VistA SME

Blu Omega Inc.; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

EAP and mental health resources

Telehealth options

PTO and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Blu Omega Inc. is seeking a VistA Subject Matter Expert to support mission-critical VA healthcare technology initiatives and provide deep functional and technical expertise within the VA ecosystem.

You will analyze VistA applications, translate clinical requirements into actionable specs, and guide development, testing, deployment, and sustainment across cross-functional teams in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years supporting VistA applications, VA healthcare tech, or closely related federal health IT environments.
• Deep functional and technical knowledge of the VistA ecosystem, including application architecture, workflows, data structures, interfaces, and dependencies.
• Strong understanding of VistA FileMan, Data Dictionary, globals, routines, RPCs, and application configuration.
• Ability to interpret complex VistA concepts and translate into clear requirements and technical guidance.
• Troubleshooting expertise in VistA application, data, workflow, or integration issues.
• Experience supporting software testing, deployment, and sustainment activities within VA environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a VistA SME supporting application development, integration, modernization, and sustainment initiatives.
• Analyze VistA applications, workflows, data structures, files, routines, interfaces, and system dependencies.
• Translate business, clinical, and operational requirements into functional and technical requirements for development and engineering teams.
• Assess proposed application and interface changes to identify downstream impacts, dependencies, risks, and compatibility considerations within the VistA environment.
• Provide technical and functional guidance to developers, architects, analysts, testers, DevSecOps engineers, and product teams working with VistA.
• Support analysis and troubleshooting of complex application, data, interface, and production issues.
• Assist teams in understanding VistA FileMan structures, Data Dictionary definitions, globals, routines, RPCs, and other application components.
• Provide guidance on VistA interfaces and integrations with healthcare applications and services.
• Support requirements validation, testing, deployment planning, implementation, and post-deployment activities.
• Review technical designs, requirements, test scenarios, and implementation approaches for alignment with VistA standards.
• Document VistA architecture, workflows, data relationships, interfaces, dependencies, and operational processes.
• Collaborate with VA stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet mission, clinical, and operational needs.

Skills

VistA expertise

FileMan/Data Dictionary

System integration

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Tools

VistA RPCs

Job description

Back VistA SME
Application Development Ashburn , VA Sep 18, 2026

VistA SME
Remote

Blu Omega is seeking a VistA Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support mission-critical Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare technology initiatives. This role is responsible for providing deep functional and technical expertise within the VA healthcare ecosystem.

Program Overview

The Department of Veterans Affairs runs programs benefiting veterans and their families, including healthcare, education, and benefits services.

Key Details

Location: Remote
Clearance / Suitability: Public Trust eligibility required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a VistA subject matter expert supporting application development, integration, modernization, and sustainment initiatives.
• Analyze VistA applications, workflows, data structures, files, routines, interfaces, and system dependencies.
• Translate business, clinical, and operational requirements into functional and technical requirements for development and engineering teams.
• Assess proposed application and interface changes to identify downstream impacts, dependencies, risks, and compatibility considerations within the VistA environment.
• Provide technical and functional guidance to developers, architects, analysts, testers, DevSecOps engineers, and product teams working with VistA.
• Support analysis and troubleshooting of complex application, data, interface, and production issues.
• Assist teams in understanding VistA FileMan structures, Data Dictionary definitions, globals, routines, RPCs, and other application components.
• Provide guidance on VistA interfaces and integrations with healthcare applications and services.
• Support requirements validation, testing, deployment planning, implementation, and post-deployment activities.
• Review technical designs, requirements, test scenarios, and implementation approaches for alignment with VistA standards.
• Document VistA architecture, workflows, data relationships, interfaces, dependencies, and operational processes.
• Collaborate with VA stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet mission, clinical, and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years supporting VistA applications, VA healthcare technology, or closely related federal health IT environments.
• Deep functional and technical knowledge of the VistA ecosystem, including application architecture, workflows, data structures, interfaces, and dependencies.
• Strong understanding of VistA FileMan, Data Dictionary, globals, routines, RPCs, and application configuration.
• Experience analyzing VistA applications and impacts of system enhancements, integrations, and modernization.
• Supportive experience with VistA interfaces, data exchanges, and system integrations.
• Ability to interpret complex VistA concepts and translate into clear requirements and technical guidance.
• Troubleshooting expertise in VistA application, data, workflow, or integration issues.
• Experience supporting software testing, deployment, and sustainment activities within VA environments.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government credentials, including a PIV card if applicable.

Compensation

Salary Range: $140,000 - $155,000
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Blu Omega Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

Company Overview

Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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