Health Informatics Program Manager

Job Summary

Aptive is seeking a Health Informatics Program Manager to lead several engineering projects for the Veterans Health Administration. The ideal candidate will have experience leading software engineering, data and test teams and an interest in improving our healthcare system through data science applied across patient safety, policy, usability, clinical and revenue cycle domains. Using their informatics expertise, the Health Informatics Program Manager will influence internal and federal leadership teams as a trusted advisor with a focus on improving healthcare operations and clinical outcomes. The position offers stimulating advanced analytics activities (AI/ML), in a rich healthcare environment. This position is remote but requires periodic travel to Aptive’s Alexandria, Virginia headquarters.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead Aptive’s health informatics programs working with government entities to apply data science, decision intelligence, and analytics to transform healthcare operations and improve patient outcomes.

Guide, mentor, and lead a senior data team ensuring interoperability standards, security, and general requirements are met

Collect, elaborate, and manage requirements from customers - actively participate in setting up and managing new studies

Set technical direction, manage schedules, resources and customer satisfaction

Inform leadership and subordinates on technical tools, methodologies, and resources used for conducting studies and analyzing classified and unclassified information

Lead team in the application of operations research techniques and in-depth knowledge of data science techniques and methodologies such as machine learning, predictive analysis, prescriptive analysis and optimization, and other emerging analytical technique

Plan, forecast, identify, and define major problems and future needs, seeks root causes, develops practical courses of action and timely solutions and identifies opportunities for significant process enhancements and recommended changes

Evaluate the performance of decision systems, models, and tools; involves peers and team members in analyzing strengths and weaknesses in performance, and spearheads pilots and planned functional or technical change initiatives

Manage relationship with VA clients and strategic partners

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience and domain expertise in Health Informatics, Health IT, and/or Clinical Informatics
• Expert level skill across Python, R, SQL, Java, Julia, Scala and applications like SPSS, SAS
• 5+ years of advanced data analysis (AI/ML) experience
• Strong experience working with data and AI/ML platforms (Azure ML, AWS AI/ML, DataBricks, Palantir, SnowFlakes, etc.)
• Expertise in software/big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka
• Proficiency in visualization tools (PowerApps, PowerBI, Looker, Metabase, Tableau, seaborn, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration and communication (verbal and writing) skills with fluency in MS Office.
• Passion for continuous learning as data science evolves.
• Healthcare, research, and consulting experience preferred
• PhD / Masters / BS degree in data science, statistics, or computer/information science or similar area a minimum

Desired Qualifications

• Expertise in Electronic Health Record Management (EHRM) system integration and support
• Direct experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs and/or Veterans Health Administration

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else. We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.