Job Summary

Senior Interoperability Architect

 

Job Title: Senior Interoperability Architect LCAT Levels Supported: BPA1 / BPA2 (Senior tier; BPA1 typically for strategic/lead roles with higher experience/rates; BPA2 for execution-focused support)

 

Position Summary: The Senior Interoperability Architect provides expert leadership in the design, implementation, governance, and optimization of health information exchange architectures. This role ensures seamless, secure data interoperability across VA/VHA systems (including Oracle Health/Cerner EHR, VistA), federal partners, and external networks, directly supporting OIP PWS objectives for clinical informatics, patient safety, and enterprise modernization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise interoperability architectures, including HL7 (v2/v3), FHIR APIs, CDA documents, IHE profiles, eHealth Exchange, and VHIE frameworks.
• Conduct comprehensive technical assessments, gap analyses, risk evaluations, and solution design for integration requirements; recommend strategies to align with PWS goals, regulatory standards, and value streams.
• Oversee interface development, configuration, testing, and deployment of interoperable solutions, troubleshooting complex issues in production environments.
• Collaborate with PMO, clinical, security, and development teams using SAFe/Agile methodologies for PI planning, dependency management, and KPI/OKR tracking.
• Provide mentoring, technical guidance, and support for change management, training, and executive reporting/dashboards on interoperability performance.
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, ATO, cybersecurity, and health data standards while optimizing for scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or related field (Master’s preferred for BPA1).
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in health IT interoperability architecture, with strong preference for VA/VHA or federal healthcare environments (higher end for BPA1).
• Deep expertise in EHR systems, API management, cloud technologies, data mapping, and interoperability standards/tools.
• Relevant certifications: PMP, SAFe (Architect/Agilist), HL7/FHIR, or equivalents highly desired.
• Proven skills in stakeholder engagement, documentation, and delivering high-quality solutions under federal contract requirements.