Senior Interoperability Architect

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

📋 Description

• Create, enhance, and sustain interoperability specifications, which encompass standards, data models, profiles, and implementation guides for VA exchange use cases.

• Evaluate industry standards, VHA business requirements, and pertinent technological advancements to propose specification strategies.

• Craft solutions utilizing HL7 V2, C-CDA, and FHIR, including FHIR profiles and API specifications that broaden VA’s application of standards-based APIs.

• Establish specifications that facilitate exchanges with community care providers, the Department of Defense, and other collaborators, in alignment with national exchange frameworks.

• Formulate standards-based specifications for device and system interfaces that support the Federal EHR.

• Spearhead discovery and prototyping efforts for emerging standards needs, such as consent management and time zone interoperability.

• Specify conformance criteria and testing methodologies, and monitor the adoption of standards across VA systems and exchange partners.

• Ensure that specifications align with the ONC Standards & Interoperability (S&I) Framework, USCDI, and relevant federal interoperability policies.

• Contribute to interoperability architecture discussions within OCI’s Architecture Runway Collaborative and participate in cross-team dependency evaluations.

• Engage in PI Planning, backlog refinement, iteration ceremonies, and system demonstrations; assist in breaking down Epics into Features with defined acceptance criteria.

• Offer technical direction to analysts and informaticists, and present architectural recommendations to OCI leadership and VA Business Owners.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• At least 10 years of experience in standards development, adoption, and conformance is required.

• Proven experience in developing, enhancing, or maintaining interoperability specifications, including standards, data models, profiles, or implementation guides.

• Familiarity with HL7 specifications, specifically V2, C-CDA, and FHIR.

• Understanding of the ONC Standards & Interoperability (S&I) Framework and associated federal interoperability policies.

• Experience in analyzing industry standards and business requirements to create interoperability solutions.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA background investigation appropriate to the position.

• Must reside and work in the United States with valid U.S. work authorization.

• Desired: A Master’s degree in health informatics, computer science, or a related discipline.

• Desired: HL7 FHIR Proficiency or another HL7 certification.

• Desired: Experience in authoring FHIR implementation guides, engaging in HL7 workgroups, or sponsoring ballots.

• Desired: Familiarity with national exchange frameworks such as eHealth Exchange, Carequality, CommonWell, or TEFCA.

• Desired: Experience with FHIR conformance testing tools, including Inferno, Touchstone, or the HL7 FHIR Validator.

• Desired: Experience with VA systems like VistA/CPRS, VHIE, JLV, or VA Lighthouse APIs, or with the Federal EHR (Oracle Health).

• Desired: Background in SAFe or Scrum teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plans with employer matching.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work arrangements.