Enterprise Architect

• Direct the end-to-end architecture across PACS, VNA, diagnostic viewers, MPI, EHR integration, data exchange, AI, hosting, informatics, and operations.
• Architect technical solutions that support VistA (Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) and Oracle Health EHR coexistence across clinical systems and enterprise environments.
• Translate clinical imaging workflows into scalable technical architecture and cloud deployment patterns within the VAEC (Department of Veterans Affairs Enterprise Cloud).
• Provide direct technical escalation and architecture governance to leadership while ensuring vendor-neutral integration across all functional platforms.
• Lead the architectural design for enterprise imaging deployments spanning multi-facility environments, ensuring operational stability and technical alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, platform developers, and vendor partners to drive seamless health data exchange and system interoperability.

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline with 10+ years of healthcare IT experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Experience architecting or supporting enterprise imaging platforms (PACS, VNA, viewers) in multi-facility or complex healthcare environments, with exposure to large-scale deployments ideally spanning 10 or more facilities.
• Familiarity with DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine), HL7 (Health Level Seven), or IHE (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise) integration profiles and standards.
• Practical experience with Oracle Health EHR integration frameworks, including strategies to support coexistence or migration with legacy VistA systems.
• Experience implementing cloud architecture patterns within the VAEC or equivalent enterprise cloud environments., * CIIP (Certified Imaging Informatics Professional) certification.
• Master’s degree in health informatics, systems engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline.
• Experience implementing vendor-neutral integration patterns and enterprise AI tools within clinical workflows.
• Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to present technical architectures to executive and clinical leadership.

Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Veterans Affairs Moderate Risk BI (Background Investigation) or Public Trust clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and engage with team members.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and government stakeholders, which may involve delivering technical presentations; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.