Subject Matter Expert – Health Systems Analyst

Aptive Resources

. Support the analysis, design, development, and implementation of business processes within the VHA .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing, designing, and implementing healthcare business processes within the VHA, with a strong focus on Veterans healthcare program areas and process improvement initiatives. Proven ability to collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to align operational and clinical requirements with strategic goals.

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Healthcare Business Process DesignVHA Medical Center OperationsLean Six Sigma CertificationFederal Healthcare Policy DevelopmentProcess Improvement Leadership

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Hard Skills

Business Process AnalysisWorkflow RedesignOperational AssessmentHealthcare Delivery RequirementsClinical Process Integration

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Healthcare Education Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six SigmaChange Management (PROSCI®)

Industry Keywords

Veterans HealthcarePatient Centered Medical HomeMental HealthTelehealthGeriatrics and Extended Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the analysis, design, development, and implementation of business processes within the VHA
Conduct detailed assessments of current state operations and define future state concepts
Develop new business processes and redesign existing workflows
Monitor redesigned processes to ensure sustained improvement and alignment with VHA policies, priorities, and strategic goals
Perform continuous process analysis in response to policy updates, organizational changes, and evolving healthcare delivery requirements
Provide subject matter expertise on VHA Medical Center operations, VISN structures, and clinical/business process integration
Apply specialized knowledge in Veterans healthcare program areas including Patient Centered Medical Home, Mental Health, Prosthetics, Telehealth, Women’s Health, Specialty Care, Veterans Homelessness, and Geriatrics and Extended Care
Collaborate with VHA leadership and stakeholders to ensure process improvement initiatives meet operational and clinical requirements
Advise on integration of business and clinical processes with affiliated healthcare education systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Health Systems Management, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, or related field
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a large-scale government integrated healthcare system, with substantive Veterans healthcare program involvement
Proven expertise in analyzing, designing, developing, and implementing healthcare business processes
Extensive experience with VHA Medical Center operations and working knowledge of VISN structures
Strong understanding of both clinical and administrative processes within the VHA
Experience with affiliated healthcare education systems
Demonstrated ability to diagnose operational challenges and develop effective process redesign strategies
Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills
Experience leading enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives in Federal healthcare systems
Knowledge of Federal healthcare policy development and implementation
Certification in Lean Six Sigma, Change Management (e.g., PROSCI®), or related methodologies

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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