Federal Engagement Manager
Role Overview
The Federal Engagement Manager will be responsible for managing and expanding the relationship with VA stakeholders and developing new opportunities in federal healthcare. This senior role requires navigating complex procurement processes and ensuring compliance while coordinating with technical teams for successful project implementation. The hire will significantly impact the rollout of AI solutions across VA medical centers, enhancing clinician efficiency and patient care.
Perks & Benefits
The role offers meaningful equity compensation and unlimited PTO, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Employees benefit from premium health, dental, and vision coverage, alongside a 401(k) plan. The company supports a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the San Francisco office, fostering collaboration while allowing flexibility. The culture emphasizes growth and innovation within the healthcare technology space.
Full Job Description
About Knowtex
Knowtex is building the future of voice AI operating systems for clinicians, transforming how healthcare documentation happens at the point of care. Founded by Stanford AI scientists with deep clinical experience, we're experiencing explosive growth across both commercial health systems and federal healthcare, with our ambient documentation platform scaling rapidly to thousands of clinicians across hundreds of specialties. We're at an inflection point where cutting-edge AI meets real clinical impact, giving clinicians hours back each day to focus on what matters most - their patients.
Position Overview
We're seeking a Federal Engagement Manager to own and expand our VA relationship while developing new federal healthcare opportunities. This role is critical as we scale our VA implementation and navigate complex federal procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end relationship with VA stakeholders across VistA, EHRM, and CDW system teams
Navigate ATO processes, FISMA compliance requirements, and Section 508 accessibility standards
Lead Performance Work Statement (PWS) negotiations and contract modifications through the Tungsten Network
Coordinate with technical teams on VistA/CPRS integration milestones and deployment schedules
Develop relationships with other federal healthcare agencies (DoD, IHS, CMS)
Partner with implementation teams to ensure successful rollout across VA medical centers
Translate federal compliance requirements into actionable product roadmap items
Support RFP responses and capability demonstrations for new federal opportunities
Required Qualifications
5+ years experience in federal healthcare technology sales or program management
Deep understanding of VA procurement processes and contracting vehicles
Experience with ATO processes and federal security compliance frameworks
Proven track record managing multi-million dollar federal contracts
Understanding of clinical workflows and EHR systems (VistA experience highly preferred)
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with FHIR R4 and healthcare interoperability standards
Previous work with VA modernization initiatives or EHRM rollouts
Relationships within VA OIT, VHA, or clinical leadership
Understanding of E&M coding and clinical documentation requirements
Experience scaling pilot programs to enterprise deployments
Benefits
Meaningful equity compensation
Unlimited PTO
Premium health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan
Hybrid work model: 3 days/week in our San Francisco office
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