Deployment and Implementation Operations Lead (REMOTE)

Koniag Government Services; Maryland; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Deployment and Implementation Operations Lead to coordinate enterprise-wide EHR deployment efforts in a complex federal healthcare environment. This senior role oversees governance, readiness plans, go-live, and incident command with cross-functional teams across multiple sites.

The candidate will require 5+ years in federal health IT, Oracle Millennium EHR experience, strong PM skills, and ability to obtain a US public trust.

Qualifications

• Proven experience deploying Oracle Millennium EHR across multiple sites.
• Deep understanding of EHR systems, healthcare IT infra, and federal health IT initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile PM and deployment best practices.
• Strong leadership managing cross-functional deployment teams.
• Experience in large-scale IT/EHR deployments and governance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enterprise-wide EHR implementation and deployment activities.
• Oversee governance, readiness planning, go-live, and on-site incident command.
• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple sites and stakeholder groups.
• Develop deployment plans, test scripts, and cutover activities.
• Communicate complex IT concepts to clinical staff and leadership.

Skills

Oracle Millennium EHR

EHR systems & healthcare IT

Agile PM methodologies

Leadership & cross-functional teams

Large-scale IT/EHR deployments

Deployment plans & cutovers

IT infra & system integration

Healthcare data migration

Risk mitigation & stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Education

Master’s in Health Informatics or related

Bachelor’s in health IT or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

MS Office & PM tools

Job description

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Deployment and Implementation Operations Lead (Project Manager III – Deployment Lead I&D) to support Kadiak and our government customer. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. The position is remote.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

The Implementation and Deployment Operations Lead (Project Manager III) will serve as a senior operational and deployment leader responsible for enterprise-wide coordination, governance, and operational oversight of Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation and deployment activities within a complex federal healthcare environment. This role supports ongoing enterprise operations through oversight of Implementation, Deployment, Cohort Evaluation and Readiness Plan, and Go-Live and Onsite Incident Command.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proven experience deploying and integrating the Oracle Millennium EHR across multiple sites.
• Deep understanding of EHR systems, healthcare IT infrastructure, and federal health IT initiatives.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile) and deployment best practices.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage cross-functional deployment teams.
• Excellent project management skills with experience in large-scale IT/EHR deployments.
• Proficiency in developing detailed deployment plans, test scripts, and cutover activities.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, system integration, and EHR principles.
• Background in healthcare data migration and patient record management.
• Strong problem-solving, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to clinical and non-technical staff.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and project management tools.

Desired Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of Meaningful Use, HIPAA, and healthcare data security requirements.
• Experience working with tribal healthcare facilities or IHS programs.
• Understanding of IHS policies and federal healthcare regulations.
• Ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide team members through the challenges of large-scale deployments.
• Aptitude for driving process improvements and innovative deployment strategies.
• Proficiency in risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making under pressure.

Required Criteria

• Minimum 5 years project management experience
• Minimum 5 years Federal Government experience
• 7–10+ years in implementing Health IT solutions including Oracle Millenium EHR product.
• Data Analytics & Reporting using tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Tableau

Security Requirement

• US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance of at least a public trust

Favorable Criteria

• Master’s degree in Health Informatics, IT, or related field
• 7-10 years hospital or clinic experience
• Experience presenting to large groups or key stakeholders preferred
• Experience with Epic, Cerner, or other major EHR platforms preferred.
• PMP, ITIL, or SAFe Agile certifications preferred

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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