Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.
About the Role:
As an Enterprise Account Manager (EAM) supporting the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and IC/SOCOM accounts at Skydio, you will drive strategic growth and mission adoption of Skydio solutions across maritime, expeditionary, and special operations communities. You will lead account strategy, identify and mature opportunities, and build trusted relationships across operational commands, program offices, and acquisition organizations.
You will navigate complex defense and intelligence community structures — from fleet and MEF-level operators to PAEs, SYSCOMs, SOCOM components, and IC mission directorates — to deliver operational value and scalable deployments. This is a unique opportunity to shape Skydio’s footprint across maritime, expeditionary, and special mission environments
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Own and execute the account strategy for Navy, Marine Corps, and IC/SOCOM portfolios, driving land-and-expand growth across operational and acquisition stakeholders
- Identify, qualify, and mature opportunities from pre-solicitation through award and post-award expansion
- Develop multi-year account plans outlining target commands, funding pathways (O&M, RDT&E, procurement), transition strategies, and competitive positioning
- Build and manage a qualified pipeline to meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets
- Engage fleet operators, Marine expeditionary units, special operations components, intelligence mission owners, and acquisition professionals to align Skydio capabilities to mission needs
- Navigate diverse acquisition pathways including Programs of Record, OTAs, IDIQs, SBIR transitions, SOCOM-specific contracting authorities, and IC procurement channels
- Maintain working knowledge of Navy and USMC UAS programs, maritime and expeditionary doctrine, SOCOM capability priorities, and IC mission requirements
- Coordinate with Sales Operations, Capture, Contracts, and Customer Success to ensure successful contract execution, delivery timelines, and fielding plans
- Support demonstrations, shipboard/expeditionary evaluations, special mission pilots, and operational exercises in partnership with Customer Success
- Gather and share competitive intelligence related to maritime, tactical ISR, and special mission UAS competitors
- Provide structured feedback to Product Management on maritime hardening, expeditionary durability, ISR integration, security requirements, and other mission-driven capability gaps
What Makes You a Good Fit:
- 8+ years of successful enterprise hardware, software, or SaaS sales experience, with strong preference for Navy, Marine Corps, SOCOM, or IC-focused federal sales
- Demonstrated success closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals within DoD and/or the Intelligence Community
- Deep understanding of Navy (PEO U&W, NAVAIR, NAVWAR, NAVSEA), Marine Corps (CD&I, MARCORSYSCOM, MEF structure), SOCOM (USSOCOM HQ and component commands), and/or IC organizational structures
- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition processes, including SOCOM and IC-specific contracting authorities
- Experience transitioning RDT&E, experimentation, or innovation unit projects into enduring programs
- Familiarity with maritime operations, expeditionary warfare, tactical ISR, and/or special operations mission sets
- Prior Navy, Marine Corps, SOF, or IC service and/or hands-on sUAS operational experience strongly preferred
- Experience using Salesforce, Google Suite, BGov, and GovWin
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The on-target-earnings (OTE) range for this position is $300,000 - $360,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
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