Standards Development Organization Liaison – Knowledge Management

Aptive Resources

. Represent VHA in standards development organizations and related bodies, including HL7, SNOMED International, Regenstrief/LOINC, NCPDP, X12, DICOM, IHE, and ISO/TC 215 .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health data standards development, project management, and knowledge management, with a strong ability to analyze and translate standards requirements for diverse stakeholders. Proficient in building structured knowledge repositories and facilitating effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

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Health Data Standards DevelopmentProject ManagementKnowledge ManagementHL7 V2, CDA, FHIR, SNOMED CT, LOINCStrong Written and Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementHealth Data Standards AnalysisKnowledge Repository DevelopmentImplementation Guide CurationStandards Requirements Translation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Version Control SystemsDocumentation Libraries

Industry Keywords

HL7SNOMED InternationalRegenstrief/LOINCNCPDPX12DICOMIHEISO/TC 215VA Background Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent VHA in standards development organizations and related bodies, including HL7, SNOMED International, Regenstrief/LOINC, NCPDP, X12, DICOM, IHE, and ISO/TC 215
Track ballot cycles, comment periods, workgroup calendars, and implementation guide development
Prepare and submit VA comments, ballot reconciliations, and change requests
Coordinate VA participation and maintain working relationships with standards organization staff and federal counterparts
Analyze standards, implementation guides, and terminology releases for operational impact on VHA systems and workflows
Translate standards requirements for informatics analysts, clinical SMEs, architects, and program leadership
Advise on adoption timing, conformance expectations, implementation gaps, and costs
Support requirements development and interoperability design decisions
Resolve conflicts between standards and existing VA policy
Own the program’s knowledge management approach for standards and interoperability content
Build and maintain repository structures, taxonomies, naming conventions, and version control
Curate implementation guides, value sets, terminology mappings, decision records, position papers, meeting summaries, and lessons learned
Establish content review cycles and develop SOPs, job aids, reference materials, and onboarding content
Support communities of practice and recurring knowledge-sharing sessions
Manage schedules, dependencies, and deliverables
Produce status reports, briefing materials, and executive summaries for VA leadership
Facilitate working sessions, capture decisions and action items, and drive them to closure
Coordinate with OIP work streams and adjacent VA programs
Support government leads with documentation, meeting logistics, and follow-through on external commitments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Ten years of experience in project management for standards development
Demonstrated participation in one or more health data standards development organizations, including ballot, comment, or workgroup involvement
Working knowledge of health data standards and terminologies, including HL7 V2, CDA, FHIR, SNOMED CT, LOINC, RxNorm, and ICD
Experience building and maintaining structured knowledge repositories, documentation libraries, or content governance processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to obtain and maintain the required VA background investigation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply
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