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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

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.