Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $135,000.00 - $145,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
remote work
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Job Description
GovCIO is a leading technology company specializing in delivering innovative IT solutions and professional services to federal agencies. Dedicated to supporting government modernization initiatives, GovCIO partners with a variety of departments to enhance operational efficiency and advance digital transformation. Their expertise spans multiple sectors including health IT, defense, and civilian services, making them a trusted partner for complex federal projects. As a company committed to excellence, GovCIO emphasizes collaboration, technical expertise, and strategic planning to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of government clients. The organization values its workforce by fostering a culture of continuous learning and providing opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.
GovCIO is currently seeking a VistA Transition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Portfolio. This role is critical to the Department's Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiative, which aims to transition legacy VistA applications to more modern healthcare IT systems. As a senior technical resource, the VistA Transition SME will be responsible for analyzing, planning, coordinating, and executing tasks related to the migration and integration of these applications during EHRM deployments.
The SME will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including the Lead VistA Transition SME, Project Manager, Data Analysts, Technical SMEs, Technical Writers, government stakeholders, and site personnel. This collaborative environment ensures that the transition process addresses all technical and operational aspects necessary for a successful deployment. Responsibilities will include supporting site readiness assessments, transition planning, cutover execution, post-deployment validation, and ongoing operational monitoring. The SME also serves as the primary technical liaison for assigned implementation sites, providing expert advice on VistA applications, user workflows, access permissions, and transition impacts.
This fully remote position requires work during core business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with periodic weekend support during critical deployment and cutover phases. The salary range for this role is competitive, offering between $135,000 to $145,000 annually, reflecting the senior level of expertise and experience required.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with VistA menu structures, security keys, user access management, patch analysis, and operational metrics analysis. They must demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with proven ability to work independently and lead geographically dispersed teams in a remote, Agile environment. Experience with the VA healthcare IT environment, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and HealthShare technologies will be highly beneficial.
Joining GovCIO as a VistA Transition SME offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant healthcare IT modernization efforts within the federal government. The role is instrumental in ensuring the seamless and secure transition of legacy systems, ultimately enhancing the delivery of healthcare services to veterans across the United States. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and possess a passion for healthcare IT innovation will find this role fulfilling and impactful.
GovCIO is currently seeking a VistA Transition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Portfolio. This role is critical to the Department's Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiative, which aims to transition legacy VistA applications to more modern healthcare IT systems. As a senior technical resource, the VistA Transition SME will be responsible for analyzing, planning, coordinating, and executing tasks related to the migration and integration of these applications during EHRM deployments.
The SME will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including the Lead VistA Transition SME, Project Manager, Data Analysts, Technical SMEs, Technical Writers, government stakeholders, and site personnel. This collaborative environment ensures that the transition process addresses all technical and operational aspects necessary for a successful deployment. Responsibilities will include supporting site readiness assessments, transition planning, cutover execution, post-deployment validation, and ongoing operational monitoring. The SME also serves as the primary technical liaison for assigned implementation sites, providing expert advice on VistA applications, user workflows, access permissions, and transition impacts.
This fully remote position requires work during core business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with periodic weekend support during critical deployment and cutover phases. The salary range for this role is competitive, offering between $135,000 to $145,000 annually, reflecting the senior level of expertise and experience required.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with VistA menu structures, security keys, user access management, patch analysis, and operational metrics analysis. They must demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with proven ability to work independently and lead geographically dispersed teams in a remote, Agile environment. Experience with the VA healthcare IT environment, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and HealthShare technologies will be highly beneficial.
Joining GovCIO as a VistA Transition SME offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant healthcare IT modernization efforts within the federal government. The role is instrumental in ensuring the seamless and secure transition of legacy systems, ultimately enhancing the delivery of healthcare services to veterans across the United States. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and possess a passion for healthcare IT innovation will find this role fulfilling and impactful.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- fifteen or more years of work experience
- U.S. citizenship required
- ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- project team oriented mindset
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- strong decision-making and interpersonal skills
- experience with remote and Agile environments
- ability to work independently
- extensive knowledge of VistA systems
- experience with patch analysis and implementation
- analytical skillset to interpret usage data and operational metrics
- experience documenting business and technical requirements
- ability to lead dispersed teams
- collaboration skills
- familiarity with VA health IT landscape
- knowledge of Identity and Access Management and HealthShare technologies
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, systems, business, or a related scientific or technical discipline
- fifteen or more years of work experience
- ten years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required degree
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- analytical and problem-solving skills
- experience working with geographically dispersed teams in a remote and Agile environment
- ability to work independently, conduct technical research, and develop recommendations with minimal supervision
- extensive experience with VistA menu structures, security keys, user access management, provisioning processes, and access restriction activities
- experience supporting VistA patch analysis and implementation activities
- experience analyzing VistA usage data, reports, and operational metrics to identify trends, impacts, risks, and recommendations
- experience gathering, documenting, and translating business and technical requirements into actionable recommendations and deliverables
- experience leading geographically dispersed teams in a remote environment
- collaboration with development, engineering, and project management teams
- experience within a large Enterprise Health IT environment, specifically with VA
- familiarity with Identity and Access Management and HealthShare technologies
Job Duties
- Analyze VistA applications, package functionality, menus, HL7 interfaces, tasked jobs, security keys, and user access to assess transition impacts and modernization requirements
- present educational content and technical findings to project leadership and stakeholders
- conduct VistA application usage analysis using enterprise reports, Grafana dashboards, and other data sources to identify trends and support transition decisions
- develop implementation playbooks, VistA Usage Evaluation (VUE) reports, supporting documentation, and transition recommendations
- support site readiness, cutover, deployment, and post-implementation validation activities, including review of application activity, interfaces, and menu usage
- present technical findings and recommendations to project leadership, stakeholders, and implementation teams
- ensure the quality, accuracy, and completeness of implementation deliverables, technical documentation, and peer work products
- recommend transition improvements based on VistA usage analysis, operational findings, and customer feedback
- contribute to continuous improvement of VistA transition processes, methodologies, and best practices
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Expert Level (7+ years)
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