Vice President Software Engineering Jobs in Reston, VA

Company Overview
Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.
Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Acentra Health is looking for a Product & Solutions SVP to join our growing team.
This is a hybrid role that will work a few days per week at our Tysons VA Office. Candidate should live within a commutable distance to work onsite as needed.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a visionary Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product & Solutions to join our Growth Team, reporting directly to the Chief Growth Officer (CGO. This leader is a strategic, customer-obsessed executive who owns the product and solutions vision and the portfolio strategy end-to-end across our healthcare software and services portfolio, with a primary focus on government healthcare programs.
This leader will drive market differentiation, revenue growth, and sustainable value creation by translating client problems and market signals into a focused roadmap, executing with discipline, and scaling world-class product and solutions across the company. The SVP partners closely with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to deliver innovative solutions that win in the market.
The SVP will oversee an integrated portfolio of both vertical and horizontal intellectual property (IP), including enterprise platforms and business-line-specific solutions such as Medicaid enterprise systems, care management, employee assistance programs, Independent Review Organization (IRO) solutions, and clinical/social assessments. The portfolio combines technology with service-based offerings to deliver high-value, compliant solutions to federal and state clients.
This role will also lead and grow a team of Product Managers, Solution Managers, and UX Designers ensuring the portfolio is not only innovative and compliant, but also intuitive, user-centered, and designed for measurable impact. This leadership role will coordinate with the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) and technology groups including Centers of Excellence for AI and Analytics to deliver outstanding offerings.
Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Vision

• Manage and develop a portfolio that balances enterprise systems with dedicated IP for specialized business lines, ensuring market differentiation and scalability, including the publication of business roadmaps.
• Integrate technical assets (software platforms, APIs, data products, AI/ML solutions) with service-based solutions delivered by people (advisory, implementation, clinical, and operational services).
• Continuously assess market dynamics, regulatory changes, and client needs in Medicaid, Medicare, VA, DoD, and related programs to anticipate opportunities.

Leadership & Team Development

• Report directly to the Chief Growth Officer, serving as a key partner in shaping organizational growth strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of Product Managers, Solution Managers, and UX Designers, fostering innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
• Build and strengthen the UX design function incorporating AI, ensuring that all products and services are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with the needs of diverse users.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Clinical Services, Business Development, and Client Delivery to ensure successful go-to-market strategies.

Product Development & Execution

• Oversee the lifecycle of healthcare IP and service offerings-from ideation and design to launch, adoption, and continuous improvement, publishing and managing product roadmaps tied to Acentra Health's strategic direction.
• Ensure products comply with government healthcare requirements (HIPAA, CMS, NCQA, ONC, state-specific mandates).
• Establish clear KPIs and success metrics tied to client outcomes, financial performance, user experience, and service excellence.

Innovation & Market Impact

• Drive innovation in MES modernization, care management platforms, EAP solutions, independent review services, and assessment tools that support government healthcare missions.
• Advance horizontal capabilities (e.g., interoperability, analytics, data governance, user-centered design) that strengthen all vertical offerings.
• Position the portfolio as a differentiated blend of enterprise technology platforms, business-line IP, and service-driven expertise, enabling long-term growth in government health markets.

Success in this Role Will Look Like

• Delivering a portfolio of government-focused IP and services that advance the mission of healthcare programs while driving company growth.
• Shaping the future of government healthcare by building a portfolio of differentiated products and services that set new standards for innovation, equity, and impact, delivering measurable value to programs while fueling outsized, sustainable company growth.
• Achieving measurable outcomes in client adoption, operational efficiency, compliance, financial performance, and user experience.
• Consistently delivering breakthrough outcomes, accelerating adoption at scale, setting new benchmarks for compliance and efficiency, driving superior financial performance, and designing user experiences that become the reference point across government healthcare.
• Cultivating a world class, mission-driven product and solution organization that not only powers company growth but also establishes the enterprise as the partner of choice and thought leader in integrated government healthcare technology.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• 15+ years in product leadership across government healthcare, technology and services industries.
• Bachelor's degree
• Proven success managing a portfolio of both enterprise systems and business-line IP in areas such as MES, Care Management, EAP, IRO, or Assessments
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams (Product, Solutions, and UX Design) and collaborate across executive functions
• Understanding of U.S. government healthcare programs (Medicaid, Medicare, VA, DoD), including regulatory and procurement environments
• Track record introducing market-leading solutions that combine technology assets, human-centered services, and user-driven design principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in healthcare, business, or technology preferred

Why us?
We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.
We do this through our people.
You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.
Benefits
Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.
Thank You!
We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!
~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team
Visit us at Acentra.com/careers/
EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
Compensation
The pay for this position is listed below.
"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level."
#LI-SF1
Pay Range
USD $226,000.00 - USD $282,500.00 /Yr.