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VistA Transition SME (Remote)

Job summary

Atlanta
Engineering

Work model

Remote first
Only US
1 week ago
Job description

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a VistA Transition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Portfolio. The VistA Transition SME serves as a senior technical resource responsible for analyzing, planning, coordinating, and executing activities supporting the transition of legacy VistA applications during Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) deployments.

Working closely with the Lead VistA Transition SME, Project Manager, Data Analysts, Technical SMEs, Technical Writers, government stakeholders, and site personnel, this role supports site readiness, transition planning, cutover execution, post-deployment validation, and ongoing operational monitoring.

This position is fully remote within the United States. Core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM--5:00 PM Eastern Time. Periodic weekend support is required during EHRM deployment and cutover events.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
  • Fifteen (15) or more years of work experience. (Ten (10) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required degree).
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, collaboration, 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.
  • Experience within a large Enterprise Health IT environment, specifically with VA.
  • Familiar with Identity and Access Management, and Health Share technologies.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience supporting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VistA systems in enterprise or multi-site environments.
  • Experience supporting VA healthcare IT programs and Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.

Compensation

  • Salary Range: USD $135,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers passionate about transforming government IT. We deliver innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

Interview & Hiring Process

If selected, you can expect:

  1. Virtual video interview (camera must be on; valid photo ID required).
  2. Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening.
  3. Background check (criminal history, education verification, and employment history).

Employee Perks

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate Discounts
  • Learning & Development platform
  • Training, Education and Certification Assistance
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Internal Mobility Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Work Environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.