Senior Subject Matter Expert

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Goldbelt Apex is seeking highly experienced Senior Domain Subject Matter Experts to provide deep mission-domain knowledge and advisory support for a complex federal data governance initiative. Each SME will serve as a force multiplier for an assigned embedded team, offering specialized insight into operational processes, legacy and modern systems, organizational structures, and regulatory considerations. The role combines hands‑on collaboration during stakeholder engagements with internal team education, clarification of findings, and risk reduction through accurate interpretation of domain‑specific information.

This position offers the opportunity to apply extensive domain expertise to high‑impact federal efforts within a stable, high‑retention organization committed to professional excellence and mission success.

* This role is based in Falls Church, VA with possible telework.

• Serve as the primary domain authority for an assigned team, providing real‑time guidance during stakeholder sessions and metadata capture activities.
• Educate and advise Business Analysts and Lead Business Analysts on mission‑specific operations, system architectures, data usage patterns, and regulatory constraints.
• Clarify and validate domain‑related findings from embedded engagements, minimizing miscommunications and ensuring accurate interpretation of business and technical context.
• Support teams in capturing and documenting stewardship details, governance attributes, and compliance requirements relevant to the domain.
• Participate in collaborative discovery sessions, validation checkpoints, and knowledge‑transfer activities to enhance team understanding and output quality.
• Identify potential domain‑specific risks or gaps in stakeholder‑provided information and recommend mitigation approaches.
• Contribute to internal team briefings, lessons‑learned sessions, and cross‑team alignment on domain insights.
• Maintain awareness of evolving mission priorities and regulatory changes that may impact governance activities.
• Ensure all domain‑related contributions align with federal standards, privacy requirements (e.g., HIPAA), and security policies.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Deep, current knowledge of federal healthcare or defense health mission operations, organizational structures, and system ecosystems.
• Strong ability to translate complex domain concepts into actionable guidance for non‑domain team members.
• Excellent facilitation and advisory skills for supporting embedded stakeholder interactions and team education.
• Analytical proficiency to validate information accuracy and identify domain‑specific inconsistencies or risks.
• Clear written and verbal communication for documenting insights and briefing project leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 12–15 years of direct, progressive experience in federal healthcare or defense health environments, with substantial exposure to operational, systems, and regulatory aspects.
• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and explaining mission‑domain processes, legacy and modern systems, and associated data governance implications.
• Proven success supporting cross‑functional teams in complex, regulated settings through advisory, educational, or consultative roles.
• Active Secret security clearance (or eligibility) at the level required for federal access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in defense health or military health system environments, including familiarity with organizational networks, treatment facilities, and enterprise systems.
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