Business Development Representative, Federal
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Draper, UT
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
00922
Department
Lead Generation
Division
Power
Opening Date
07/16/2026
About
For over 25 years, NEOGOV has been at the forefront of public-sector innovation, building technology that helps government and education organizations work smarter, move faster, and better serve their communities.
We are a team of cutting-edge technologists, operators, and problem-solvers with top-tier skills and a shared ambition: to build the most efficient operating model in GovTech. We combine deep public-sector expertise with modern SaaS practices, AI-enabled workflows, and a relentless focus on execution.
At our core, we are a people-first company. We empower our customers to support the public servants they employ, the communities they serve, and the talented teams that bring our platform to life.
Our solutions support the entire employee journey, from hire to retire. By transforming complex HR and compliance workflows into simple, intuitive experiences, we help public-sector organizations reduce friction, improve efficiency, and focus on what matters most: making a difference.
The Opportunity: Break Into the Lucrative World of GovTech Sales!!
Are you looking to transition your sales skills into a high-stakes, high-reward industry? The U.S. Federal Government is the largest buyer of technology in the world. Learning how to navigate this space is a golden ticket for your tech sales career.
As a Federal Business Development Representative, you won't just be dialing a list; you will become a strategic market scout. You will map complex federal agencies, identify key decision-makers, and pave the way for massive enterprise deals.
Based in our high-energy Draper, Utah office, you'll work side-by-side with seasoned Federal Account Executives, giving you front-row mentorship on how multi-million dollar public sector deals are won.
Why Join Us?
Clear Career Trajectory: We view this role as a pipeline for our future Federal Account Executives.
Mentorship Culture: Directly collaborate with senior leaders who have successfully navigated the federal sales landscape for decades.
Collaborative Office Environment: Located in the heart of Utahs Silicon Slopes, our Draper office is designed for high-energy collaboration, continuous learning, and team success.
What You Will Learn (And Why It Makes You Invaluable):
You dont need to be a government expert on day one-we will teach you the ropes. In this role, you will get a masterclass in GovTech sales, including:
How to navigate federal procurement and contract vehicles (the mechanisms the government uses to buy tech).
How to use industry-leading market intelligence platforms to track government spending and find deals before they happen.
How to align technology solutions with major federal IT mandates (like cybersecurity and cloud modernization).
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
What You Will do
Strategic Outreach and Prospecting
Execute a high-volume outbound strategy including at least 50 calls per day and personalized email sequencing aligned to federal territories and specific agency priorities.
Map complex agency ecosystems to uncover decision-makers, influencers, program managers, contracting officers, and technical stakeholders.
Translate technical product capabilities into compelling, mission-aligned value propositions tailored to each agency's goals.
Market Development and Intelligence
Conduct in-depth research on Federal agencies, including missions, budgets, organizational structures, procurement trends, and upcoming RFIs and RFPs.
Identify whitespace opportunities and surface strategic insights that support account planning and territory expansion.
Monitor agency initiatives, legislative drivers, and IT mandates, such as Cloud First, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust, to shape outreach and positioning.
Pipeline Generation and Meeting Excellence
Success in this role is built around booking product demonstrations and ensuring those meetings turn into sales qualified opportunities.
Maintain a 65 percent hold rate for all scheduled demonstrations to ensure the success of the sales funnel.
Set high-quality discovery meetings with Federal Account Executives based on agency-specific needs and qualification standards.
Inbound Lead Qualification and Engagement
Rapidly engage and qualify inbound leads generated through marketing campaigns, trade shows, federal events, and webinars.
Build early-stage relationships with federal contacts, ensuring messaging aligns with mission drivers, mandates, and procurement paths.
Collect and document agency intelligence that strengthens the federal go-to-market strategy.
Sales Discipline and CRM Excellence
Maintain detailed and accurate records of all outreach, conversations, contacts, and account intelligence in Salesforce and sales engagement platforms such as Outreach and Gong.
Provide consistent updates to sales leadership on pipeline impact, market observations, and outreach performance.
Who You Are
U.S. Citizenship: This is required due to federal customer engagement and access considerations.
Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience in Sales Development, Business Development, Market Development, Lead Generation, or full-cycle B2B sales (B2G preferred).
Grit and Resilience: Persistence in navigating long sales cycles and high-volume outreach expectations.
Communication: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to adjust tone and technical depth for IT staff, contracting personnel, and senior government executives (SES).
Intellectual Curiosity: A strong desire to understand the diverse missions and structures of the U.S. Federal Government.
What NEOGOV Offers
Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees effective Day 1
Generous PTO to support work-life balance
401K Matching
12-week Paid Parental Leave
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Company provided lunches and a kitchen fully stocked with snacks and drinks in the Draper office
On-site gym in the Draper office
Inclusive and diverse work environment
NEOGOV does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected military status, or other non-merit factors.
Our hiring process may include Artificial Intelligence (AI) screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.
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Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
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This role requires being in the Draper, Utah office Monday through Friday. Can you confirm that you're fully available to work onsite without restriction?
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How many years experience do you have in Sales Development, Business Development, Market Development or Lead Generation?
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Do you have SaaS (Software as a Service) selling experience?
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Do you have experience selling to government agencies?
Required Question
Employer NEOGOV
Address 2120 Park Place
El Segundo, California, 90245