Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fort Worth, TX, as an immediate hire IT Specialist. This critical role supports our nation's heroes by ensuring seamless healthcare technology operations. You'll work in a mission-driven environment, implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance veteran care delivery. The VA offers comprehensive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on veterans' lives. This position requires U.S. citizenship and federal background clearance.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize electronic health record (EHR) systems for veteran care delivery
- Implement cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive veteran data
- Coordinate IT infrastructure upgrades and system integrations
- Provide technical support to healthcare staff and veteran-facing applications
- Document IT processes and compliance with federal regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technology initiatives
- Monitor system performance and resolve technical incidents
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and federal background clearance eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience in healthcare IT or federal IT systems
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent cybersecurity certification
- Proficiency in EHR systems (e.g., VistA, Cerner)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain VA IT security clearance
- Experience with federal IT compliance standards (FISMA, HIPAA)