Healthcare IT Project Manager (Interoperability) - 0518Application Deadline: 27 June 2026
Department: Federal Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Pierre, SD
Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 / year
DescriptionThis position supports the federal government, and all applicants must be able to travel as needed, including partial on-site support.
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Healthcare IT Project Manager (Interoperability) plays a critical role in delivering secure, scalable, and compliant healthcare data exchange solutions aligned with federal interoperability mandates. This role supports the implementation of APIs, identity management systems, and third-party integrations that enable members, providers, and payers to access and share healthcare data efficiently. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise, project leadership, and regulatory knowledge to ensure successful delivery in a highly regulated environment.
This position supports a Government program responsible for implementing interoperability and patient access requirements, ensuring compliance with federal mandates, and improving healthcare data accessibility through modern API frameworks and secure data exchange protocols.
Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and support Patient Access, Provider Access, and Payer-to-Payer APIs using FHIR standards (version 4.0.1 or higher).
- Develop and maintain cloud-hosted API infrastructure with 99.9% system availability.
- Ensure availability of healthcare data including claims, encounters, clinical data, and drug formulary information in compliance with federal guidelines.
- Maintain data update timelines, including near real-time availability of claims and clinical data and monthly updates for formularies.
- Support consent and identity management solutions, including OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect authentication frameworks.
- Implement and manage SMART on FHIR authorization workflows for third-party application access.
- Oversee third-party developer onboarding, API registration, and sandbox environment support.
- Conduct security risk assessments and manage third-party application compliance and access controls.
- Provide technical documentation, API guides, and developer resources for public access.
- Deliver technical support, troubleshooting, and customer service for users and third-party developers.
- Develop and deliver training programs, user documentation, and system guidance materials.
- Perform ongoing system maintenance, including software updates, compliance enhancements, and incident reporting.
- Support testing activities including system integration testing and user acceptance testing prior to production releases.
- Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables.
- Serve as a technical point of contact for system operations, issue escalation, and continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications:- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Will work up to 25% of the time on site.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience implementing healthcare interoperability solutions using FHIR standards and APIs.
- Knowledge of CMS interoperability regulations and healthcare data exchange requirements.
- Experience with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SMART on FHIR frameworks.
- Strong understanding of healthcare data types including claims, clinical data, and formularies.
- Experience working with cloud-based API platforms and system integrations.
- Ability to support system maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Experience with API documentation, developer portals, and third-party integrations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
- Experience supporting government or healthcare systems preferred.
- Ability to travel for periodic on-site work as needed.
