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VP of Sales, Federal and A&D

Interos

Interos

Sales & Business Development
Remote
USD 225k-250k / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 22, 2026
Position: VP of Sales, Federal and A&D
Location: Remote
Job Id: 344
# of Openings: 1

Role: VP of Sales, Federal and A&D

About interos.ai: interos.ai is defining the category of supply chain risk intelligence, building the world’s most trusted and transparent supply chains. Our pioneering platform automates the discovery and continuous monitoring of supply chain risk across every tier — enabling faster, data-driven threat mitigation and resilience at global scale.
As the first and only automated supplier intelligence platform, interos.ai gives organizations real-time visibility into extended supply chains to protect against regulatory risk, unethical labor, cyber threats, and systemic vulnerabilities under a single pane of glass.
With customers spanning the commercial, government, and public sectors — including Global Fortune 500 companies and members of the Five Eyes nations — interos.ai offers a rare opportunity to help shape an early, fast-growing market that’s transforming global security and economic resilience.

About the role: interos.ai is seeking an experienced VP of Sales, Federal and A&D to lead its Federal and Aerospace & Defense sales organization during a pivotal period of expansion. This position suits a seasoned sales professional who has led high-performing public sector or A&D sales teams and is prepared to take on greater responsibility, shaping both strategic direction and operational execution. As VP of Sales, Federal and A&D, you will lead a team focused on Federal and A&D market penetration while remaining closely engaged in AE coaching, deal strategy, pipeline development, and executive-level customer conversations. You’ll partner closely with company leadership to refine go-to-market approach, strengthen sales discipline, and build a repeatable, scalable revenue engine across mission-critical and national security–driven markets. This is a highly visible role with real impact — suited for a leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys coaching teams through complex sales cycles, and is motivated by the opportunity to help shape the next phase of company growth.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead and manage the Federal and A&D sales organization, owning revenue performance, quota attainment, pipeline health, and forecasting accuracy
  • Develop detailed account strategies across targeted Federal agencies, defense organizations, and critical infrastructure entities
  • Cultivate strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders, procurement officials, and Federal mission owners
  • Engage actively in opportunities, supporting deal strategy, proposal development, competitive positioning, pricing, and complex negotiation
  • Drive strategic pursuit of net-new opportunities across DoD, IC, Civilian, and A&D markets
  • Operationalize modern enterprise sales methodologies inside Federal environments, including structured qualification, discovery, and close planning
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Solutions Consulting, Product, and Customer Success to align GTM execution and mission outcomes
  • Recruit, develop, and motivate high-performing public sector sellers as the business scales
  • Serve as a senior Federal sales voice internally, bringing market intelligence, evolving Federal requirements, and competitive insights to leadership discussions
  • Represent Interos in Federal market conversations, including industry forums, defense events, and mission-oriented working groups
What You Will Bring:
  • 10+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience with 5+ years leading Federal or A&D sales teams
  • Proven track record of quota attainment through long-cycle, complex, and multi-stakeholder sales processes
  • Experience selling into DoD, IC, and Civilian agencies with credibility engaging senior decision-makers and mission owners
  • Ability to coach sellers on deal strategy, objection handling, competitive positioning, and structured qualification frameworks
  • Strong operational rigor across forecasting, pipeline discipline, CRM hygiene, and performance management
  • Comfort operating in an evolving, fast-paced environment with high strategic and tactical expectations
  • Strong executive presence with highly developed communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
  • Domain knowledge of SaaS, cyber, risk, supply chain, or enterprise data platforms
  • Embodies a hungry, humble, and smart mindset; always learning, collaborating, and executing
What We Offer
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus 10 paid holidays.
  • Career growth opportunities and the opportunity to help shape an early, fast-growing market.
  • Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs.
  • A flexible, remote-first work environment that empowers you to perform at your best, wherever you are.
  • An incredible culture built on trust, accountability, and collaboration across time zones and teams.
Compensation
Base Salary Range: $225,000–$250,000 USD, depending on experience and location.
Variable Compensation: Commission plan
Equity: Stock options included as part of the total compensation package.

We believe in rewarding great work with competitive, transparent compensation. Final offer will be based on skills, experience, and geographic location.

Work Environment, Location and Travel
This is a remote-first role open to candidates legally authorized to work in the United States. This position requires frequent travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer
interos.ai is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Accessibility and Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please contact us at hr@interos.ai

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