• Provide technical leadership and oversight to ensure that interface and application development efforts align with VA requirements.
• Collaborate with system integrators, solution architects, and healthcare technology experts to design, develop, and implement EHR solutions.
• Lead interface and application integration efforts related to VistA, Cerner, and legacy VA systems
• Oversee a portfolio of interfaces, ensuring smooth transitions to sustainment
• Analyze and review technical artifacts, such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Support design, testing, and cutover planning from a technical perspective
• Engage with legacy system owners, business stakeholders, and Cerner
• Manage decommissioning plans for outdated interfaces
• Identify and escalate technical risks and challenges
• Develop technical roadmaps, strategies, and decision briefs for government leaders
• Contribute to process improvement and best practices in healthcare IT integration

• 15+ years of professional experience in healthcare IT, EHR integration, or system architecture
• Strong knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards, including HL7, FHIR, and DICOM APIs
• Experience with radiation oncology treatment planning, dental imaging, and EHR configuration
• Hands-on expertise in interface development, system transitions, and middleware integration
• Ability to assess risks, create technical roadmaps, and drive strategic decision-making
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field (or 8 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior VA experience and familiarity with its systems
• Experience implementing Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in a government or large-scale healthcare environment.