VistA Transition SME (Remote)

Responsibilities

• Analyze VistA applications, workflows, menus, HL7 interfaces, tasked jobs, security keys, and user access to assess transition impacts.
• Perform VistA usage analysis using enterprise reporting tools, Grafana dashboards, and operational data to support transition planning and decision-making.
• Develop implementation playbooks, technical documentation, transition reports, and customer deliverables.
• Support site readiness assessments, deployment activities, cutover events, and post-implementation validation for assigned sites.
• Review system activity following deployment and recommend additional transition actions based on usage data, operational findings, and customer feedback.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of technical documentation, peer deliverables, and program artifacts while supporting continuous process improvement.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to project leadership, stakeholders, and customer representatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or 10 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of the degree).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting enterprise systems architecture, software engineering, or complex healthcare IT environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with VistA or comparable enterprise EHR platforms, including application architecture, workflows, system dependencies, and modernization initiatives.
• Experience analyzing application portfolios and supporting large-scale system transition or modernization efforts.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams in a remote and Agile environment.
• Able to work independently, conduct technical research, and develop recommendations with minimal supervision.
• Extensive experience with VistA menu structures, security keys, user access management, provisioning processes, and access restriction activities.
• Experience supporting VistA patch analysis and implementation activities.
• Experience analyzing VistA usage data, reports, and operational metrics to identify trends, impacts, risks, and recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to support periodic weekend deployment and cutover activities.
• Able to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust (Suitability) clearance.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare IT programs and Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiatives.
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM), HealthShare technologies, and enterprise healthcare environments.
• Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business and technical requirements into actionable recommendations and deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop technical documentation, executive briefings, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and provide technical guidance to analysts, technical writers, and cross-functional teams while working independently.

Pay

USD $135,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.