Customer Success Manager — Department of War

Exiger
McLean, VA
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with experience in government contracting and supply chain risk management working in high-stakes, mission-critical environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6–10 years of experience in government programs and a track record in complex customer environments
    — “6–10 years of experience in Customer Success, Account Management, Consulting, or related roles”
  • Individuals who can act as a bridge between mission owners and technical teams through strong relationship-building
    — “Serve as a primary point of contact for customer stakeholders and program teams”
  • Professionals with a background in SaaS or analytics platforms who can translate technical insights into business outcomes
    — “Experience with SaaS, data platforms, or analytics-driven solutions”

Things to consider

  • This role demands a high level of accountability and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
    — “Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities”
  • The position requires a deep understanding of supply chain risk and government compliance frameworks
    — “Stay informed on Department of War priorities, compliance requirements, and risk trends”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing mission-critical programs and delivering measurable outcomes for government clients
    — “Our Government business continues to grow rapidly, and Customer Success is central to delivering consistent, measurable value across Department of War programs.”
  • Emphasize your ability to translate customer needs into actionable steps for internal teams
    — “Translate customer needs into actionable next steps for internal teams”
  • Showcase your fluency in supply chain risk and government contracting through relevant examples or certifications
    — “Familiarity with supply chain risk, compliance, or government contracting”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • driven customer success
  • managed customer renewals
Typical background
customer successaccount managementgovernment contracts

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer SuccessAccount ManagementProject ManagementTeam Leadership

Preferred

Government ContractsDefense Industry

Stack & domain

Customer SuccessGovernmentSupply Chain

About the role

Original posting from Exiger

Who We Are:

Exiger is the AI partner for supply chain and procurement automation. Its centralized 1EXIGER.AI platform allows organizations to manage their entire operating network, from parts to suppliers, regulators, and customers, through an autonomous agentic workforce that learns, adapts, and augments with every decision. The AI-native platform, combined with the largest supply chain knowledge asset, empowers 550+ global customers, including 150 Fortune 500 and 80+ government and defense industrial organizations, to act first. Exiger is FedRAMP® authorized and a 2x Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management.

Associate Director, Customer Success — Government (Department of War)

Location: McLean, VA

Work Environment: Hybrid

Role Summary:

Exiger partners with U.S. government customers operating in high-stakes environments where operational execution, risk visibility, and mission outcomes matter. Our Government business continues to grow rapidly, and Customer Success is central to delivering consistent, measurable value across Department of War programs.

We are hiring an Associate Director, Customer Success, reporting to the SVP of Government Customer Success, to support a portfolio of Department of War customers. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for driving day-to-day customer outcomes, adoption, and program success.

You will operate as a high-accountability individual contributor, owning the health and performance of your accounts while partnering closely with internal teams to deliver against mission requirements.

What You’ll Do:

Customer Execution & Delivery

Own day-to-day execution across a portfolio of Department of War customer engagements

Ensure successful onboarding, adoption, and ongoing use of Exiger’s platform

Drive follow-through on customer commitments, action items, and deliverables

Identify and resolve risks to customer success early, escalating when needed

Support program execution by coordinating across Delivery, Product, and Analytics teams

Customer Partnership

Serve as a primary point of contact for customer stakeholders and program teams

Build strong working relationships with mission owners, analysts, and technical users

Support customer meetings, status updates, and business reviews with clear, data-driven insights

Translate customer needs into actionable next steps for internal teams

Renewals & Account Health

Support renewals and retention across assigned accounts

Track account health, usage, and engagement to identify risks and opportunities

Partner with Sales on expansion opportunities and account planning

Maintain accurate account data, renewal timelines, and forecasting inputs

Operational Support & Process Execution

Follow and contribute to Customer Success playbooks and engagement models

Track KPIs related to adoption, usage, and customer outcomes

Document customer feedback and recurring issues to improve processes

Support internal reporting, account reviews, and operational cadences

Platform & Domain Fluency

Develop working knowledge of Exiger’s platform, data, and supply chain risk use cases

Support customers in applying the platform to real-world mission challenges

Stay informed on Department of War priorities, compliance requirements, and risk trends

What You Need:

Required

6–10 years of experience in Customer Success, Account Management, Consulting, or related roles

Experience supporting Department of War customers

Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships and drive execution in complex environments

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Clear communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts

Preferred

Experience with SaaS, data platforms, or analytics-driven solutions

Familiarity with supply chain risk, compliance, or government contracting

Experience supporting renewals or revenue retention

Bachelor’s degree required

Why Exiger:

Exiger is transforming how governments identify and manage supply chain and software risk. In this role, you will work on mission-critical programs and help deliver real outcomes for government customers.

Why You’ll Love Working at Exiger:

High-performance culture focused on accountability and teamwork

Discretionary Time Off (no maximum)

Industry-leading health, vision, and dental benefits

Competitive compensation

16 weeks fully paid parental leave

Flexible hybrid work environment

Wellness stipends and programming

Career development and education reimbursement

#Li-Hybrid

Exiger is named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management, twice selected as one of Fast Company's 'Brands That Matter,' and recipient of the Third Party Risk Association's Innovator Award, Exiger's technology has been recognized by leading analyst evaluations and 50+ awards. Learn more at Exiger.com and follow Exiger on LinkedIn.

At Exiger, our values define how we work and why we lead. We are mission-inspired, imagination-driven, trust-anchored, and compassion-focused—committed to building technology that makes the world safer, more transparent, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Exiger’s hybrid work policy is periodically reviewed and adjusted to align with evolving business needs.

Source: Exiger careers

Similar roles

More roles at Exiger