Full-Time

Federal Account Manager

Federal

Mattermost

Mattermost

51-200 employees

Secure collaboration platform with customizable workflows

Compensation Overview

$100k - $130k/yr

+ Commission

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Remote

Remote-first organization; US citizens eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Forecasting
Salesforce

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Requirements
  • 3–5+ years of experience in sales, account management, renewal management, or commercial closing roles
  • Proven ability to run multiple sales cycles in parallel
  • Strong discovery, communication, and deal execution skills
  • Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
  • This role may require the candidate to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance in the future; applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance
Responsibilities
  • Lead expansions within existing accounts when scope and complexity allow
  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities through customer engagement and usage insights
  • Partner with AEs on expansions that become larger, more strategic, or more complex
  • Manage inbound expansion requests from existing customers (e.g., incremental license additions)
  • Own renewals requiring active customer engagement, risk mitigation, or expansion discovery
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth, on-time renewals
  • Become a trusted advisor to customers by helping to realize the value of Mattermost and building business cases to support renewals
  • Gain hands-on experience with the Federal buying cycle and procurement considerations
  • Engage with Federal System Integrators (FSIs) and partner-led opportunities
  • Act as a capacity multiplier for Federal AEs
  • Maintain strong CRM hygiene, forecasting accuracy, and deal documentation by owning the renewal & expansion records for all assigned accounts
  • Share insights and learnings to improve territory execution
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience selling into US Federal or regulated environments
  • Exposure to Federal procurement or partner-led sales motions
  • SaaS or enterprise technology sales experience

Mattermost provides a secure, customizable collaboration platform designed for technical teams. It offers real-time messaging, file and code snippet sharing with inline syntax highlighting, and workflow automation, all within a platform that can be fully customized and deployed anywhere to meet strict security and data-control needs. The product integrates with essential developer and IT tools like GitHub, GitLab, and ServiceNow, enabling users to run and automate workflows from a single interface. In addition to an open-source version, Mattermost offers premium features such as built-in identity and access controls, granular admin controls, advanced compliance auditing and reporting, and flexible deployment options. Its goal is to help technical teams collaborate more effectively while maintaining strong security and data governance.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$70.1M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Virtru partnership on July 28, 2026 expands zero-trust file protection for national security.
  • June 2026 Professional Certification broadens partner enablement across APJ and production deployments.
  • Enterprise Advanced launched in 2025, adding AI agents, workflow automation, and hardened controls.

What critics are saying

  • A reported July 2026 layoff cut about 30 employees, roughly 15% of staff.
  • Slack, Microsoft Teams, and ServiceNow remain stronger defaults for enterprise collaboration workflows.
  • If defense budgets slow, Mattermost's specialized vertical bet narrows revenue to mission-critical niches.

What makes Mattermost unique

  • Open-source, self-hosted deployment keeps Mattermost attractive for sovereign and air-gapped buyers.
  • Enterprise Advanced targets multi-domain secure operations with AI, compliance, and quantum-secure messaging.
  • Professional certifications deepen switching costs by training operators across defense and critical infrastructure.

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Benefits

Fully remote work

Office setup fund

Coworking space stipend

Internet and mobile phone reimbursement

401k

Unlimited vacation

Family & friends days

Async weeks

Health benefits

Global and regional team meetups

Open source Fridays

Community hackathons and events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-1%
Associated Press
Jul 28th, 2026
Mattermost and Virtru partner to deliver zero trust data protection for national security operations

Mattermost, an open-source collaboration platform for defence and mission-critical teams, has partnered with Virtru, a data-centric security firm, to deliver Zero Trust Data Format technology for national security operations. The integration enables organisations to apply cryptographic file protection within Mattermost workflows, supporting the Department of War's Zero Trust Strategy and CMMC requirements. When users upload files in Mattermost, they can classify them and apply handling restrictions. Virtru then wraps the file in a ZTDF-protected container, enabling encryption and policy-based access controls that persist as data moves across environments. The architecture aligns with DoD Zero Trust principles and standards recognised by the intelligence community. The integration is available now and will be demonstrated at Black Hat USA and DoDIIS Worldwide Conference in August 2026.

PR Newswire
Jul 21st, 2026
Mattermost launches professional certification for engineers operating mission-critical systems

Mattermost has launched its Professional Certification programme across Asia Pacific and Japan. The credential is designed for engineers who deploy and operate Mattermost in mission-critical environments, including defence, critical infrastructure, financial services, and enterprise operations. The certification validates technical expertise in managing secure communications infrastructure. Engineers can demonstrate their proficiency in deploying Mattermost's platform across sensitive operational settings where reliability and security are paramount. The programme expands Mattermost's support for organisations requiring robust communications systems. By offering professional credentials, the company aims to strengthen the technical capabilities of teams managing its platform in high-stakes environments across the region.