Senior Interoperability Architect

Aptive Resources; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptive Resources is seeking a Senior Interoperability Architect to lead the design, governance, and optimization of health information exchange across VA/VHA and federal partners. This role supports enterprise modernization and clinical informatics initiatives.

You will oversee HL7, FHIR, CDA, IHE-based integrations, guide SAFe/agile teams, and deliver dashboards for executive audiences while maintaining FedRAMP and cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of health IT interoperability architecture experience, preferably VA/VHA or federal.
• Certifications in HL7/FHIR and/or project management are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of enterprise interoperability architectures (HL7, FHIR, CDA, IHE).
• Conduct assessments, gap analyses, risk evaluations, and solution design for integrations.
• Oversee interface development, testing, and deployment of interoperable solutions.
• Collaborate with PMO, clinical, security, and development teams using SAFe/Agile.
• Provide mentoring and executive reporting on interoperability performance.
• Ensure FedRAMP, ATO, cybersecurity, and health data standards compliance.

Skills

EHR systems

API management

Cloud technologies

Data mapping

Interoperability standards

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Health Informatics

Tools

HL7

FHIR

CDA

IHE profiles

eHealth Exchange

VHIE

PMP

SAFe

Job description

Job Title: Senior Interoperability Architect LCAT Levels Supported: BPA1 / BPA2

Position Summary

The Senior Interoperability Architect provides expert leadership in the design, implementation, governance, and optimization of health information exchange architectures. This role ensures seamless, secure data interoperability across VA/VHA systems (including Oracle Health/Cerner EHR, VistA), federal partners, and external networks, directly supporting OIP PWS objectives for clinical informatics, patient safety, and enterprise modernization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise interoperability architectures, including HL7 (v2/v3), FHIR APIs, CDA documents, IHE profiles, eHealth Exchange, and VHIE frameworks.
• Conduct comprehensive technical assessments, gap analyses, risk evaluations, and solution design for integration requirements; recommend strategies to align with PWS goals, regulatory standards, and value streams.
• Oversee interface development, configuration, testing, and deployment of interoperable solutions, troubleshooting complex issues in production environments.
• Collaborate with PMO, clinical, security, and development teams using SAFe/Agile methodologies for PI planning, dependency management, and KPI/OKR tracking.
• Provide mentoring, technical guidance, and support for change management, training, and executive reporting/dashboards on interoperability performance.
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, ATO, cybersecurity, and health data standards while optimizing for scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or related field (Master’s preferred for BPA1).
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in health IT interoperability architecture, with strong preference for VA/VHA or federal healthcare environments (higher end for BPA1).
• Deep expertise in EHR systems, API management, cloud technologies, data mapping, and interoperability standards/tools.
• Relevant certifications: PMP, SAFe (Architect/Agilist), HL7/FHIR, or equivalents highly desired.
• Proven skills in stakeholder engagement, documentation, and delivering high-quality solutions under federal contract requirements.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.