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.

Contact Information

Name: Angela Ablack

Phone: N/A



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.