Senior Health Systems Specialist
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Full-time RemoteFull-TimeSenior
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum of 10 years
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementChange Management
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
- Demonstrated 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 (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet) and PM methodologies (PMP-aligned)
- Knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR)
- Advanced analytical skills; 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
- Understanding of federal IT governance frameworks including FISMA, FedRAMP, and VA-specific security and privacy requirements
Responsibilities
- 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
- Apply change management theory and practice to support the adoption of new systems, processes, and organizational initiatives
- Analyze existing and proposed VA informatics systems, identifying gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for enhancement
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, program plans, concept of operations (CONOPS), and status reports
- Provide authoritative guidance and recommendations to program leadership on health systems strategy, data architecture, and informatics best practices
- Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams including clinical staff, IT specialists, program managers, and external stakeholders
- Support governance and oversight activities, including participation in working groups, advisory boards, and program reviews
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of informatics initiatives and recommend adjustments to achieve program objectives
- Mentor junior team members and provide quality review of deliverables produced by less experienced staff
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