<h3>Job Summary</h3><h3>Senior Interoperability Architect</h3><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Interoperability Architect <strong>LCAT Levels Supported:</strong> BPA1 / BPA2 (Senior tier; BPA1 typically for strategic/lead roles with higher experience/rates; BPA2 for execution-focused support)</p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong> 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.</p><h3>Primary Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise interoperability architectures, including HL7 (v2/v3), FHIR APIs, CDA documents, IHE profiles, eHealth Exchange, and VHIE frameworks.</li><li>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.</li><li>Oversee interface development, configuration, testing, and deployment of interoperable solutions, troubleshooting complex issues in production environments.</li><li>Collaborate with PMO, clinical, security, and development teams using SAFe/Agile methodologies for PI planning, dependency management, and KPI/OKR tracking.</li><li>Provide mentoring, technical guidance, and support for change management, training, and executive reporting/dashboards on interoperability performance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, ATO, cybersecurity, and health data standards while optimizing for scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.</li></ul><h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, or related field (Master’s preferred for BPA1).</li><li>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).</li><li>Deep expertise in EHR systems, API management, cloud technologies, data mapping, and interoperability standards/tools.</li><li>Relevant certifications: PMP, SAFe (Architect/Agilist), HL7/FHIR, or equivalents highly desired.</li><li>Proven skills in stakeholder engagement, documentation, and delivering high-quality solutions under federal contract requirements.</li></ul><h3>About <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/aptive">Aptive</a></h3><p>About <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/aptive">Aptive</a>. <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/aptive">Aptive</a> partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Vi