Senior Health Systems Specialist
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Senior health informatics specialist with 10+ years in health systems analysis and large-scale government health IT. Must know VA databases, VA informatics ecosystems, project/change management, and federal IT governance. Master's degree required.
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Founded in early 2021, Ibility is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Woman-Owned Small Business, headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. Ibility is a small but mighty company that is positioned for rapid growth. Simply put, we help government leaders to achieve their mission by designing creative products and programs that delight their customers and make their employees more efficient - building trust and improving overall satisfaction. We use human-centered design principles in every engagement because we believe the end-user is critical to the long-term success of any solution. Our team is fun, passionate, bold, and creative. We live our mission every day – to inspire people, create cool stuff, and make a lasting impact on the world!
Position Overview: The Senior Health Systems Specialist provides expert-level advisory and analytical support for the development and enhancement of federal health information environments. This role requires in-depth knowledge of Veterans Administration (VA) databases, their interrelationships, and the informatics ecosystem in which they operate. The Senior Health Systems Specialist applies advanced project management tools, change management methodologies, and systems analysis techniques to support ongoing VA informatics program development, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, policy, and operational requirements.
Please note this position is contingent upon award (July/Aug 2026) Key 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
Required Qualifications:
- 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) and demonstrated ability to apply them in healthcare settings
- 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; experience producing executive-level briefings, technical reports, and stakeholder presentations
- Understanding of federal IT governance frameworks including FISMA, FedRAMP, and VA-specific security and privacy requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with the Veterans Health Administration or a similar federal health agency (CDC, CMS, DHA, HHS, etc.)
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent
- Familiarity with VA's EHR Modernization (EHRM) initiative and Cerner/Oracle Health implementation
- SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification or demonstrated experience supporting Agile program delivery at scale
- Knowledge of VA data governance policies, VA Handbook series, and related regulatory frameworks
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
What you'll do
- 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
What they require
- 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) and demonstrated ability to apply them in healthcare settings
- 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; experience producing executive-level briefings, technical reports, and stakeholder presentations
- Understanding of federal IT governance frameworks including FISMA, FedRAMP, and VA-specific security and privacy requirements
- Preferred: Experience working with the Veterans Health Administration or a similar federal health agency (CDC, CMS, DHA, HHS, etc.)
- Preferred: Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent
- Preferred: Familiarity with VA's EHR Modernization (EHRM) initiative and Cerner/Oracle Health implementation
- Preferred: SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification or demonstrated experience supporting Agile program delivery at scale
- Preferred: Knowledge of VA data governance policies, VA Handbook series, and related regulatory frameworks
- Please note this position is contingent upon award (July/Aug 2026)
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
Founded in early 2021, Ibility is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Woman-Owned Small Business, headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. It helps government leaders achieve their mission by designing creative products and programs using human-centered design principles.