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RVP, Sales – Splunk Federal Civilian

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Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $404,800 - $511,500 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise software sales teams within the U.S. Federal market, with a strong focus on establishing Go-To-Market strategies and cultivating executive relationships. Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar revenue targets and develop integrated campaigns across Federal agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Enterprise Software Sales LeadershipFederal Market ExperienceRevenue ForecastingCybersecurity KnowledgeGo-To-Market Strategy Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudCyber SecurityGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead first-line sales managers and enterprise account executives responsible for U.S. Federal Civilian agencies
  • Establish Go-To-Market execution strategies
  • Cultivate executive customer relationships with SES leaders and agency CIOs/CISOs
  • Build integrated campaigns with strategic System Integrators and channel partners
  • Maintain rigorous revenue forecasting across the Federal Civilian territory
  • Mentor and manage first-line sales leaders and quota-carrying account teams
  • Establish performance standards, support professional growth, and build high-retention sales teams
  • Own and deliver multi-million dollar annual software license, SaaS, and recurring revenue targets
  • Establish account segmentation, territory models, and multi-year growth strategies across Federal Healthcare and Sciences Agencies
  • Maintain disciplined pipeline development and accurate quarterly and annual revenue forecasting
  • Partner with Marketing, GSIs, Federal VARs, Capture/BD, and Customer Success teams
  • Engage agency CIOs, CISOs, CDOs, and procurement leaders on TCO, mission resilience, and architectural differentiation
  • Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Professional Services, Product Management, Legal, and Cisco core account teams to deliver integrated enterprise solutions and customer outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 5 years of experience leading quota-carrying enterprise software sales teams in the U.S. Federal market
  • Minimum 3 years of direct experience as a second-line sales leader managing first-line sales managers
  • Documented track record of meeting or exceeding multi-million dollar annual sales quotas as a sales leader in the Federal sector
  • Ability to travel up to 30%
  • Direct leadership experience managing teams covering major Federal Civilian departments preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity (SIEM/SOAR), cloud observability, IT infrastructure management, zero trust architectures, and AI-driven data analytics preferred
  • Experience driving joint GTM and prime contractor teaming strategies with Tier-1 Federal System Integrators preferred
  • Ability to execute cross-functional territory campaigns across networking, security, and specialized software business units preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
  • 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
  • Paid birthday day off
  • Paid year-end holiday shutdown
  • 4 paid days off for personal wellness
  • Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
  • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
  • Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
  • Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
  • Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
  • Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

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Hard Skills
Quota-Carrying Sales ManagementRevenue Target AchievementAccount SegmentationPipeline DevelopmentSales Quota ExceedingCross-Functional Campaign ExecutionZero Trust ArchitecturesAI-Driven Data AnalyticsCloud ObservabilityIT Infrastructure Management
Soft Skills
MentoringRelationship BuildingTeam ManagementStrategic CollaborationPerformance Standards Establishment
Tools & Technologies
SaaSSIEMSOARIntegrated Enterprise SolutionsCustomer Success Platforms
Industry Keywords
Federal Civilian AgenciesSystem IntegratorsChannel PartnersFederal HealthcareFederal Sciences