Senior Health Systems Specialist

2 months, 1 week ago
Full-time
Senior
Project and Program Management
Ibility

Ibility

Ibility is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Gaithersburg, MD. They specialize in providing Innovation and Digital Transformation Solutions with a mission to inspire people, create cool stuff, and make a lasting impact o...

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Description

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on VA databases, information systems, and their interrelationships within the VA informatics environment.
  • Apply project management tools and techniques to plan, monitor, and report on program activities, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
  • Use change management theory and practice to support adoption of new systems, processes, and organizational initiatives.
  • Analyze existing and proposed VA informatics systems to identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for enhancement.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, program plans, concept of operations (CONOPS), and status reports.
  • Provide guidance and recommendations to program leadership on health systems strategy, data architecture, and informatics best practices.
  • Coordinate across clinical staff, IT specialists, program managers, and external stakeholders.
  • Support governance and oversight activities, including working groups, advisory boards, and program reviews.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of informatics initiatives and recommend adjustments to meet program objectives.
  • Mentor junior team members and review deliverables produced by less experienced staff.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Public Health, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in health systems analysis, health informatics, or a closely related field.
  • Experience supporting large-scale government health IT programs.
  • Expert knowledge of VA databases, data architectures, and their interrelationships within the VA informatics ecosystem.
  • Proficiency with project management tools and frameworks such as MS Project, JIRA, and Smartsheet, and PMP-aligned methodologies.
  • Knowledge of change management frameworks such as Prosci ADKAR and ability to apply them in healthcare settings.
  • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to conduct complex systems analyses and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Familiarity with VA health information systems including VistA, CPRS, and related clinical and administrative data environments.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including executive-level briefings, technical reports, and stakeholder presentations.
  • Understanding of federal IT governance frameworks including FISMA, FedRAMP, and VA-specific security and privacy requirements.
  • Experience working with the Veterans Health Administration or a similar federal health agency such as CDC, CMS, DHA, or HHS, preferred.
  • Active security clearance or ability to obtain one, preferred.
  • PMP and/or Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent, preferred.
  • Familiarity with VA's EHR Modernization initiative and Cerner/Oracle Health implementation, preferred.
  • SAFe certification or demonstrated experience supporting Agile program delivery at scale, preferred.
  • Knowledge of VA data governance policies, VA Handbook series, and related regulatory frameworks, preferred.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
  • Health savings account (HSA).
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • 11 federal holidays off.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.

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