Senior Interoperability Architect

Job Summary

Senior Interoperability Architect

Job Title: Senior Interoperability Architect LCAT Levels Supported: BPA1 / BPA2 (Senior tier; BPA1 typically for strategic/lead roles with higher experience/rates; BPA2 for execution-focused support)

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.

About Aptive

About Aptive. Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300+ nationwide.

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. About Aptive: Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300+ nationwide.

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