Public Sector Strategic Account Executive - Federal Civilian

Remote, USRemotePosted February 5, 2026

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Job Description

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

An overview of this role

GitLab is the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform for software innovation. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 40 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100 trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.

This role is a member of our AMER Public Sector Enterprise Team. You'll spearhead GitLab's growth across civilian federal agencies during a transformative time in government technology. Your success will directly influence how Federal Civilian agencies deliver services to citizens through secure, efficient software development. The right candidate will have a positive record of Public Sector Sales experience selling into Federal Civilian agencies along with solid background in the software development lifecycle in areas like CI/CD automation, secure development practices, and infrastructure modernization in a regulated environment.

This role benefits from proximity to the Washington DC area to facilitate regular on-site agency meetings or willingness to travel for on-site agency meetings as needed.

What you'll do

Strategic Account Leader will report to an Area Sales Manager or Regional Director.
Build and execute strategic account plans that align GitLab's platform with agency modernization initiatives
Navigate complex procurement cycles and develop multi-year technology roadmaps with CIOs and technical leaders
Partner with system integrators and resellers to create powerful solutions for government challenges
Act as a primary point of contact and the face of GitLab for our strategic and large prospects.
Take ownership of your book of business
Provide account leadership and direction in the pre- and post-sales process
Conduct sales activities including prospecting and developing opportunities in large/strategic accounts
Ensure the successful rollout and adoption of GitLab products through strong account management activities and coordination with pre-and-post sales engineering and support resources
Be the voice of the customer by contributing product ideas to our public issue tracker
Travel as necessary to accounts in order to develop relationships and close large opportunities
Generate qualified leads and develop new customers in conjunction with our strategic channel partners in exceeding quota.