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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for director federal engineering in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectDirector Federal EngineeringFederal Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, often with management experienceBachelor's or higher in engineering or related field, with technical certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees teams, manages projects, strategic planningDesigns, develops, and tests federal systems, technical implementation
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, defense contractors, large tech firmsDefense contractors, government agencies, aerospace firms
Search & Comparison IntentLeadership, management, strategic roles in federal engineeringTechnical, engineering design, system implementation roles

The main difference is that the Director Federal Engineering focuses on leadership, strategy, and managing engineering teams, while the Federal Systems Engineer is more hands-on, involved in designing and implementing federal systems. Both roles require technical expertise, but the director position emphasizes management and oversight.

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Infographic showing various Director Federal Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $194,709 per year, or $93.6 per hour.

Senior Director, Federal Sales

Sparks Group

Vienna, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Summary/Company: 

Sparks Group has partnered with an innovative technology organization supporting the U.S. Federal Government to identify a Senior Director, U.S. Federal Sales. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an accomplished Federal sales executive who excels in both leading high-performing teams and personally driving strategic business development efforts.

This is a true player-coach role, responsible for developing and mentoring a team of Federal sales professionals while maintaining ownership of a personal sales quota and closing complex opportunities. The ideal candidate has a proven track record selling technology, data, analytics, or mission-focused solutions into Federal agencies and possesses strong executive-level relationships across the Defense, Intelligence, and National Security communities.


Responsibilities:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Federal sales professionals to achieve revenue growth and business objectives.
  • Maintain ownership of a personal sales quota by identifying, pursuing, and closing strategic Federal opportunities.
  • Develop and execute Federal sales strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities while ensuring accurate forecasting and pipeline visibility.
  • Drive sales discipline, accountability, and best practices across the team.
  • Mentor sales professionals through opportunity strategy, customer engagement, and professional development.
  • Establish and enforce qualification standards throughout the sales process.
  • Develop executive-level relationships with key stakeholders across Federal agencies, prime contractors, and partner organizations.
  • Partner with executive leadership to support strategic pursuits and long-term growth initiatives.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, finance, contracts, and program teams to align customer requirements with organizational capabilities.
  • Represent the organization during executive briefings, customer meetings, industry conferences, and strategic planning sessions.
  • Support recruiting efforts and help scale the Federal sales organization as the business continues to grow.

Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 8+ years of Federal sales experience with a demonstrated history of personally owning and closing complex technology opportunities.
  • Proven leadership experience managing, mentoring, and developing successful Federal sales teams.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
  • Strong understanding of the Federal acquisition process and government contracting vehicles, including IDIQs, OTAs, GSA Schedules, SEWP, and related procurement methods.
  • Demonstrated success selling technology, SaaS, data analytics, geospatial, intelligence, aerospace, defense, RF, SIGINT, GEOINT, or mission-focused solutions to Federal customers.
  • Experience maintaining personal sales quotas while leading a sales organization.
  • Strong executive presence with outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with significant autonomy.
  • Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to develop customer solutions and drive successful outcomes.

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This job is In-Person.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.