Account Director I - Public Sector

About Lumen

Lumen is the trusted network for AI, transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world. By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what's next.

At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We are looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge of building the future.

About the Role

This is a strategic career opportunity located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. As an Account Director, you will serve as the primary driver for Lumen's full suite of offerings to Federal Civilian Agencies. Your mission is to set and drive account strategies that power your client's mission, leveraging the resources of an extended account team to achieve sales targets.

You will act as a strategic partner, engaging in a consultative sales approach to understand agency mission needs, modernization goals, and strategic priorities. The role involves proactively hunting for net-new business within existing accounts, uncovering whitespace, and building new stakeholder relationships to create opportunities where Lumen currently has a limited or no footprint. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the telecom and IT industry's competitive landscape and the ability to navigate complex government environments.

Hiring Process & Application

Candidates selected for a position will undergo a background screening, which may include checks for criminal records, motor vehicle reports, and drug screening, depending on specific role requirements. Background results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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Equal Opportunity & Culture

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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