Remote Partner Alliance Manager Federal (Remote Washington DC)

About the role

Spacelift is the infrastructure orchestration platform built for the modern software era, managing the full lifecycle for both traditional IaC and AI-accelerated infrastructure. It integrates with Terraform, OpenTofu, CloudFormation, Pulumi, and Ansible in a single governed workflow so you deliver secure, compliant infrastructure at scale. Developer self-service, Golden Paths with guardrails, an OPA policy engine, and drift detection accelerate developer velocity while maintaining control. Spacelift Intelligence adds AI-powered provisioning and diagnostics across traditional and AI-driven workflows. Spacelift was founded in 2020 by long-time DevOps practitioner Marcin Wyszynski and successful entrepreneur Pawel Hytry and has raised $82.3M in funding over four rounds from top venture capital firms, including Insight Partners, Blossom Capital, Hoxton Ventures, Inovo Venture partners and Five Elms Capital. About the Role We are seeking a Partner Alliance Manager to build, manage, and scale strategic partnerships with a focus on the U.S. Federal Government ecosystem. This role will be responsible for developing and executing partner strategies with systems integrators, resellers, and distributors that drive pipeline growth, accelerate federal adoption, and support mission-critical outcomes for both commercial and government customers. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in federal partner programs, understands government acquisition and contracting vehicles, and can work cross-functionally with sales, capture, product, and marketing teams. Key Responsibilities: Partner Strategy MBA or equivalent experience preferred Active or previous U.S. Government Security Clearance is a plus Success Metrics Partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline growth Revenue contribution through federal partners Number and quality of active, enabled partners Joint solutions and GTM initiatives launched Partner satisfaction and executive alignment Why Spacelift? Innovative Culture : Join a team shaping cloud infrastructure management’s future. Growth Opportunities : Be a key player in driving Spacelift’s business and AWS partnership to new heights. Work-Life Balance : Flexible work environment, with remote-first options and competitive compensation packages. Collaborative Team : Work with passionate, talented people committed to driving success for our customers and partners. What we offer Competitive salary and equity package Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and any dependents 401k Pension Plan 26 days of paid time off annually + local bank holidays Flexible working hours and a healthy 40-hour workweek Learning