Client Executive - US Army

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The Client Executive, U.S. Army is a senior strategic role designed for a proven enterprise technology leader with deep Army DNA. This is not a field sales position. This is the person who owns the Army account strategy from the top—working alongside the Regional VP and a high-performing support ecosystem of capture, solutions consulting, and architects to orchestrate deals and grow Appian’s footprint across the full spectrum of the Army enterprise. Our Army business just reached a landmark $500M Army Enterprise Agreement. We are doubling down—and we need an elite operator who can lead this next phase of growth. To be successful in this role, you need: Army Domain Mastery: A deep, current understanding of Army organizational structure, acquisition processes, and the political dynamics driving modernization. A Trusted Advisor: The ability to build and sustain trusted, peer-level relationships with senior Army stakeholders, including SES, Flag Officers, and Secretary-level officials. Complex Deal Orchestration: Experience navigating large, multi-year pursuits ($8-figure+) from early shaping through award, leveraging internal resources and partner ecosystems. Acquisition Fluency: Command of DoD acquisition vehicles such as OTAs, GWACs, IDIQs, and Enterprise Agreements (EAs). Strategic Leadership: The ability to lead without authority, orchestrating a matrixed support team (capture, technical, proposal) toward a unified winning strategy. Market Intelligence: To actively seek out industry trends and Army mission requirements to position Appian against competitors and shape thought leadership. Basic Qualifications: 10+ years of direct selling experience or operating as a senior civilian embedded within Army program offices, PAEs, or HQ DA. Demonstrated history of closing and expanding 8-figure+ enterprise software agreements with the DoD. Strong job tenure: A history of displaying loyalty and perseverance through long, stable job tenure and a positive career trajectory. Security Clearance: Active security clearance is required for this role. Prior military service (Army, ideally at the field grade or senior NCO level) is strongly preferred. Bachelors Degree in a relevant field #LI-MB1 Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. 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