Account Manager, Ocean Mapping
Saildrone · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted 21 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Saildrone's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Saildrone's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Saildrone
- high 18 stale, 4 reposted of 26 open
- Hiring momentum
- 33 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Saildrone's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Saildrone.
About this role
The Account Manager, Ocean Mapping at Saildrone will focus on business development and managing relationships with key U.S. government clients, particularly the US Navy and NOAA. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, tracking government mapping requirements, leading bid development, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure operational feasibility and timely data delivery.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Saildrone as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of experience in account management, technical sales, business development, or program management within the government contracting, marine survey, or geospatial industries
- Solid understanding of USG mapping operations and the hydrography market
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-year government relationships
- Strong foundational knowledge of marine survey technologies, such as multibeam echosounders (MBES) and autonomous unmanned maritime systems (USVs/AUVs)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and self-motivated
Nice to have
- An active professional network within NAVO, NOAA, or the broader USG oceanographic community
- Familiarity with USG contracting vehicles, FAR/DFARS, OTA’s and the federal procurement process
What you get
- Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants are a core part of our compensation
- Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Investment in Your Growth: Annual professional development reimbursement program
- Relocation Support: Assistance for eligible roles
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role requires travel up to 25% of the time
- The salary range is provided but may vary based on skills and experience
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Listed by Saildrone on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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