Healthcare Integration Architect - Cerner / Oracle Health

Emerging Tech is seeking an Healthcare Integration Architect to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. This role is responsible for leading system integration efforts across complex healthcare environments, ensuring alignment between clinical workflows, technical architecture, and enterprise standards. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with EHR systems, preferably Oracle Health/Cerner, along with deep expertise in systems integration, interoperability, and project delivery within large-scale healthcare or federal environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage system integration efforts across EHR and related healthcare platforms
• Align clinical workflows, technical solutions, and enterprise architecture
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, and performance tracking
• Ensure integration across EHR systems, ancillary systems, and third-party applications
• Track and manage project schedules, costs, and performance metrics
• Identify integration risks, system gaps, and dependencies, and drive mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with clinical stakeholders, technical teams, and federal partners to ensure successful delivery
• Support the design, development, and enhancement of healthcare IT systems
• Provide technical guidance on interoperability, system compatibility, and workflow optimization
• Willingness and ability to travel 70%

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in healthcare IT or enterprise IT environments
• Strong experience with systems integration and interoperability such as HL7, FHIR, or APIs
• Experience managing or leading complex IT projects or integration efforts
• Deep understanding of SDLC and project lifecycle methodologies
• Experience tracking cost, schedule, and performance metrics
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business, or a related technical discipline, or an additional 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal healthcare programs
• Experience with Oracle Health/Cerner EHR systems
• Experience supporting large-scale EHR implementations or modernization efforts
• Experience in clinical solutions, ancillary systems, business operations, or reporting tools such as Power BI or Discern

Compensation for this role is expected to be in the range of $100,000 to $125,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.