Overview
Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.
Summary:Goldbelt Apex is seeking highly experienced Senior Domain Subject Matter Experts to provide deep mission-domain knowledge and advisory support for a complex federal data governance initiative. Each SME will serve as a force multiplier for an assigned embedded team, offering specialized insight into operational processes, legacy and modern systems, organizational structures, and regulatory considerations. The role combines hands-on collaboration during stakeholder engagements with internal team education, clarification of findings, and risk reduction through accurate interpretation of domain-specific information.
This position offers the opportunity to apply extensive domain expertise to high-impact federal efforts within a stable, high-retention organization committed to professional excellence and mission success.
*This role is based in Falls Church, VA with possible telework.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:- Serve as the primary domain authority for an assigned team, providing real-time guidance during stakeholder sessions and metadata capture activities.
- Educate and advise Business Analysts and Lead Business Analysts on mission-specific operations, system architectures, data usage patterns, and regulatory constraints.
- Clarify and validate domain-related findings from embedded engagements, minimizing miscommunications and ensuring accurate interpretation of business and technical context.
- Support teams in capturing and documenting stewardship details, governance attributes, and compliance requirements relevant to the domain.
- Participate in collaborative discovery sessions, validation checkpoints, and knowledge-transfer activities to enhance team understanding and output quality.
- Identify potential domain-specific risks or gaps in stakeholder-provided information and recommend mitigation approaches.
- Contribute to internal team briefings, lessons-learned sessions, and cross-team alignment on domain insights.
- Maintain awareness of evolving mission priorities and regulatory changes that may impact governance activities.
- Ensure all domain-related contributions align with federal standards, privacy requirements (e.g., HIPAA), and security policies.
Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:- Deep, current knowledge of federal healthcare or defense health mission operations, organizational structures, and system ecosystems.
- Strong ability to translate complex domain concepts into actionable guidance for non-domain team members.
- Excellent facilitation and advisory skills for supporting embedded stakeholder interactions and team education.
- Analytical proficiency to validate information accuracy and identify domain-specific inconsistencies or risks.
- Clear written and verbal communication for documenting insights and briefing project leadership.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum 12-15 years of direct, progressive experience in federal healthcare or defense health environments, with substantial exposure to operational, systems, and regulatory aspects.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and explaining mission-domain processes, legacy and modern systems, and associated data governance implications.
- Proven success supporting cross-functional teams in complex, regulated settings through advisory, educational, or consultative roles.
- Active Secret security clearance (or eligibility) at the level required for federal access.
Preferred Qualifications:- Prior experience in defense health or military health system environments, including familiarity with organizational networks, treatment facilities, and enterprise systems.
- Knowledge of federal health data governance frameworks, interoperability standards, or compliance requirements.
- Experience participating in stakeholder engagements, metadata validation, or governance-related activities in distributed project settings.
- Prior advisory or mentoring roles supporting business analysis or data-focused teams in federal contracts.
Pay and BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
