaS / Enterprise Software Sales experience, with at least 5+ years focused on selling into Aerospace & Defense or the broader Defense Industrial Base
  • Strong understanding of CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, ITAR, CUI handling requirements, and other A&D cybersecurity and compliance frameworks
  • Proven track record of closing multi-million dollar A&D contracts and maintaining strong pipeline coverage
  • Existing network of A&D security, compliance, and IT contacts across prime contractors, subcontractors, and DIB organizations

Nice to have

  • Demonstrates strong executive presence with a proven track record of delivering results
  • Demonstrated success in a fast-growing SaaS startup environment is a plus
  • Willingness to travel as needed for A&D customer engagements and industry events
  • Ability to obtain or currently hold a security clearance is a plus

Skills

  • By leveraging CCM, organizations experience massive process improvements like 90% faster certification times, and 60% less audit prep time.

Compensation

  • We recognize that sales is critical to our company's success and have created a generous compensation package, including a competitive OTE with significant stock options to recruit exceptional talent committed to customer success.

Company info

  • Own and expand the A&D sales pipeline, identifying and securing new customers, contract vehicles, and long-term partnerships

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizenship and is subject to a background check and unannounced drug testing requirements

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