Sr. Data Health Analyst - EHR
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
NonePublic Trust/Other Required:
MBI (T2)Job Family:
Data Science and Data EngineeringJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Clinical Documentation, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Structured Query Language (SQL)Certifications:
NoneExperience:
5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
NoJob Description:
The Senior Health Data Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting a large-scale electronic medical record (EMR) modernization and sustainment program. This role focuses on the integration, optimization, and long-term operational support of EMR data across a large, federated healthcare environment. The Analyst is responsible for developing and validating technical documentation, ensuring the accuracy of data mapping logic, enhancing database and system performance, and supporting the reliability of Cache/IRIS and Ensemble systems used throughout the program.
A core function of the role is to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex data journaling, database filing, and system performance issues. The Senior Health Data Analyst works across multiple environments to review and optimize Cache classes, SQL scripts, extraction routines, and metadata processes. The role includes close collaboration with Client Architects and InterSystems engineers to conduct gap analyses, resolve database and server challenges, and support high-availability configurations. The Analyst also contributes to the development of APIs, technical guides, code libraries, and supports the rollout of Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools.
This role is remote with 25% travel to nationwide VA sites.
Work Visa Sponsorship will not be considered for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Create and maintain user and technical documentation, including detailed mapping logic for external stakeholders.
Validate mapping logic and ensure accuracy across systems and processes.
Analyze and resolve journaling and data filing issues using Cache tools, and develop corrective action plans.
Review and optimize Cache classes across all regions and environments.
Review, validate, and enhance SQL table-loading scripts (Historical Pulls) across multiple districts.
Monitor and evaluate upgrades to Cache/IRIS databases and Ensemble to ensure stable performance.
Assess high-availability configurations for Cache/IRIS and Ensemble, validating alignment with program goals.
Analyze legacy EMR extraction processes and recommend enhancements to meet evolving Cerner metadata requirements.
Conduct performance analyses and recommend improvements for Cache/IRIS databases and Ensemble configurations.
Support troubleshooting efforts with InterSystems to resolve database and server issues.
Prepare weekly Cache/IRIS issue reports summarizing challenges and resolutions.
Conduct gap analysis with Client Architects to identify additional features or capabilities needed for metadata and change management.
Perform quality assurance reviews on software code, interfaces, and technical configurations.
Prepare and maintain technical artifacts, including technical guides, SOAP/REST APIs, code libraries, and related documentation.
Support development of technical components for the program’s Natural Language Processing (NLP) toolset.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive electronic health records (EHR) support outcome-based functional capability a large-scale electronic medical record (EMR) modernization and sustainment program
3+ years of direct clinical information Systems and clinical data management experience supporting EHR activities for a software as a service (SaaS) managed EHR solution
Proficiency with Cache/IRIS databases, Ensemble, and SQL
Ability to conduct QA reviews on code, APIs, interfaces, and database processes
Must be able to obtain a Position of Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
Advanced analytics experience
Cerner data validation expertise
Experience with data de-identification practices
Knowledge of HL7/FHIR reconciliation
Familiarity with senior-level workflow needs in large healthcare organizations
Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools
Understanding of Cerner metadata changes and legacy EMR extraction processes
WHY GDIT:
Work on a mission that matters—delivering outcomes for Veterans and their families.
Access the latest cloud and automation technologies in a modern engineering environment.
Enjoy flexible work options, continuous learning, and a strong culture of purpose and performance.
Be part of a collaborative team driving innovation in government IT.
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The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
10-25%Telecommuting Options:
RemoteWork Location:
Any Location / RemoteAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans