[Hiring] FHIR Subject Matter Expert @Tria Federal

Role Description

We are seeking a senior FHIR Subject Matter Expert with deep expertise in healthcare interoperability, federal health IT modernization, and standards-based data exchange. This role will provide thought leadership across multiple CMS programs and support strategic growth and business development activities focused on interoperability, digital quality, value-based care, and health data modernization.

• The FHIR SME will serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams, federal clients, and partner organizations.
• Primary focus on supporting CMS offices such as the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).
• Help translate complex CMS, ONC/ASTP, and HL7 interoperability priorities into practical strategies, architectures, implementation approaches, and delivery roadmaps.
• Bridge policy, technology, and business strategy to design scalable, compliant, and mission-aligned solutions.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of FHIR architecture, resources, profiles, extensions, terminology, APIs, implementation guides, and real-world implementation patterns.
• Experience working directly with EHR vendors and EHR platforms (such as Epic, Cerner/Oracle Health, MEDITECH, etc.) to implement interoperability solutions.
• Experience with FHIR R4 and familiarity with emerging FHIR standards, accelerators, and implementation communities.
• Understanding of ONC/ASTP regulations, USCDI, TEFCA, information blocking requirements, API standards, and national health data exchange policy.
• Experience with electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs), digital quality measurement (dQMs), HEDIS, NCQA certification, measure implementation, or quality reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex healthcare policy, business processes, identify interoperability gaps, and recommend practical improvements.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully obtain a U.S. Federal Position of Trust clearance designation.
• Must reside in and be able to perform work in the United States.
• Must have lived in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years.
• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in computer science, health informatics, public health, information systems, engineering, biomedical informatics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare technology, health IT modernization, interoperability, data architecture, digital transformation, or related healthcare consulting.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with HL7 FHIR, HL7 standards, healthcare APIs, interoperability frameworks, implementation guides, or standards-based health data exchange.
• 3+ years of experience supporting federal health programs, CMS programs, state health agencies, health information exchanges, payers, providers, or other large healthcare organizations.
• Experience translating healthcare policy, program requirements, and interoperability mandates into technical strategies, product roadmaps, architecture recommendations, or implementation plans.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical and policy concepts to executive, technical, and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior interoperability and FHIR advisor across multiple CMS programs, delivery teams, and business development initiatives.
• Act as the bridge between healthcare policy, quality programs, EHR implementation realities, and scalable technical architectures.
• Provide thought leadership on FHIR, HL7, healthcare APIs, digital quality, data modernization, and federal interoperability strategy.
• Advise CMS stakeholders, program leaders, and internal teams on practical approaches for implementing standards-based healthcare data exchange.
• Translate CMS, ONC/ASTP, and HL7 policy and technical requirements into implementation strategies, solution designs, roadmaps, and actionable delivery guidance.
• Support CMS offices such as CCSQ and CMMI in advancing interoperability, digital quality measurement shaping, and data-driven program modernization.
• Review solution architectures, data models, APIs, implementation guides, and system designs to ensure alignment with FHIR best practices and federal health IT priorities.
• Lead or support discovery sessions, stakeholder workshops, technical working groups, client briefings, and cross-program interoperability discussions.
• Support business development and capture activities by shaping technical solutions, contributing to proposals, developing white papers, supporting oral presentations, and advising on market strategy.
• Monitor emerging trends in interoperability, CMS policy, ONC/ASTP regulation, HL7 standards, AI-ready healthcare data, and digital health modernization.

Public Trust Clearance

This role will require the hired candidate to go through public trust clearance. A minimum of 3 years of stay in the U.S. within the last 5 years is required to be eligible to qualify for public trust clearance sponsorship.

Benefits

• Top-tier benefits package to invest in your physical, mental, and financial health and wellness.
• Opportunities to learn new skills, seize new challenges, and advance your career.
• A culture of inclusion and opportunity for all.