Senior Interoperability Architect

Aptive Resources

. Develop, refine, and maintain interoperability specifications, including standards, data models, profiles, and implementation guides, for VA exchange use cases .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and maintaining interoperability specifications, including HL7 V2, C-CDA, and FHIR. Proficient in analyzing industry standards and business requirements to design solutions that align with federal interoperability policies.

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Interoperability Specification DevelopmentHL7 V2, C-CDA, and FHIR ProficiencyONC Standards & Interoperability Framework FamiliarityExperience with FHIR Conformance Testing ToolsStandards Adoption and Conformance Experience

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Hard Skills

Interoperability SpecificationsData ModelsImplementation GuidesHL7 SpecificationsFHIR ProfilesAPI SpecificationsConformance Criteria DefinitionStandards-Based APIsIndustry Standards AnalysisTechnical Guidance

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

InfernoTouchstoneHL7 FHIR ValidatorVistA/CPRSVHIEJLVVA Lighthouse APIsFederal EHR

Certifications & Qualifications

HL7 CertificationHL7 FHIR Proficiency

Industry Keywords

Federal Interoperability PolicyEHealth ExchangeCarequalityCommonWellTEFCAVA SystemsSAFeScrum

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, refine, and maintain interoperability specifications, including standards, data models, profiles, and implementation guides, for VA exchange use cases
Analyze industry standards, VHA business requirements, and relevant technological innovation to recommend specification approaches
Design solutions using HL7 V2, C-CDA, and FHIR, including FHIR profiles and API specifications that extend VA’s use of standards-based APIs
Define specifications supporting exchange with community care providers, the Department of Defense, and other partners, aligned to national exchange frameworks
Develop standards-based specifications for device and system interfaces supporting the Federal EHR
Lead discovery and prototyping for new standards needs, such as consent management and time zone interoperability
Define conformance criteria and testing approaches, and track adoption of standards across VA systems and exchange partners
Align specifications with the ONC Standards & Interoperability (S&I) Framework, USCDI, and applicable federal interoperability policy
Contribute interoperability architecture inputs to OCI’s Architecture Runway Collaborative and cross-team dependency reviews
Participate in PI Planning, backlog refinement, iteration ceremonies, and system demos; help decompose Epics into Features with clear acceptance criteria
Provide technical guidance to analysts and informaticists, and present architecture recommendations to OCI leadership and VA Business Owners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in standards development, adoption, and conformance
Experience developing, refining, or maintaining interoperability specifications, such as standards, data models, profiles, or implementation guides
Familiarity with HL7 specifications, including V2, C-CDA, and FHIR
Familiarity with the ONC Standards & Interoperability (S&I) Framework and related federal interoperability policies
Experience analyzing industry standards and business requirements to design interoperability solutions
Ability to obtain and maintain a VA background investigation at the level assigned to the position
Must reside and work in the United States with U.S. work authorization
Desired: Master’s degree in health informatics, computer science, or a related field
Desired: HL7 FHIR Proficiency or another HL7 certification
Desired: Experience authoring FHIR implementation guides, participating in HL7 workgroups, or sponsoring ballots
Desired: Experience with national exchange frameworks, such as eHealth Exchange, Carequality, CommonWell, or TEFCA
Desired: Experience with FHIR conformance testing tools, such as Inferno, Touchstone, or the HL7 FHIR Validator
Desired: Experience with VA systems, such as VistA/CPRS, VHIE, JLV, or VA Lighthouse APIs, or with the Federal EHR (Oracle Health)
Desired: Experience on SAFe or Scrum teams