Chief Informatics Officer – Achieve True Work-Life Harmony

Department of Veterans Affairs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (FERS/TSP)

Paid time off

CME support

Malpractice protection

Federal employee benefits

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Fresno, CA seeks a Chief Informatics Officer to lead clinical informatics, data validation, and Cerner EHR deployment across VACCHCS sites. You will guide analytics, training, and data governance while advancing patient care and cybersecurity compliance.

As a member of executive leadership, you will drive adoption of health IT innovations, coordinate with VISN 21 facilities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence for America's

Qualifications

• Experience leading clinical informatics initiatives in healthcare.
• Strong data analytics and data governance capabilities.
• Proven track record with Cerner EHR deployments and interoperability.
• Leadership in change management and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical informatics strategy, data management, analytics, and training initiatives to optimize patient care
• Oversee Cerner EHR implementation and integration across all VACCHCS facilities
• Coordinate with VISN 21 facilities and ensure regulatory compliance
• Drive user experience improvements, workflow redesign, and technology adoption
• Provide executive leadership in information security and data governance
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork

Skills

Clinical informatics

Data analytics

Cerner EHR

Change management

Job description

About the VA's Mission
The Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to honoring America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. VA leaders help shape the future of care by integrating technology, data, and clinical expertise to serve those who have served our country.

Position Overview
As Chief Informatics Officer (CIO) at the Fresno VA, you will oversee and administer clinical informatics, data analysis and validation, software/hardware training, and troubleshooting across all VACCHCS facilities. You will be responsible for testing and validating systems, deploying Electronic Health Record Modernization (Cerner) across VACCHCS sites, and coordinating with VISN 21 facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead clinical informatics strategy, data management, analytics, and training initiatives to optimize patient care

• Analyze and interpret diverse data sets (including from Clinical Data Warehouse, VISTA, VSSC, Pyramid Analytics) to support care delivery

• Oversee and coordinate Cerner EHR implementation and integration across all facilities

• Serve as a change management leader-evaluate, streamline, and enhance clinical and administrative data processes

• Provide direct patient care that is compassionate, effective, and appropriate, supporting the full spectrum of health and wellness

• Apply advanced biomedical, clinical, and social science knowledge to clinical care and staff education

• Drive user experience improvements, workflow redesign, and technology adoption

• Support compliance with information security, data governance, and regulatory standards

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and respect

• Other executive duties as assigned

Outstanding Benefits & Retirement

• Salary: $225,000-$400,000 per year (plus potential incentives)

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription from Day 1

• Retirement:

  • Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): Government-backed pension

  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): up to 5% VA matching, separate from pension

• Paid Leave: 26 annual leave days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, up to 5 CME days

• Life Insurance: Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)

• Malpractice Protection: Free liability coverage

• CME Support and EDRP: Up to $200,000 in tax-free loan repayment (eligibility/location dependent)

Exceptional Quality of Life in Fresno, CA
Live in an affordable Central California city with great schools, a warm climate, and proximity to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks. Enjoy farm-to-table dining, a lively arts scene, and outdoor adventures.

Ready to Drive Innovation for Veterans' Health?
Lead informatics transformation in a mission-driven, collaborative environment.