• Responsible for leading and supporting Defense Health Agency (DHA) objectives, plans capital and operating budget by applying rigorous methodology that ensures systems are developed and/or implemented based on specific criteria (reliability, user satisfaction, flexibility, reusability, scalability, performance and use of industry standards). • Aligns with DHA’s priorities and GDIT’s processes. • Develops a close relationship with customers, partners, IT management, and staff to provide cost effective systems that meet customer needs. Provides consultation as appropriate from an information systems perspective. • Develops, maintains, and supports policies and procedures regarding application development and data management. • Sets management priorities, oversees all formalized project and strategic plans. • Establishes methodologies for the implementation, integration, and/or development of state-of-the art software systems to ensure systems meet quality, industry, and customer satisfaction standards. • Establishes standards and guidelines to ensure effective communication and coordination among all stakeholders. • Provides strategic direction for EHR, and recommends future projects based on recent trends in the healthcare, technology industries, and customer needs. Investigates the use of new technology to improve business processes. • Provides oversight for all direct and indirect staff. • Maintains HIPAA, privacy and security standards for protected health information. • Familiarity with Health Information Exchange (HIE) solutions, as well as the Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP) open standards. • Understanding of the 21st Century Cures Act. • Exposure to Population Health solutions managing a diverse patient population focused on analytics and data sharing.