# Enterprise Account Executive - Public Sector at Kong

- Company: Kong
- What the company does: From APIs to AI, Kong is the fabric of modern connectivity. Centralize LLM access, automate API workflows, and secure your digital ecosystem at scale. Backed by Index, NEA and a16z.
- Company website: http://konghq.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Washington D.C., United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $320K to $400K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/kong/5bf50144-fde2-41c4-840c-f9630a8a4b50?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kong-enterprise-account-executive-public-sector/

## About the role

We’re looking for a Federal AE to drive growth across key Civilian agencies - specifically DOE, DOJ, VA, and Department of Commerce . This role is focused on landing new logos, expanding existing relationships, and helping agencies modernize digital services using Kong’s API and AI Gateway. Ideal for someone who understands Civilian priorities like citizen experience (CX), data sharing, Zero Trust, and cloud/AI adoption , and knows how to navigate complex, partner-driven Federal sales cycles. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 7+ years selling into Federal Civilian agencies (ideally DOE, DOJ, VA, Commerce)
- Track record closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals

Tags: All Cost Center

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kong-enterprise-account-executive-public-sector/