Global Vice President, Public Sector and Federal Business

Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability.

Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at

What You'll Do

Core Weave is seeking a transformational and visionary Global Vice President of Public Sector and Federal Business to lead our worldwide public sector strategy and revenue growth. This executive will serve as a key member of the Core Weave organization, responsible for building, scaling, and leading all public sector businesses globally, including Federal (Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence), State and Local Government, and Education (SLED) markets.

This is a critical leadership role at a pivotal moment for Artificial Intelligence and for Core Weave, as government entities worldwide accelerate their adoption of AI infrastructure and advanced computing capabilities. It is an opportunity to build the Public Sector Business from the ground up, leveraging your deep expertise and knowledge of AI, Cloud, and Public Sector. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational business leader with deep public sector knowledge, a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth in cloud and AI technology, and the strategic vision to position Core Weave as the essential AI cloud partner for governments and public institutions globally.

This role reports directly to the Chief Revenue Officer and will be instrumental in shaping Core Weave's public sector go-to-market strategy, building world-class teams, establishing key relationships with government entities and partners, and driving transformational growth in one of the most strategic and high-potential market segments for the company.

About the role

* Define and execute Core Weave's global public sector strategy, establishing Core Weave as the AI cloud leader for government, defense, intelligence, education, and public institutions worldwide

* Develop and articulate a compelling vision for how Core Weave's AI infrastructure will transform public sector operations, research, defense capabilities, and citizen services

* Build comprehensive go-to-market strategies and plans for Federal (Civilian, Defense, Intelligence), State & Local Government, and Education segments globally

* Partner with executive leadership to align public sector initiatives with overall company strategy and growth objectives

* Serve as Core Weave's primary public sector evangelist, representing the company at industry events, government forums, and with key stakeholders

* Recruit, develop, and lead a world-class global public sector sales organization, including regional sales leaders, account executives, solutions architects, and sales operations professionals

* Lead Cross-functional Public Sector initiatives at the company, including coordination and collaboration with Engineering, Product, and all departmental functions.

* Lead partnerships with external stakeholders and full lifecycle GTM, plus strategy for security clearances, ecosystem engagement, and the unique demands of implementation and support.

* Create scalable, repeatable sales processes and programs to drive efficiency and predictable revenue growth

* Establish key performance metrics and rigorously manage team performance against goals

* Partner with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure Core Weave's offerings meet stringent public sector requirements (FedRAMP, IL5, ITAR, and equivalent international certifications) while providing market intelligence and customer feedback to inform product roadmap and feature prioritization

* Collaborate with marketing to develop public sector-specific messaging, content, and campaigns

* Partner with legal, compliance, and security teams to navigate complex government procurement processes and regulatory requirements

* Engage with government affairs and policy teams to stay ahead of regulatory changes and funding opportunities

Who You Are

* Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in technology business leadership, with at least 10 years focused on public sector markets

* Demonstrable success selling cloud, AI/ML, or advanced technology solutions to government entities

* Deep understanding of Federal (Civilian, Defense, Intelligence), State & Local, and Education procurement processes, funding mechanisms, and decision-making structures

* Proven track record of securing large, strategic contracts ($10M ARR) with government agencies

* Intimate knowledge of key policy imperatives, compliance requirements (FedRAMP, FISMA, IL5, ITAR), and procurement vehicles (GSA Schedule, GWACs, IDIQs)

* Exceptional executive presence with ability to engage effectively with C-level government…