Blue Water Thinking

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Provide executive-level guidance and subject matter expertise related to organizational design, particularly in aligning financial and human capital structures within VHA.
• Serve as a knowledge base and advisor to financial and human resources personnel on complex organizational and financial management issues.
• Interpret and respond to inquiries related to federal government regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and agency-specific financial guidelines.
• Apply in-depth expertise in Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and Managerial Financial Reporting (MFR) processes.
• Analyze organizational structures and recommend improvements to optimize financial performance, workforce efficiency, and compliance.
• Support development and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls related to financial and organizational management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align organizational design with strategic financial goals and regulatory requirements.
• Support audit readiness efforts, including organizational documentation, financial traceability, and compliance reviews.

VHA Finance Subject Matter Expert

Engineer

• Lead and manage resources and studies across multiple scrum teams and projects.
• Execute and coordinate activities needed to develop plans, define specifications, capture objectives, and design strategies.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments, evaluate alternatives, and assess targeted increment objectives.
• Suggest redesigns or minimize negative impacts where products or processes are essential, considering all user impacts.
• Communicate human factors issues clearly to engineering teams and end users, both formally and informally.
• Maintain a strategy to support the teams’ increment objectives with a focus on operational excellence.
• Evaluate products and processes for compliance with human factors engineering (HFE) standards and guidelines.
• Document findings, strategies, and recommendations in clear, actionable reports.
• Apply SAFe’s Lean Agile principles to foster high-performing teams and continuous improvement.
• Support iterative design and development cycles to maximize value delivery.

Lead Human Factors Engineer

Data Scientist

• Serves as technical lead for advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and machine learning initiatives supporting clinical decision-making and operational optimization.
• Designs and validates algorithms for interoperability workflows, clinical informatics systems, and Agile integration reporting.
• Ensures compliance with VA data governance, security, and privacy standards.
• Present analytical outcomes to managers and stakeholders to guide business model adjustments and future planning.
• Translate data into meaningful reports that support healthcare transformation goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data strategies with program objectives.
• Support predictive modeling and trend analysis to improve veteran healthcare delivery.
• Responsible for tasks such as predictive analytics, data migration fidelity, and clinical decision supports.

Lead Data Scientist – Healthcare Transformation

Data Analyst

• Primary authority for data analysis and reporting across Agile initiatives.
• Designing and maintaining data pipelines, performing advanced analytics, and ensuring data integrity for clinical and operational decision-making.
• Supports integration of multiple health IT systems, validates data migration fidelity, and provides actionable insights to program leadership.
• Develop graphs, charts, and visualizations to communicate complex findings.
• Present analytical outcomes to managers and stakeholders to guide business model adjustments and future planning.
• Collect, clean, and validate large datasets from multiple VA sources.
• Translate raw data into meaningful reports that support healthcare transformation goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data strategies with program objectives.
• Support predictive modeling and trend analysis to improve veteran healthcare delivery.
• Responsible for tasks such as data migration fidelity, interoperability validation, and Agile reporting cadence.

Lead Data Analyst – Healthcare Transformation

Program Manager

• Support planning, prioritization, and coordination of technology implementation activities
• Coordinate across multiple workstreams to ensure alignment of tasks, timelines, and dependencies
• Work closely with VA project managers and business owners to support implementation readiness efforts
• Assist in identifying efficient approaches to complete implementation activities and milestones
• Support development and maintenance of integrated schedules and tracking of implementation progress
• Facilitate coordination between technical teams, business stakeholders, and program leadership
• Track risks, issues, and dependencies, and support mitigation planning
• Support Agile activities, including Program Increment (PI) planning and backlog refinement
• Assist in preparing reports, briefings, and implementation status updates
• Ensure consistent communication and coordination across stakeholders involved in implementation efforts
• Support continuous improvement of implementation processes and workflows

Senior Program Analyst – Technology Implementation Support

• Support development and execution of systems integration and end-to-end (E2E) testing strategies
• Develop and maintain test artifacts, including master test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Coordinate testing activities across multiple systems, ensuring alignment with program schedules and milestones
• Support test data management, environment coordination, and test execution planning
• Facilitate integration testing and E2E testing across interconnected systems and external partners
• Track and manage defects, including supporting defect triage, resolution, and reporting processes
• Monitor testing progress and provide status updates to stakeholders and program leadership
• Provide input into Go/No-Go decisions based on testing outcomes and readiness assessments
• Coordinate with technical and business teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of testing efforts
• Ensure testing activities align with project schedules and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and tools
• Assist in identifying risks, dependencies, and gaps in testing activities and recommend mitigation strategies

Program Analyst – Systems Integration Testing Support

• Manage intake, documentation, and tracking of production issues impacting EDI operations
• Monitor and support resolution of issues such as data discrepancies, transaction errors, and system anomalies
• Assist in analyzing EDI transactions and data flows to identify and document issues
• Support root cause analysis efforts by gathering data and collaborating with technical teams
• Perform data analysis activities, including running SQL queries and reviewing system data
• Search and review transactions and supporting documentation across enterprise systems
• Support troubleshooting of reporting discrepancies and data inconsistencies
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including backlog tracking and issue management using tools such as JIRA
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support issue resolution and communication
• Provide status updates and reporting to stakeholders and program leadership
• Maintain and update documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Assist in identifying process improvements to enhance issue tracking and operational workflows
• Support day-to-day operational activities to ensure continuity of EDI-related processes

Program Analyst – Payer EDI Production Support

• Develop and implement a comprehensive medical equipment management program that complies with applicable healthcare standards, regulatory agencies, and industry best practices
• Create and deliver a curriculum for a continuing education program focused on the safe and effective use of medical technology for healthcare staff
• Manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including conducting medical device hazard investigations, to ensure compliance with patient safety goals
• Lead capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment
• Serve as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering
• Advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology
• Apply project management principles to the deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of medical technology
• Stay updated on regulatory agencies' requirements and industry regulatory standards

Biomedical Engineer, LMDI SME

Project Manager

• Plan, lead, and execute multiple HTM-related projects involving the Oracle Health Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) efforts within the VA healthcare system, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Collaborate with EHRM stakeholders across Biomedical Engineering departments, VA medical centers, and VISN leadership to define project goals and deliverables.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including VA leadership and clinical staff.
• Develop and present detailed project reports and presentations to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Utilize knowledge of various HTM Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to inform project planning and tracking.
• Integrate the use of emerging technologies, including Large Language Model (LLM) applications, to support decision-making, documentation, and process automation.

Project Manager – Biomedical Engineering

• Provide overall leadership and management of program activities
• Coordinate work across project teams, technical teams, and stakeholders
• Oversee program scheduling, risk management, and reporting
• Ensure program objectives and milestones are achieved
• Provide strategic guidance to support program success
• Serve as primary point of contact with government leadership

Senior Project Manager

Systems Engineer

• Monitor and analyze electronic healthcare data exchange processes within the VA Payer EDI environment
• Investigate transaction failures, batch processing errors, and system integration issues
• Query backend databases using SQL to analyze transaction data and diagnose issues
• Review system logs and operational reports to identify patterns or recurring failures
• Perform root cause analysis and develop remediation recommendations
• Support operational troubleshooting between VA systems and external provider networks
• Collaborate with development teams and agile scrum teams to support issue resolution
• Document findings and provide recommendations to improve system reliability and performance

Systems Analyst

Business Analyst

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements
• Support operational and programmatic initiatives
• Translate business requirements into functional requirements and user stories
• Collaborate with agile teams to support backlog development and requirement prioritization
• Conduct process analysis and recommend improvements to business workflows
• Develop documentation including requirements documents, process flows, and user guides
• Support stakeholder coordination and requirements validation sessions
• Assist in identifying and resolving operational issues impacting program delivery

Analyst

• Oversee the team responsible for configuration of Oracle Health and/or CPRS/VISTA to ensure health IT informatics quality.
• Analyze new and complex project-related problems, creating innovative solutions.
• Coordinate necessary support resources for the successful completion of projects.
• Monitor project progress, making adjustments as necessary to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Collaborate with federal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align Agile delivery with mission objectives, compliance, and procurement constraints.

Lead Health IT Informatics Analyst – Healthcare Transformation

Software Engineer

• Develop and modify Nuvolo/ServiceNow application components, scripts, and configurations under the direction of the Senior Programmer.
• Apply knowledge of RDBMS and SQL to support data integration tasks, import scripts, and application development activities.
• Plan, document, code, modify, test, and implement application changes in accordance with VA Systems Development Methodology.
• Participate in biweekly release coverage windows, performing testing and providing support for changes being implemented for Nuvolo.
• Document test conditions, create test data, execute test cases within ServiceNow test suites, and analyze and report results.
• Support incident remediation activities including code fix/patch debugging and defect resolution as assigned.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data models, process models, Network Business Rule Mapping documentation, and work plans.
• Coordinate system testing and assist VA users with User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Support O&M and Enhancement Epic story implementation as prioritized by the HTM Program Office each sprint.
• Actively participate in daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and Agile team ceremonies.
• Maintain technical documentation for assigned application components and release activities.

Junior Programmer

• Develop and modify Nuvolo/ServiceNow application configurations including web-based applications, client-server components, and OS scripts for process automation.
• Apply expertise in RDBMS and SQL to support CDW data integration, ETL processes, import scripts, and data interface maintenance.
• Implement and integrate COTS software and third-party applications (e.g., test equipment manufacturers, IOMT solutions) into the existing Nuvolo architecture.
• Plan, document, code, modify, test, and implement application changes in accordance with VA Systems Development Methodology and ESM ITSM governance procedures.
• Provide biweekly release coverage — attending Thursday release windows (7pm–11pm ET) and performing testing, validation, and post-release support as required.
• Develop and execute test cases within ServiceNow test plans and test suites; coordinate UAT with VA Product Owners and document results.
• Perform root cause analysis and incident remediation for P1–P4 incidents within SLA timeframes.
• Support Operations and Maintenance Epics and Enhancement Epics as prioritized by the HTM Program Office each sprint.
• Maintain and configure ServiceNow security roles, support groups, and user group access for the Nuvolo User Group.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Network Business Rule Mapping reports, data models, and process models.
• Contribute to sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and Scrum velocity tracking under Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Ensure all software changes are tested in sub-production environments before migration to production per ESM Release and Deployment processes.