Account Manager - Government Services

Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry’s most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.

What work will you perform?

The Account Manager for Government Services is a highly analytical and mission-focused transportation professional who supports and expands transportation opportunities with government-direct and defense/aerospace industry customers. This role is responsible for evaluating customer transportation data, identifying trends, and delivering actionable insights that drive load count and revenue growth.

The ideal candidate is a problem solver who will collaborate across internal teams and external stakeholders to develop data-driven recommendations, present findings, and support complex transportation operations through analysis and on-site project management. This position plays a critical role in optimizing profit and loss, strengthening customer relationships, and aligning operational capabilities with government, contractor and vendor logistics requirements. The successful candidate holds a current secret security clearance or is a US Citizen who can pass a government background check to obtain a secret security clearance. This position requires travel.

Essential Responsibilities

• Analyze customer data to include transportation spend, shipping trends, and determine how the company can increase transportation opportunities with shippers
• Generate, analyze and evaluate customer-required reports.
• Build presentations and reports, and present relevant customer information
• Provide courses of action for pursuing and exploiting transportation opportunities
• Monitor, track and evaluate department spend
• Provide on-site project management for complex transportation operations
• Attend professional seminars, symposiums, and conferences to analyze and exploit transportation opportunities for government vendors and contractors

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of transportation and/or logistics experience

• College degree with an emphasis on business, sales/marketing, or supply chain management
• Two years of experience in transportation and/or logistics
• Prior military service/experience
• 6 months of experience in government logistics and/or transportation

• Ability to pass a government background check and hold a secret security clearance
• Knowledge of the government’s logistics infrastructure and how the government awards shipping opportunities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate analyzed data and provide data interpretation
• Proficient abilities in computer software (such as Microsoft Office) and programs that run and analyze data
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time

Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.

Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.

If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!

Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to [email protected].

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