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title: 'Senior Health Systems Specialist at Ibility'
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# Senior Health Systems Specialist at Ibility

- **Company:** Ibility
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-06-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ibility/7304dd79-8c20-41ee-bf23-0a57d6d18e55

## Job description

Founded in early 2021, Ibility is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Woman-Owned Small Business, headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.  Ibility is a small but mighty company that is positioned for rapid growth.  Simply put, we help government leaders to achieve their mission by designing creative products and programs that delight their customers and make their employees more efficient - building trust and improving overall satisfaction. We use human-centered design principles in every engagement because we believe the end-user is critical to the long-term success of any solution. Our team is fun, passionate, bold, and creative.  We live our mission every day – to inspire people, create cool stuff, and make a lasting impact on the world!

Position Overview: The Senior Health Systems Specialist provides expert-level advisory and analytical support for the development and enhancement of federal health information environments. This role requires in-depth knowledge of Veterans Administration (VA) databases, their interrelationships, and the informatics ecosystem in which they operate. The Senior Health Systems Specialist applies advanced project management tools, change management methodologies, and systems analysis techniques to support ongoing VA informatics program development, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, policy, and operational requirements.

Please note this position is contingent upon award (July/Aug 2026) Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as a subject matter expert on VA databases, information systems, and their interrelationships within the VA informatics environment
- Apply project management tools and techniques to plan, monitor, and report on program activities, milestones, risks, and deliverables
- Apply change management theory and practice to support the adoption of new systems, processes, and organizational initiatives
- Analyze existing and proposed VA informatics systems, identifying gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for enhancement
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, program plans, concept of operations (CONOPS), and status reports
- Provide authoritative guidance and recommendations to program leadership on health systems strategy, data architecture, and informatics best practices
- Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams including clinical staff, IT specialists, program managers, and external stakeholders
- Support governance and oversight activities, including participation in working groups, advisory boards, and program reviews
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of informatics initiatives and recommend adjustments to achieve program objectives
- Mentor junior team members and provide quality review of deliverables produced by less experienced staff Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Public Health, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in health systems analysis, health informatics, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale government health IT programs
- Expert knowledge of VA databases, data architectures, and their interrelationships within the VA informatics ecosystem
- Proficiency with project management tools and frameworks (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet) and PM methodologies (PMP-aligned)
- Knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) and demonstrated ability to apply them in healthcare settings
- Advanced analytical skills; ability to conduct complex systems analyses and translate findings into actionable recommendations
- Familiarity with VA health information systems including VistA, CPRS, and related clinical and administrative data environments
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience producing executive-level briefings, technical reports, and stakeholder presentations
- Understanding of federal IT governance frameworks including FISMA, FedRAMP, and VA-specific security and privacy requirements Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with the Veterans Health Administration or a similar federal health agency (CDC, CMS, DHA, HHS, etc.)
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent
- Familiarity with VA's EHR Modernization (EHRM) initiative and Cerner/Oracle Health implementation
- SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification or demonstrated experience supporting Agile program delivery at scale
- Knowledge of VA data governance policies, VA Handbook series, and related regulatory frameworks Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Health Savings Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays Off
- 401k

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

## About Ibility

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ibility is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that helps government agencies drive innovation and digital transformation through challenge competitions, human-centered design, and agile delivery.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately held LLC; no external venture funding disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Gaithersburg, Maryland / Washington DC Metropolitan area, USA *(Note: SBA records list a registered address in Avon Lake, Ohio, but the company describes itself as based in the Washington DC metro area)*
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Danielle Krakora (CEO & Co-Founder), Ken Beecher (President & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Business consulting and services; federal government contracting; digital transformation; innovation management
- **Target customers**: B2G — primarily federal government agencies, with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a major client; also expanding to agencies beyond the VA
- **Mission**: "Inspire people, create cool stuff, and make a lasting impact on the world" [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/your-career)

## Products & Services
- **Challenge Competitions / Innovation Challenges**: Design and execution of prize-based competitions that create new products, improve processes, and implement digital transformation for government agencies, followed by expert resources to pilot winning solutions [search.certifications.sba.gov](https://search.certifications.sba.gov/profile/C3P8H93LRLG3/8RPA7)
- **Digital Transformation Solutions**: End-to-end modernization support, including Agile delivery, process improvement, and implementation services
- **Human-Centered Design (HCD) / User-Centered Design (UCD)**: Research, design, and user-experience services, including instructional systems design and informatics analysis (based on open roles like Instructional Systems Design Engineer and Clinical Informaticist) [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ibility)
- **Advisory & Operations Consulting**: Program analysis, risk management, technology business management (TBM), organizational change management (OCM), and requirements analysis for government systems (e.g., CGI Momentum implementations) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/ibilityllc)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 44 employees with **+200% YoY growth** (+36 people); 18 active job postings with **+1,700% yearly job posting growth** [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/ibilityllc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors — growth is organic via federal contracts. Key certifications/partners include SBA certifications as SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB, with active SAM.gov registration [search.certifications.sba.gov](https://search.certifications.sba.gov/profile/C3P8H93LRLG3/8RPA7); key client work for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/leadership)
- **Growth Signals**: +200% headcount growth YoY; +53.6% yearly LinkedIn follower growth (2,429 followers); +1,700% YoY growth in job postings; leadership states the mission is expanding from the VA "into agencies beyond the VA" [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/ibilityllc) [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/leadership)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Federal contracting certifications**: SDVOSB/VOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB designations create preferential contracting opportunities and a defensible niche in government procurement [search.certifications.sba.gov](https://search.certifications.sba.gov/profile/C3P8H93LRLG3/8RPA7)
- **Deep government domain expertise**: Leadership and team talent drawn from agencies/contractors such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CGI, Deloitte, and the Defense Contract Audit Agency [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/ibilityllc)
- **Veteran/military-spouse talent pool**: A team predominantly made up of Veterans and military spouses brings mission alignment, service ethos, and institutional trust with government clients [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/your-career)
- **Culture of transparency & empowerment**: Leadership philosophy emphasizes treating employees with respect and working "for the team," reducing administrative burdens through automation so staff can focus on delivery [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/leadership)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand beyond the VA**: The CEO is "excited to expand this mission into agencies beyond the VA" — a clear signal that the current strategic priority is agency diversification [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/leadership)
- **Scale delivery capacity**: With active hiring across informatics, risk management, change management, and requirements analysis roles, the company is building bench strength to take on larger contracts [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ibility)
- **Maintain a lean, high-impact operation**: Leadership emphasizes ruthless prioritization against a clear vision — avoiding big-company red tape while remaining small and agile [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/your-career)

## Why Work Here
- **100% remote workforce**: Fully remote with flexibility and work-life balance; some roles may require onsite work but requirements are discussed upfront during hiring [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/your-career)
- **Mission-driven culture**: The team is predominantly Veterans and military spouses, fostering a shared commitment to service and supporting Veteran well-being [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/your-career)
- **High-growth, small-company environment**: Expect to "wear multiple hats" — roles grow with the company, offering outsized ownership and impact, but with less structure than large enterprises. The company is candid: roles, responsibilities, and processes are still being built [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/your-career)
- **People-centric perks**: Culture centered on collaboration, connection, and innovation; a philosophy of treating others "with the same respect, empathy, and support that we would hope to receive" [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/your-career)
- **Diversity & inclusion**: Committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility; Equal Opportunity Employer across race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, and disability [ibility.io](https://www.ibility.io/your-career)
- **Hiring process transparency**: May use AI tools to assist with application review and analysis, but final hiring decisions are made by humans; candidates can request information on data processing [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ibility)

## Sources
1. [Your Career — Ibility LLC](https://www.ibility.io/your-career)
2. [LinkedIn — Ibility LLC](https://linkedin.com/company/ibilityllc)
3. [Lever Careers — Ibility](https://jobs.lever.co/ibility)
4. [SBA Small Business Search — IBILITY LLC](https://search.certifications.sba.gov/profile/C3P8H93LRLG3/8RPA7)
5. [Leadership — Ibility LLC](https://www.ibility.io/leadership)

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