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Interoperability Analyst Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Sr Health Interoperability Engineer

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$68 - $91/hr

Requirements: The Senior Health Interoperability Engineer is a critical role that will help ... Collaborate with the analytics and data science team to ensure OMOP-structured data is properly ...

This role requires strong technical expertise in biomedical data systems, healthcare interoperability standards, and statistical analysis. Key Responsibilities * Support biomedical and clinical ...

This role requires strong technical expertise in biomedical data systems, healthcare interoperability standards, and statistical analysis. Key Responsibilities * Support biomedical and clinical ...

This role requires strong technical expertise in biomedical data systems, healthcare interoperability standards, and statistical analysis. Key Responsibilities * Support biomedical and clinical ...

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Interoperability Analyst information

What is an Interoperability Analyst?

An Interoperability Analyst is a professional who ensures that different information systems, software applications, and networks can communicate and work together effectively, especially in sectors like healthcare or IT. They analyze, design, and implement solutions for data exchange and integration across disparate systems. Their role often involves troubleshooting compatibility issues, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. By facilitating seamless data sharing, Interoperability Analysts help organizations improve efficiency and support better decision-making.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Interoperability Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Interoperability Analyst, you need a solid understanding of healthcare data standards (such as HL7, FHIR, and CDA), data integration, and a relevant bachelor's degree in health informatics, IT, or a related field. Familiarity with interface engines, EHR systems, and certifications like HL7, Epic Bridges, or similar tools is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and collaborative communication are crucial soft skills for working with cross-functional teams and resolving complex data exchange issues. These skills ensure the seamless and secure flow of healthcare information between systems, supporting patient care and organizational efficiency.

What is the difference between Interoperability Analyst vs Data Analyst?

AspectInteroperability AnalystData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or related; certifications like HL7, FHIR often preferredBachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, or related; certifications like Microsoft Excel, SQL are common
Work EnvironmentHealthcare, IT, or technology-focused organizations working on system integrationVarious industries including finance, marketing, healthcare analyzing data sets
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, health IT companies, government agenciesBusiness, finance, healthcare, marketing firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

While both roles involve technical skills, an Interoperability Analyst focuses on integrating and ensuring seamless data exchange between systems, especially in healthcare. A Data Analyst primarily interprets data to support decision-making across various industries. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are some common challenges Interoperability Analysts face when integrating new healthcare systems?

Interoperability Analysts often encounter challenges such as dealing with disparate data formats, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations like HIPAA, and bridging communication gaps between legacy and modern systems. They frequently need to collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and clinicians to resolve data mapping and workflow issues. Staying updated on evolving interoperability standards (like HL7 and FHIR) is also essential to ensure smooth integration and ongoing system compatibility.
Infographic showing various Interoperability Analyst job openings in Virginia as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 95% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 78% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution.
Systems Analyst- Interoperability

$100K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


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Job description

Systems Analyst- Interoperability
Job no: 5105644
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Information Technology
Title: Systems Analyst- Interoperability
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: $100,842 - $115,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Dept of Health
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This position is responsible for planning, designing, developing, and implementing enterprise integration and interoperability solutions that support the organization's technology and business objectives. The role analyzes business and technical requirements, develops functional and technical specifications, and ensures solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational standards.
Key responsibilities include evaluating new system requirements; designing, developing, testing, and implementing complex integration solutions; assessing results for accuracy, performance, reliability, and interoperability; conducting feasibility studies; and preparing technical documentation. The position also develops specifications for the procurement of hardware, software, and related technology services.
In addition, the role provides advanced technical guidance and support to users and Information Management staff, collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues, and contributes to the continuous improvement of integration architecture and processes. The incumbent may also provide leadership, oversight, and supervision of professional and support staff.
This position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with experience designing and supporting complex system integrations in a dynamic technology environment.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of complex data systems management; relational database design and maintenance; quality assurance techniques; and change management procedures
• Strong design, development, troubleshooting, and oral and written communication skills
• Experience developing and/or managing Integration & Interoperability solutions/services in Integration Engine like Rhapsody.
• Experience integrating with Oracle Database, SQL server, and cloud DBs (GCP/AZURE/AWS)
• Experience developing ELR/eCR solutions to integrate with National electronic Disease surveillance system (NEDSS)
• Experience working with HL7 standards like ADT, ORM, OML, ORU, VXU, QBP, RSP, CDAs (eCR) and FHIR standards.
• Knowledge of software package installation; change management; testing; using object-oriented design concept; using scripting languages like XML, JSON, Javascript.
• Ability to work on multiple projects/issues simultaneously; assess the impact of software upgrades and other environment changes; perform as a technical and team leader; monitor progress of team members; assign work; test applications and evaluate results for accuracy and integrative features; prepare documentation; and implement and support data processing systems
• Ability to conduct feasibility studies; analyze new requirements; prepare functional and system specifications for Integration & Interoperability solutions.
Additional Considerations
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Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Contact Information
Name: Angela Ablack
Phone: N/A
Email: angela.ablack@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 01 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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