VistA Transition SME (Remote)

GovCIO; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform with/‑

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a VistA Transition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the VA Health Portfolio in transitioning legacy VistA apps during EHRM deployments. This senior role analyzes, plans, coordinates, and executes transition activities, working with a distributed team and site personnel.

The SME will guide readiness, cutover, validation, and ongoing monitoring, providing expert guidance on VistA workflows, user access, and transition impacts. Periodic weekend support may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of work experience.
• 10 years may be substituted for the degree.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance.
• Strong written and oral communication, collaboration and problem-solving.
• Experience with geographically dispersed teams in a remote/Agile environment.
• Extensive experience with VistA menu structures, security keys, user access management, provisioning processes.
• Experience supporting VistA patch analysis and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze VistA applications, menus, HL7 interfaces, and user access to assess transition impacts.
• Present technical findings to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct VistA usage analysis using enterprise reports and Grafana dashboards.
• Develop playbooks, VUE reports, and transition recommendations.
• Support site readiness, cutover, deployment, and post-implementation validation activities.
• Present findings and recommendations to project teams.
• Ensure quality and completeness of deliverables and documentation.
• Suggest transition improvements based on analysis and feedback.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of VistA transition processes.

Skills

VistA knowledge

Remote work coordination

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

VA experience

Leadership in remote teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Systems/Business

15+ years work experience

10 years substituted for degree

Tools

Grafana

HL7 interfaces

VistA Usage Evaluation (VUE) Reports

Security keys & access provisioning

Job description

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

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. The SME also serves as the primary technical liaison for assigned implementation sites, providing expert guidance on VistA applications, workflows, user access, and transition impacts. 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.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to project leadership, stakeholders, and implementation teams.
• 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.
• Project Team oriented mindset with excellent written and oral communication skills with good decision-making, interpersonal skills.
• 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 to identify trends, impacts, risks, and recommendations.
• Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business and technical requirements into actionable recommendations and deliverables.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in a remote environment.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other teams, such as development, engineering, and project management, to support the delivery of solutions.
• Ability to work independently and conduct research with minimal guidance and supervision.
• 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 Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare IT programs and Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) initiatives.
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM), HealthShare technologies, and enterprise healthcare environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop technical documentation, executive briefings, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and provide technical guidance to analysts, technical writers, and cross-functional teams while working independently.

Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance

Posted Salary Range

USD $135,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

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

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.