VistA SME

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Application Development Ashburn , VA Sep 18, 2026

VistA SME
Remote

Blu Omega is seeking a VistA Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support mission-critical Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare technology initiatives. This role is responsible for providing deep functional and technical expertise within the VA healthcare ecosystem.

The Department of Veterans Affairs runs programs benefiting veterans and their families, including healthcare, education, and benefits services.

Location:

Remote
Clearance / Suitability:
Public Trust eligibility required

• Serve as a VistA subject matter expert supporting application development, integration, modernization, and sustainment initiatives.
• Analyze VistA applications, workflows, data structures, files, routines, interfaces, and system dependencies.
• Translate business, clinical, and operational requirements into functional and technical requirements for development and engineering teams.
• Assess proposed application and interface changes to identify downstream impacts, dependencies, risks, and compatibility considerations within the VistA environment.
• Provide technical and functional guidance to developers, architects, analysts, testers, Dev Sec Ops  engineers, and product teams working with VistA.
• Support analysis and troubleshooting of complex application, data, interface, and production issues.
• Assist teams in understanding VistA File Man structures, Data Dictionary definitions, globals, routines, RPCs, and other application components.
• Provide guidance on VistA interfaces and integrations with healthcare applications and services.
• Support requirements validation, testing, deployment planning, implementation, and post-deployment activities.
• Review technical designs, requirements, test scenarios, and implementation approaches for alignment with VistA standards.
• Document VistA architecture, workflows, data relationships, interfaces, dependencies, and operational processes.
• Collaborate with VA stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet mission, clinical, and operational needs.

• 8+ years supporting VistA applications, VA healthcare technology, or closely related federal health IT environments.
• Deep functional and technical knowledge of the VistA ecosystem, including application architecture, workflows, data structures, interfaces, and dependencies.
• Strong understanding of VistA File Man, Data Dictionary, globals, routines, RPCs, and application configuration.
• Experience analyzing VistA applications and impacts of system enhancements, integrations, and modernization.
• Supportive experience with VistA interfaces, data exchanges, and system integrations.
• Ability to interpret complex VistA concepts and translate into clear requirements and technical guidance.
• Troubleshooting expertise in VistA application, data, workflow, or integration issues.
• Experience supporting software testing, deployment, and sustainment activities within VA environments.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government credentials, including a PIV card if applicable.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $155,000
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner…