Senior Health Systems Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Act as a subject matter expert regarding VA databases, information systems, and their interconnectedness within the VA informatics landscape.

• Utilize project management tools and techniques to effectively plan, monitor, and report on program activities, milestones, risks, and deliverables.

• Implement change management theories and practices to facilitate the adoption of new systems, processes, and organizational initiatives.

• Evaluate both existing and proposed VA informatics systems, pinpointing gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Create and sustain technical documentation, program plans, concept of operations (CONOPS), and status reports.

• Offer authoritative guidance and recommendations to program leadership regarding health systems strategy, data architecture, and informatics best practices.

• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, which include clinical staff, IT specialists, program managers, and external stakeholders.

• Assist with governance and oversight activities, including engagement in working groups, advisory boards, and program reviews.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of informatics initiatives and suggest modifications to meet program objectives.

• Mentor junior team members and conduct quality reviews of deliverables produced by less experienced staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's Degree in Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Public Health, or a related field.

• At least 10 years of experience in health systems analysis, health informatics, or a closely related field.

• Proven experience in supporting large-scale government health IT programs.

• In-depth knowledge of VA databases, data architectures, and their interconnectedness within the VA informatics ecosystem.

• Proficient in project management tools and frameworks (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet) and PM methodologies (PMP-aligned).

• Familiarity with change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) and a demonstrated ability to apply them in healthcare environments.

• Strong analytical skills; capable of conducting complex systems analyses and converting findings into actionable recommendations.

• Knowledge of VA health information systems, including VistA, CPRS, and associated clinical and administrative data environments.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; experience in producing executive-level briefings, technical reports, and stakeholder presentations.

• Comprehension of federal IT governance frameworks including FISMA, FedRAMP, and VA-specific security and privacy requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans.

• Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment.

• Health Savings Account.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off.

• 11 Federal Holidays Off.

• 401k.