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The Informatics Policy Analyst applies process modeling, policy analysis, and organizational ... policy research in a federal health IT contracting environment. Please note this position is ...

Position Overview The Informatics Policy Analyst applies process modeling, policy analysis, and ... policy research in a federal health IT contracting environment. Please note this position is ...

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Position Overview The Informatics Policy Analyst applies process modeling, policy analysis, and ... policy research in a federal health IT contracting environment. Please note this position is ...

The Informatics Policy Analyst applies process modeling, policy analysis, and organizational ... policy research in a federal health IT contracting environment. Please note this position is ...

The Informatics Policy Analyst applies process modeling, policy analysis, and organizational ... policy research in a federal health IT contracting environment. Please note this position is ...

Marketing Intern

Rockville, MD · On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Axle Informatics is an information technology company that offers innovative computer services, informatics, and enterprise solutions to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe.

Marketing Intern

Rockville, MD

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Axle Informatics is an information technology company that offers innovative computer services, informatics, and enterprise solutions to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe.

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How much do research informatics jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for research informatics in Washington is $96,961.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,100.00 and $113,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is research informatics?

A Research Informatics job involves managing and analyzing research data using computational tools and informatics systems. Professionals in this field support scientific discovery by developing databases, workflows, and software solutions to organize and interpret complex datasets. They work closely with researchers to streamline data collection, ensure data integrity, and facilitate reproducibility. This role is common in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and academia, where large-scale data analysis is essential for advancing knowledge and innovation. Strong skills in data management, programming, and domain-specific expertise are often required.

What does a research informatics professional do?

A Research Informatics professional is typically responsible for managing research data, developing and maintaining databases, and ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the research process. Daily tasks often include collaborating with scientists and research staff to design data collection workflows, analyzing or visualizing large datasets, and troubleshooting informatics systems to support ongoing studies. Other duties may involve documentation for data governance, training team members on informatics tools, and staying updated on emerging technologies relevant to biomedical research. This role is integral to facilitating efficient, accurate, and compliant research operations, bridging the gap between IT and scientific teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in research informatics?

To thrive as a Research Informatics professional, you need a strong background in data analysis, database management, and biomedical or clinical research, typically supported by a degree in informatics, computer science, or a related scientific discipline. Familiarity with tools such as SQL, Python, R, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and data visualization platforms is highly valued, and certifications in data management or informatics can be advantageous. Effective communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities distinguish top performers in this field. These skills ensure the reliable management and interpretation of complex research data, supporting scientific discovery and compliance with regulatory standards.

What research informatics jobs make the most money?

Research informatics roles such as senior bioinformatics scientists, data managers, and lead informatics analysts tend to have the highest salaries, often exceeding six figures, especially with advanced skills in programming, data analysis, and experience with electronic health records or genomic data. Higher compensation is typically associated with specialized expertise, certifications, and leadership responsibilities in healthcare or research institutions.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Research Informatics jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Research Informatics job openings:

Infographic showing various Research Informatics job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,961 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Lead Health Informatics Analyst

Gritter Francona

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

VHA supports and provides medical care for VA's eligible beneficiaries through the VA health program, which includes VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) and contracted health care networks. The Office of Clinical Informatics within the Office of Health Informatics (OHI), Digital Health Office (DHO) advances the enterprise standard of care and patient experience using improved data, tools, and informatics processes organized around continuously delivering value to its customers. This is achieved through Lean-Agile delivery of clinical practice solutions that support best practice standards for clinical care. OHI is further responsible for ensuring the success of the modernized VA EHR, Oracle Health Millennium/Cerner through continuous exploration, integration, deployment and release on demand of Integrated Health Technology (IHT) solutions. These efforts aim to increase Veterans' access to care and support their active participation in their healthcare. Gritter Francona is looking for a Lead Health Informatics Analyst to help support a potential project to assist this objective.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Oversight
  • Lead and mentor a team of Health IT Informatics Analysts specializing in clinical systems and data standardization
  • Establish and enforce informatics standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes
  • Review and approve informatics artifacts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational and client expectations
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex informatics, configuration, and requirements challenges
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
  • Act as a primary client-facing representative for Health IT informatics activities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clinicians, researchers, administrators, vendors, and technical teams
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and working sessions to elicit and validate requirements
  • Translate clinical and business needs into clear, actionable functional and non-functional requirements
Requirements & Analysis
  • Lead requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, validation, and change management activities
  • Develop and maintain requirements artifacts, including use cases, user stories, workflows, data dictionaries, and traceability matrices
  • Ensure alignment of requirements with clinical workflows, regulatory standards, and Health IT best practices
  • Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning, execution, defect triage, and resolution
Informatics & Systems Expertise
  • Provide expert-level configuration, analysis, and support for OH and/or CPRS/VistA systems
  • Lead informatics activities related to the capture, standardization, and use of health and clinical data
  • Support systems and data used for therapeutic discovery, medical research, clinical operations, and life sciences initiatives
  • Ensure accurate information modeling and data governance practices across Health IT solutions
Documentation & Process Improvement
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and data flows
  • Create standardized templates and artifacts to support repeatable, high-quality informatics delivery
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within clinical informatics workflows

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • 8 years of relevant experience, of which at least 6 years must be specialized in Health Informatics
  • Extensive experience with configuration of OH and/or CPRS/VISTA

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development