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Snowflake

Snowflake

Software Engineering
United States · Remote
Posted on Mar 10, 2025

Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team.

About Snowflake Public Sector:

Snowflake has revolutionized data management by harnessing the power of the public cloud to create the Data Cloud, a global network that empowers organizations across diverse industries, such as healthcare, finance, retail, and technology, to mobilize data with unparalleled scale and performance. The U.S. Public Sector presents a significant growth opportunity, particularly in the national security space. Our Public Sector Group is in the early stages of exploring this market, focusing on empowering federal agencies with cutting-edge data solutions tailored to their missions.

About the Job:

Reporting to the GVP, Solution Engineering , the VP of National Security Strategy and Solutions will define and execute our solutions strategy within the US National Security sector. This role will focus on developing go-to-market strategies, leading special projects, and creating solutions that leverage our existing product portfolio to address national security challenges.

The ideal candidate will serve as a bridge between government operations and our technology, educating government customers on the applicability of our solutions and internal teams on government operations and deployment considerations. This is a unique opportunity to shape our presence in the national security space and directly influence mission-critical outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Craft and Socialize how Snowflake can create unique and durable value for US National Security customers and partners.

  • Design & Implement: Design and implement tailored solutions leveraging our existing capability suite.

  • Develop GTM strategy: Create and drive go-to-market strategies for newly developed National Security Focused Solutions. Identify and drive key partners who can be force multipliers in this space.

  • Lead Projects: Lead special projects focused on mission-critical initiatives in national security.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure sales and solution strategies are informed by product knowledge and drive feedback into product planning based on national security customers’ needs.

  • Be the customer advocate: Train internal teams on government operations, policies, and deployment requirements.

  • Be a Trusted Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to national security customers.

  • Build Relationships: Build and manage relationships with government and industry stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experienced Leader: Extensive leadership experience in the Federal Government, specifically in national security.

  • Technical Expertise: Technical knowledge of data and analytics solutions in a national security context.

  • Public Sector Acumen: Strong understanding of government operations, procurement, and mission priorities.

  • Team Leadership: Successfully builds and leads high-performing, cross-functional teams.

  • Communication: Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Must Have: Confidentiality Clause

Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.

Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.

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