Subject Matter Expert - Health System Analyst

Brief Description

Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Subject Matter Expert – Health System Analyst who will provide expert-level support to the VHA Office of Finance in advancing healthcare data analytics, system modernization, and financial decision-making. This position plays a critical role in supporting VHA programs like iFAMS deployment and Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM), offering insights based on deep knowledge of healthcare IT systems, large-scale data analysis, and VHA financial frameworks. The SME collaborates with program teams to analyze trends, support strategic initiatives, and produce actionable reports that guide policy and operational improvements.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on electronic health record systems
• Support project teams by providing healthcare IT and data analysis expertise across key functional areas:
• Data Analytics
• Financial Management
• Resource Management
• Financial Policy and Training
• Payment Operations
• iFAMS Deployment
• EHR Modernization
• Participate in post-award project kickoff and support weekly/bi-monthly project reporting:
• Weekly Status Briefings
• Weekly Task Reports
• Bi-Monthly Budget Trackers
• Provide ongoing support to the Data Analytics team through complex data modeling, trend, comparative, and predictive analysis
• Produce clear, actionable reports, assessments, and documentation based on task-specific assignments
• Align analysis and deliverables with VHA’s Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) model and Managerial Cost Accounting (MCA) processes
• Coordinate closely with the Government team to define expectations, timelines, and deliverables for each assignment
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and federal healthcare IT standards
  
  

Requirements

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Oracle Millennium or other major electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Strong understanding of VHA financial systems, including VERA and Managerial Cost Accounting
• Advanced expertise in data management, trend analysis, comparative and predictive analytics
• Ability to translate complex data into executive-level briefings and operational insights
• Experience working in large, enterprise-level healthcare environments involving diverse technologies
• Familiarity with VHA and/or DoD healthcare systems strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in health, IT, Public Health, Health Administration, Data Science, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• At least 10 years of experience as a healthcare IT consultant or analyst
• At least 10 years of experience in data management within large enterprise environments
• Experience with VHA or Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare systems is preferred
• Deep knowledge of Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) and Managerial Cost Accounting processes is required
  
  
  

Why Join Sierra7?

Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability

Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits

• Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident
• 401K
• Legal Assistance
• Financial Wellness
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Federal Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning Employee
• Referral Program
  
  
  

Summary

This posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of Sierra7, Inc. and will not be acknowledged or returned.

We will never send communications through any other domain, including @sierra7careers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. ALL communications will come from a @sierra7.com domain. We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Sierra7 employee, please contact us at Talent.Acquisition@sierra7.com

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity.

Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled