Veterans Affairs Account Executive, Public Sector

InterSystems; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 164,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

InterSystems is seeking a VA Account Executive based in Virginia to support the execution of account strategy for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales leadership, knowledge of VA missions, and understanding of federal procurement processes. Responsibilities include developing account plans, building relationships with stakeholders, and pursuing new business opportunities. This position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of demonstrated sales leadership experience in federal sales and account management.
• Consistent achievement of net-new software sales quotas over multiple years.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage effectively with leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an account plan to increase market share across VA mission areas.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities aligned with IPSC goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Systems Integrators and third-party influencers.

Skills

Sales leadership experience in federal sales

Strong understanding of federal contracting

Knowledge of VA missions

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

InterSystems technology is the engine behind some of the world’s most mission-critical systems. Our software supports secure, high performance data platforms including highly regulated data that enable operational readiness, logistics, healthcare and enterprise modernization across government and commercial sectors. InterSystems manages over one billion patient records globally and supports mission-critical systems across industries. In financial services alone, nearly $2 trillion in assets are governed by InterSystems-based risk and compliance platforms.

Within the InterSystems Public Sector subsidiary (IPSC), leadership is responsible for driving revenue growth, shaping policy engagement with Congressional stakeholders, and building enduring relationships across federal agencies and the partner ecosystem.

The VA Account Executive will support the execution of account strategy under the direction of the IPSC VA Account Director and the IPSC Managing Director, with a focus on expanding the IPSC footprint within the Departement of Veterans Affairs.

The ideal candidate will have VA domain and policy knowledge, established relationships within the VA and partner ecosystem. Experience with mission systems, data platforms, interoperability, AI or enterprise software is essential, particularly within secure and classified environments. An understanding of the federal procurement process is required, including contract vehicles, prime vs. subcontractor dynamics, services vs. products, flow-down requirements, and ongoing contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an account plan aligned with the IPSC VA Account goals and objectives to increase market share and drive new business opportunities across VA mission areas.
• Identify, qualify and pursue net-new business opportunities aligned with the direction of the IPSC VA Account Director.
• Engage early with VA stakeholders, program offices and industry partners to appropriately influence requirements development and upcoming RFx opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Systems Integrators and other key third-party influencers to ensure InterSystems technology is positioned within VA proposals and architectures.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and internal functional teams to develop compelling business and technical proposals including responses to RFx’s.
• Ensure issues raised by VA customers are addressed promptly and effectively by the organization.
• Represent InterSystems at VA-focused conferences, industry days, and technology forums.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of VA missions, healthcare systems, and modernization initiatives.
• 5-10+ years of demonstrated sales leadership experience in federal sales and account management.
• Consistent achievement of net-new software sales quotas over multiple years.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting and procurement.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Leadership, Program Executive Office (PEO) and program management levels.
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.

Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.

The company also provides generous employee benefits including:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement

This position may be eligible for sales incentives based on certain sales goals, achievements, and results. While sales incentives, if any, vary they generally will result in payment of 25% to 75% of base pay, assuming on-target achievement.

The estimated base compensation range for this role is:

$164,000—$190,000 USD

About InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.