Senior Interoperability Architect

Job Summary

Providing expert leadership in health information exchange architectures, the full-time Senior Interoperability Architect will design, implement, and optimize interoperability solutions across VA/VHA systems and federal partners, ensuring secure data exchange and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise interoperability architectures, including HL7, FHIR APIs, and eHealth Exchange frameworks
• Conduct technical assessments and gap analyses to recommend strategies that align with PWS goals and regulatory standards
• Oversee the development, configuration, testing, and deployment of interoperable solutions while troubleshooting complex production issues

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or a related field (Master's preferred for BPA1)
• 8-12+ years of experience in health IT interoperability architecture, preferably within VA/VHA or federal healthcare environments
• Deep expertise in EHR systems, API management, cloud technologies, and interoperability standards/tools
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, SAFe (Architect/Agilist), or HL7/FHIR are highly desired
• Proven skills in stakeholder engagement and delivering high-quality solutions under federal contract requirements