Federal Engagement Manager

Knowtex

6d•$180,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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
advanced degree preferred

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