Health Informatics Engineer

In support of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), The Health informatics Engineer provides technical expertise to define and assess problems and needs. This position advises staff on alternate methods of solving issues. This position recommends specific solutions based on specialized capabilities to perform and integrate highly complex professional services in several operational, functional, or organizational areas. 

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Public Trust level. 

• Expert knowledge of proven business and operations practices and strategies.

• Proven ability to facilitate progressive organizational change/development within a growing organization.

• Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess business requirements.

• Exceptional leadership skills with ability to motivate, influence and lead others.

• High level of proficiency in briefing managers and communicating recommendations regarding status of project operations.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Superior customer service and relationship management skills.

• Ability to effectively interact with management and staff at all levels within a multi-level organization.

• Ability to proactively identify problems and effectively respond.

• Ability to use discretion concerning highly sensitive and confidential data and information.

• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

• Detail-oriented with superior project management skills.

• Excellent computer skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Access, Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Proven ability to perform under pressure and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements.

• Broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex issues.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Evaluates, designs and implements organizational strategies to maximize the potential for meeting the vision, mission and goals.

• Designs and conducts studies, analyses and research. Prepares presentations and recommendations.

• Develops draft inputs to program/organizational documentation as it relates to any of the operational support functions.

• Applicable Operational Areas include: acquisition management, business process reengineering, specialty engineering (e.g., communications, systems safety, quality assurance, test and evaluation, human factors, reliability and maintainability, systems security etc.), organizational planning, acquisition logistics, and configuration support and/or program management. 

• Applicable Functional Areas include: systems engineering, acquisition management, business process, quality assurance, organizational planning, acquisition logistics, configuration and data information systems, major enterprise-wide technology deployments, or strategic enterprise infrastructure redesign. 

• This position implements upcoming FDA initiatives such as implementation of the HL7 R3 standards for FDA using ArisGlobal’s LSMV and RxLogix- PVReports, PVSignal and PVAnalytics modules.

• This initiative will include stakeholder engagement for both premarket and post-market adverse event report intake.

• The pre-market initiative is the first implementation for the US FDA and will need aggressive adherence to schedule for ETL development, vendor management, release deployment tasks, data migrations, data updates and cleanup, architecture and design implementations.

• This position will also require remote management of team for efficient coordination and delegation of tasks.

• Extensive expertise is needed for Hl7 implementation standards and HL7 FHIR implementation is preferred but not mandatory.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business management or related field of study and a minimum of eight (8) years software development experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*

The estimated pay range for this role is $125K to $150K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

• Legal-Aid Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).