Public Sector Strategic Account Executive - SLED, Northeast

About the Role

The Public Sector Team focuses on helping U.S. state and local governments and higher education institutions modernize how they build, secure, and operate software using GitLab’s AI-powered DevSecOps platform. You’ll join a distributed group of strategic account leaders, solutions architects, and channel specialists who collaborate asynchronously across time zones to serve complex, regulated customers. We partner closely with system integrators and resellers, align with agency procurement processes, and coordinate with product, marketing, and support teams to deliver secure, compliant solutions. Our current priorities include navigating evolving procurement and compliance requirements, supporting infrastructure modernization and secure development practices, and expanding GitLab’s presence across key public sector accounts. Remote-GlobalHow GitLab will support you

Requirements

Knowledge of the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD automation, secure development practices, and infrastructure modernization Understanding of State procurement vehicles, compliance requirements, and agency buying cycles, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments Consultative sales approach that positions technology as a mission enabler and aligns solutions to public sector modernization initiatives Ability to manage major accounts with a high degree of ownership and control, working under minimal supervision on complex opportunities Skill in collaborating with system integrators, resellers, and internal pre- and post-sales teams to drive successful customer outcomes

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to build consensus across technical and non-technical stakeholders Alignment with GitLab’s values, openness to learning, and readiness to apply transferable skills and diverse experiences to the public sector domain

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off  Team Member Resource Groups Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Growth and Development Fund Parental leave  Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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