VistA Transition SME (Remote)

Overview: GovCIO is seeking a VistA Transition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Portfolio. The VistA Transition SME serves as a senior technical resource responsible for analyzing, planning, coordinating, and executing activities supporting the transition of legacy VistA applications during Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) deployments. Working closely with the Lead VistA Transition SME, Project Manager, Data Analysts, Technical SMEs, Technical Writers, government stakeholders, and site personnel, this role supports site readiness, transition planning, cutover execution, post\-deployment validation, and ongoing operational monitoring. The SME also serves as the primary technical liaison for assigned implementation sites, providing expert guidance on VistA applications, workflows, user access, and transition impacts. This position is fully remote within the United States. Core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time. Periodic weekend support is required during EHRM deployment and cutover events. Responsibilities: * Analyze VistA applications, workflows, menus, HL7 interfaces, tasked jobs, security keys, and user access to assess transition impacts. * Perform VistA usage analysis using enterprise reporting tools, Grafana dashboards, and operational data to support transition planning and decision\-making. * Develop implementation playbooks, technical documentation, transition reports, and customer deliverables. * Support site readiness assessments, deployment activities, cutover events, and post\-implementation validation for assigned sites. * Review system activity following deployment and recommend additional transition actions based on usage data, operational findings, and customer feedback. * Ensure the quality and accuracy of technical documentation, peer deliverables, and program artifacts while supporting continuous process improvement. * Present technical findings and recommendations to project leadership, stakeholders, and customer representatives. Qualifications: **Required Skills and Experience*** Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or 10 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of the degree). * Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting enterprise systems architecture, software engineering, or complex healthcare IT environments. * Demonstrated expertise with VistA or comparable enterprise EHR platforms, including application architecture, workflows, system dependencies, and modernization initiatives. * Experience analyzing application portfolios and supporting large\-scale system transition or modernization efforts. * Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, collaboration, and problem\-solving skills. * Experience working with geographically dispersed teams in a remote and Agile environment. * Ability to work independently, conduct technical research, and de