Sr. Healthcare SME

Trilogy Federal provides financial management, information technology (IT) consulting, program management services, and strategic consulting to federal agencies. Trilogy has an extensive history helping federal clients achieve their most ambitious business modernization and optimization goals with the ability to deliver targeted subject matter expertise and full life cycle support.

Seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Senior Healthcare Subject Matter Expert (SME) to play a pivotal role in advancing healthcare informatics projects within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This position requires a deep understanding of health informatics, clinical data reconciliation, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and medical data coding standards. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in healthcare-related projects, with a strong emphasis on leveraging data to improve patient care and operational efficiency within the VA. This role involves leading subject matter expertise, guiding analysis sessions, defining user requirements, and providing strategic advice to project teams. 

Please note, this position is contingent upon award (expected July/August 2024).

• Healthcare Informatics Leadership: Provide leading subject matter expertise in healthcare informatics to support and enhance VA healthcare-related projects. Utilize extensive knowledge in health information management to guide project teams and stakeholders. 
• Clinical Data Reconciliation: Lead efforts in reconciling VA clinical data from disparate sources, employing knowledge of ontologies, taxonomies, and semantics. Facilitate the adoption and implementation of clinical data exchange formats such as FHIR, Blue Button, and CCDA. 
• EHR Medical Data Expertise: Demonstrate expertise in Electronic Health Record Medical Data, including familiarity with the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD), to support the development and implementation of EHR systems. 
• Health Data Repository (HDR) Utilization: Leverage experience with the VA Health Data Repository to enhance data access, analysis, and reporting capabilities, contributing to informed decision-making and improved healthcare outcomes. 
• VA Informatics Infrastructure: Apply knowledge of VA Informatics and Computing Infrastructure to support the integration, analysis, and management of healthcare data across VA systems. 
• Coding Standards Proficiency: Utilize experience with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding to support accurate data documentation, billing, and reporting processes. 

• Master’s degree or higher in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, or equivalent discipline. 
• 15+ years of experience in healthcare informatics, with significant projects experience within the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
• 1+ years of experience providing subject matter expertise in healthcare-related projects, including guiding analysis sessions and defining user requirements. 
• 1+ years of experience in clinical data reconciliation using ontologies, taxonomies, semantics, etc., from disparate sources, and in clinical data exchange formats such as FHIR, Blue Button, and CCDA. 
• 1+ years of experience with Electronic Health Record Medical Data, VASRD, VA Health Data Repository (HDR), VA Informatics and Computing Infrastructure, CPT Coding, and ICD Coding. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex healthcare data and translate findings into actionable insights. 
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels and facilitating cross-functional collaboration. 
• Proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, complex healthcare environment. 
• Deep understanding of the VA’s healthcare systems, data, and processes, with the ability to navigate and influence within the VA ecosystem. 

• VA or VBA experience 

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Optional FSA
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• No cost group term life/AD&D plan, and optional supplemental coverage
• Pet insurance
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Tuition and training reimbursement

Regarding remote positions, Trilogy Federal is able to offer virtual employment in the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

Trilogy Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.