Health Informaticist

Health Informaticist

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a  Public Trust clearance to be considered.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen.

Provide technical, managerial, and administrative leadership for complex system analysis, development, and implementation. Advise on system optimization in IT specialties such as architecture, networking, risk management, and software development. Offer expertise in medical and public health informatics, data analysis, health IT integration, security, compliance (HIPAA), and emerging technologies, supporting large-scale public health initiatives and information dissemination.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Health Informaticist
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. 
• Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Health Informaticist Responsibilities Include: 

• Provide technical, managerial, and administrative leadership for complex IT system analysis, development, and implementation.
• Define problems, analyze requirements, and develop solutions for highly complex systems.
• Advise on system improvements, optimization, and maintenance in areas including IT architecture, networking, risk management, telecommunications, automation, and software development.
• Apply expertise in medical and public health informatics, statistics, bio-statistics, and quantitative data analysis for public health initiatives.
• Utilize and support tools relevant to federal health missions, such as SAS, Epi Info, and data-driven health analytics.
• Oversee IT system integration, interoperability, and data-sharing efforts in public health organizations.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, privacy laws, and data security standards.
• Contribute to national and international IT standards development (HL7, X12, W3C).
• Support public health initiatives through decision science, web technology, expert systems, and data mining.
• Lead the implementation of scientific visualization technologies for public health research and practice.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Health Informaticist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Public Health, or a related field.
• Certifications in Health IT, Cybersecurity, or Data Science (e.g., CHDA, CISSP, PMP, CPHIMS) are a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT systems, public health informatics, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in government health IT projects, large-scale system integration, and data analysis.
• Experience in medical and public health informatics, system architecture, and risk management.
• Hands-on experience with federal health IT tools and data resources (SAS, Epi Info, etc.).
• Familiarity with healthcare data exchange standards (HL7, X12, W3C).
• Strong knowledge of public health IT systems and database integration.
• Expertise in information retrieval, decision science, and advanced analytics.
• Ability to develop and implement security and compliance measures, including HIPAA.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities with government agencies and health organizations.
• Ability to obtain a Level 5C Position of Public Trust suitability clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

• Clinical Informatics Specialist
• Health Data Analyst
• Medical Informatics Consultant
• Public Health Informatics Specialist
• Healthcare IT Analyst

Keywords:

• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Clinical Decision Support (CDS)
• Health Information Exchange (HIE)
• Medical Data Analytics
• Interoperability Standards

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Please Note:  This position is pending a contract award.  If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY!  Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.