OpenTeams is a fun-loving gaggle of over-achievers pioneering the AI revolution by providing AI and machine learning as open source products to the world’s top enterprises. We empower enterprises with fully customizable AI solutions while ensuring ownership of proprietary data, codebases and insights. At OpenTeams, we deliver all the traditional services of a SaaS company—installation, customization, support, and ongoing improvements—while staying true to the open source ethos.
We value freedom, trust, teamwork, accountability, quality, and limitless human potential. We dedicate 3% of our profits to the open source community. If you value David vs Goliath situations, we’re the place for you.
Location: Reston, Virginia
US Citizenship Required
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Federal Account Manager with deep expertise in VAR and MSP partnerships within the federal ecosystem. This individual will be responsible for driving revenue growth through strategic alliances, managing key federal accounts, and expanding our presence across government agencies via our channel partners. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in federal sales, strong relationships within the reseller and MSP community, and a deep understanding of government procurement processes. Experience in open-source technologies and their role in government IT modernization is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a federal account strategy to drive revenue growth through VARs and MSPs.
- Identify, recruit, and enable strategic VAR and MSP partners to enhance AI and open-source adoption within federal agencies.
- Manage relationships with federal customers, ensuring successful adoption and expansion of AI and open-source solutions.
- Navigate complex procurement cycles, leveraging GSA schedules, OTAs, and other contract vehicles.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including sales engineering, marketing, and legal, to drive go-to-market strategies.
- Monitor and report on federal market trends, competitor activity, and partner performance.
- Drive pipeline growth and meet/exceed revenue targets through effective account management.
- Ensure compliance with all federal contracting requirements and regulations.
- Manage and be the main point of contact for VARs as they engage in contract capture, RFP responses, and dedicated campaigns.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 5+ years channel and/or direct selling experience selling SaaS solutions and services to the Federal marketplace.
- Relevant software industry experience in Software AI systems, enterprise, or infrastructure management; preferably SaaS expertise.
- Deep understanding of the Federal contract vehicle landscape.
- Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing environment.
- Able to work independently and remotely from other members of your team and corporate.
- Proven experience working with VARs, MSPs, and government integrators.
- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition vehicles, such as GSA, SEWP, CIO-SP, and OTAs.
- Established relationships within the federal reseller and MSP ecosystem.
- Understanding of AI, open-source software, and emerging technologies in government applications.
- Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding federal sales targets.
- Ability to travel as required for federal and partner engagements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies.
- Technical background or familiarity with AI-driven and open-source solutions.
- Active security clearance (or ability to obtain one).
If you’re a results-driven Federal Account Manager with a passion for AI, open-source technologies, and deep expertise in VAR/MSP partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.
AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and we’re leading the charge with open source innovation. At OpenTeams, you won’t just be another cog in the machine—you’ll be part of a passionate, remote-first team pioneering the future of AI.
We believe in building AI differently: with transparency, collaboration, and a commitment to empowering businesses with complete control over their data, code, and insights. Our team thrives on solving real-world challenges, crafting ethical AI, and contributing to the open source projects driving the AI revolution.
Join us in shaping the future of AI.
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What We Do
OpenTeams is at the forefront of open source support, offering a wide range of practice areas led by a network of Open Source Architects. With over 680 open source technologies, our team provides comprehensive services including strategy and consulting, custom development, integration, migration, and 24/7 support. Our practice areas cover various domains, such as Machine Learning Operations, Cloud Optimization, Data Science and Engineering, SaaS and Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, PyTorch Hardware Optimization, PyTorch Artificial Intelligence System Building, and High-Performance Systems. Each solution is staffed by experienced professionals who assist businesses in addressing specific challenges and leveraging open source technologies to achieve their goals. OpenTeams is dedicated to helping clients build better software with reliable open source support.
