Senior Subject Matter Expert – Federal Healthcare IT Acquisition & Contracts

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rockITdata is seeking a highly experienced Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Federal Healthcare IT Acquisition & Contracts to provide expert-level consulting and strategic advisory services supporting complex federal healthcare technology modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in federal acquisition, contract strategy, enterprise technology licensing, and complex contractual arrangements, with a strong understanding of large-scale healthcare IT programs. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to program and executive leadership, providing independent analysis, strategic recommendations, and subject matter expertise related to acquisition planning, contract terms and conditions, commercial licensing arrangements, and contractual risk mitigation.

This position requires an independent, strategic thinker capable of evaluating complex contractual and technical challenges, developing innovative solutions, and advising senior stakeholders on high-visibility initiatives.

• Provide expert-level consulting and strategic advisory services related to federal acquisition, contract management, and complex healthcare IT modernization programs.
• Provide strategic advisory support to program and executive leadership on acquisition strategies, contract structures, commercial agreements, and contractual risk mitigation.
• Analyze complex contract terms, conditions, pricing structures, licensing arrangements, and performance requirements to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended business positions.
• Conduct independent analysis of complex contractual arrangements, including cost and pricing structures, enterprise software licensing, intellectual property, data rights, and long-term sustainment considerations, to inform business decisions.
• Provide subject matter expertise on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable federal contracting policies and procedures.
• Evaluate contract requirements, statements of work, acquisition documentation, and proposed contractual changes to ensure alignment with program objectives and business requirements.
• Advise on acquisition and contracting considerations associated with large-scale electronic health record (EHR) implementations, enterprise technology modernization, and multi-agency healthcare initiatives.
• Develop strategic recommendations, executive briefings, contract assessments, and decision-support materials for senior program and business leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including contracts, legal, finance, technical, and program management personnel, to address complex contractual and business challenges.
• Identify and evaluate contractual, financial, operational, and programmatic risks, recommending practical solutions to support successful contract execution.
• Provide guidance on Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, task orders, contract modifications, and alternative acquisition strategies.
• Independently plan, conduct, and lead specialized research and analysis resulting in recommendations and solutions to complex, high-visibility challenges.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert on complex federal healthcare technology contracting matters, providing independent assessments and recommendations to support informed decision-making and successful program outcomes.
• Interface effectively with senior client and management personnel regarding strategic issues and perform effectively under demanding…