EHR Service Line Implementation Lead

GDIT is seeking an EHR Service Line Implementation Lead to plan, manage, and deliver enterprise-level Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation efforts across the Federal Health Division. This remote role involves leading multi-site, multi-discipline teams to execute readiness, deployment, activation, and sustainment of federal EHR modernization initiatives, with some travel to customer sites required.

About the role

This position ensures standardized processes, operational excellence, and alignment with federal health program requirements. The role is remote with occasional travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the EHR Service Line implementation framework, including standardized workflows, governance, and deployment models.
• Drive full lifecycle EHR implementation activities: readiness, site activation, cutover planning, hypercare, training coordination, validation, and transition to operations.
• Manage cross-functional teams—technical, clinical, integration, PMO, training, cybersecurity—to ensure aligned, compliant, and high-quality delivery.
• Partner with federal customers (IHS, HHS, VA, DoW) and technology partners to ensure program alignment, stakeholder engagement, and effective execution.
• Oversee risk, issue, and dependency management across a portfolio of deployments.
• Establish and report implementation metrics, measure readiness, and ensure adherence to gating criteria.
• Ensure all implementations align with federal standards, including RMF, NIST, ATO pathways, and contract-specific requirements.
• Support resource planning, workforce scaling, and operational coordination within the EHR Service Line.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience leading EHR implementation efforts in federal environments (IHS, VA/DoW, HHS, CMS, or related).
• Experience managing large, multi-site deployments across technical and clinical workflows.
• Strong understanding of EHR platforms (Oracle Health/Cerner preferred; Epic or RPMS modernization experience also valued).
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior federal stakeholders and navigate complex federal contracting environments.
• Expertise in federal IT standards, including RMF, NIST SP 800-53, data security, and ATO requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (SSBI/T5).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting IHS PATH or other large-scale federal health EHR modernization programs.
• PMP, SAFe, ITIL, or health IT certifications.
• Background in workflow optimization, interoperability, or clinical informatics.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-team coordination skills.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $182,750 - $247,250. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: 25-50%
• Telecommuting Options: Remote (any location)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with pre- and post-tax contribution options and company match.
• Paid time off: 15 days vacation, sick, and personal time per calendar year (prorated based on hire date), plus 10 paid holidays.
• GDIT Paid Family Leave program: up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.