Telligen Health Care

Director of Strategic Growth

Telligen Health Care • $139K — $173K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, public policy, health informatics, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience selling professional or advisory services to federal agencies, particularly in healthcare
  • Proven ability to exceed sales quotas and establish executive-level relationships within the federal government
  • In-depth understanding of federal healthcare marketplace dynamics and procurement processes
  • Skilled in navigating federal organizational structures and influencing multiple levels of decision-makers
  • Experience leading proposal and capture management processes
  • Knowledge of healthcare programs like Medicare/Medicaid and the workings of VHA operations

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships across federal agencies regarding clinical transformation and technology priorities
  • Identify and influence key decision-makers and budget holders in federal organizations
  • Develop executive relationship maps and account-based sales strategies
  • Lead the full sales cycle, including opportunity identification and contract strategy development
  • Manage pipeline development in CRM with rigorous qualification and forecasting
  • Prepare and deliver presentations showcasing competitive intelligence and mission alignment
  • Conduct market intelligence gathering and adjust strategies to enhance sales opportunities

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Participation in federal health conferences and industry events
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for innovation in solution offerings
Full Job Description
What you'll do:

  • Build and maintain trusted relationships across federal agencies through strategic, content-driven discussions aligned to the client's clinical transformation, benefits modernization, population health and technology priorities
  • Navigate complex federal organizational structures to identify, access, and influence key decision-makers and budget holders at all levels
  • Develop executive relationship maps and engagement strategies
  • Develop and execute comprehensive account-based sales strategies to achieve sales goals within federal agencies
  • Lead the complete sales cycle from whitespace opportunity identification, through solution design, storyboarding, teaming strategy, identifying optimal contract vehicles (IDIQ, GSA Schedule, BPA, OTA, CTA), coordinating prime/sub arrangements, price-to-win strategy development, and seamless transition to delivery teams
  • Own pipeline development, relationship mapping and maintenance of sales prospects and opportunities in CRM with rigorous qualification and forecasting discipline
  • Develop and execute strategic account penetration plans for target areas within federal agencies aligned to Telligen's mission, including but not limited to emerging federal health programs
  • Lead direct pricing strategy development (price to win analysis), support capture planning activities, teaming arrangements, and contract vehicle selection, making strategic decisions consistent with federal market dynamics and operational capabilities
  • Understand federal evaluation criteria and source selection processes
  • Establish and maintain strategic presence and relationships within the federal ecosystem, including prime contractors, consulting firms, small business partners (8(a), SDVOSB, VOSB, etc.), technology vendors, and system integrators to drive teaming opportunities
  • Represent Telligen at federal health conferences, industry days, and business coalitions/associations
  • Develop deep expertise across Telligen's full portfolio of capabilities, effectively orchestrating internal resources to address client needs
  • Prepare and deliver compelling presentations demonstrating valuable industry/sector perspective, competitive intelligence, and mission alignment
  • Maintain current knowledge of federal healthcare industry trends, legislative/regulatory changes, federal budget priorities, concepts and emerging best practices
  • Conduct ongoing market intelligence gathering and competitive analyses of federal agencies and adjust strategies to maximize profitable sales
  • Lead strategic account planning and opportunity pursuit decisions based on the client's organizational history, budget cycles, political environment, and procurement patterns
  • Drive innovation by identifying creative ideas for new service offerings, solution sets, and delivery models for federal clients
  • Lead ideation sessions with delivery teams to identify refinements to solutions, evaluate strategic partnerships and acquisitions, and make recommendations for expansion of corporate capabilities within the federal sector
  • Contribute to Telligen's federal growth strategy and capture planning processes


Required Skills and Experience:

Education:
  • Four-year degree in business, healthcare administration, public policy, health informatics, or related field required

Experience:
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in selling professional services, advisory services, or managed services to federal agencies, preferably within healthcare, health IT, or health management sectors

Sales Performance:
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding federal sales quotas and building strategic relationships with federal agency executives at the SES/GS-15/O-6+ levels

Federal Marketplace Expertise:
  • Understanding of federal healthcare marketplace dynamics, federal procurement processes (FAR/DFARS), contract vehicles (IDIQ, GSA Schedule 70/Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services, BPA, OTA, MAC), federal agency missions, appropriations processes, and federal agency organizational structures

Relationship & Influence Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate complex federal organizational structures and influence decision-makers at multiple levels
  • Experience developing and maintaining relationships with federal agency executives, contracting officers, and technical evaluation committees.

Proposal & Capture Management:
  • Experience leading proposal development processes, capture planning, gate reviews, color team reviews, and opportunity qualification
  • Understanding of federal evaluation criteria and source selection processes

Federal Health Domain Knowledge:
  • Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid programs, TRICARE, VHA operations, quality measurement (HEDIS, Stars, CAHPS), value-based care, health equity initiatives, social determinants of health, and federal healthcare regulations

Communication & Executive Presence:
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to serve as trusted advisor to C-suite executives
  • Ability to develop thought leadership content, white papers, and executive briefings

Collaboration:
  • Proven ability to lead and collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams including delivery/operations, finance, legal, contracts, and technical staff
  • Experience managing teaming partner relationships

Strategic & Analytical Thinking:
  • Strong business acumen with ability to analyze market trends, competitive positioning, and financial implications of opportunities
  • Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with ambiguity

Technology Proficiency:
  • Advanced proficiency with Salesforce.com or similar CRM platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual presentation tools


Travel:
  • Frequent travel to Washington DC area, federal agency locations nationwide, and team meetings, up to 40-50% or more
  • Ability to travel on short notice for pursuit activities


Preferred Skills and Experience:

Security Clearance:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or Secret clearance preferred


$139,000 - $173,000 a year

About Telligen Health Care

Telligen is a healthcare intelligence company that transforms population health management by delivering data-driven solutions that improve quality outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and patient experience. The company provides technology-enabled services to healthcare organizations, health plans, and government agencies. Telligen's solutions include quality improvement, care management, health information technology, and analytics. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Learn more about Telligen Health Care
Size
500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
* Ladders Estimates

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