About the role
Driven by Innovation and built on Trust, rockITdata partners with leading commercial and government organizations to deliver innovative technology solutions and measurable business outcomes.
rockITdata is seeking a highly experienced Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Federal Healthcare IT Acquisition & Contracts to provide expert-level consulting and strategic advisory services supporting complex federal healthcare technology modernization initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in federal acquisition, contract strategy, enterprise technology licensing, and complex contractual arrangements, with a strong understanding of large-scale healthcare IT programs. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to program and executive leadership, providing independent analysis, strategic recommendations, and subject matter expertise related to acquisition planning, contract terms and conditions, commercial licensing arrangements, and contractual risk mitigation.
This position requires an independent, strategic thinker capable of evaluating complex contractual and technical challenges, developing innovative solutions, and advising senior stakeholders on high-visibility initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert-level consulting and strategic advisory services related to federal acquisition, contract management, and complex healthcare IT modernization programs.
* Provide strategic advisory support to program and executive leadership on acquisition strategies, contract structures, commercial agreements, and contractual risk mitigation.
* Analyze complex contract terms, conditions, pricing structures, licensing arrangements, and performance requirements to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended business positions.
* Conduct independent analysis of complex contractual arrangements, including cost and pricing structures, enterprise software licensing, intellectual property, data rights, and long-term sustainment considerations, to inform business decisions.
* Provide subject matter expertise on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable federal contracting policies and procedures.
* Evaluate contract requirements, statements of work, acquisition documentation, and proposed contractual changes to ensure alignment with program objectives and business requirements.
* Advise on acquisition and contracting considerations associated with large-scale electronic health record (EHR) implementations, enterprise technology modernization, and multi-agency healthcare initiatives.
* Develop strategic recommendations, executive briefings, contract assessments, and decision-support materials for senior program and business leadership.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including contracts, legal, finance, technical, and program management personnel, to address complex contractual and business challenges.
* Identify and evaluate contractual, financial, operational, and programmatic risks, recommending practical solutions to support successful contract execution.
* Provide guidance on Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, task orders, contract modifications, and alternative acquisition strategies.
* Independently plan, conduct, and lead specialized research and analysis resulting in recommendations and solutions to complex, high-visibility challenges.
* Serve as a senior subject matter expert on complex federal healthcare technology contracting matters, providing independent assessments and recommendations to support informed decision-making and successful program outcomes.
* Interface effectively with senior client and management personnel regarding strategic issues and perform effectively under demanding assignments and compressed timelines.
Required Qualifications:
* Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, or a related discipline.
* 20+ years of relevant professional experience in federal acquisition, government contracting, contract management, technology program management, or related fields.
* Extensive experience with federal acquisition strategies, complex contractual arrangements, enterprise technology agreements, and advising senior leadership on federal contracting matters.
* Demonstrated expertise in FAR, DFARS, federal procurement regulations, and government contracting practices.
* Strong understanding of enterprise software licensing, contract pricing, intellectual property, data rights, and complex technology acquisition structures.
* Experience supporting major federal technology programs involving multiple stakeholders, significant contract values, and complex contractual requirements.
* Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex business and contractual challenges and develop innovative, actionable recommendations.
* Exceptional analytical, written communication, and executive-level presentation skills.
* Ability to effectively engage with senior government, contractor, and executive stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior experience serving as a federal Contracting Officer, senior acquisition executive, contracting office leader, or equivalent senior contracting advisor.
* Extensive experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Indian Health Service (IHS), or other federal healthcare organizations.
* Experience with federal EHR acquisition, deployment, modernization, and sustainment programs.
* Demonstrated experience assessing enterprise software licensing agreements and complex commercial technology contracts.
* Experience conducting cost and price evaluations, source selections, and acquisition strategy development for major federal programs.
* Familiarity with large-scale healthcare IT implementations, system integration, and multi-agency program governance.
* Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) contracting certification or equivalent federal acquisition credentials.
* Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or comparable professional certification.
#LIREMOTE