Rapid Strategy is a mission-first cybersecurity and IT consulting firm supporting federal, state, and commercial healthcare organizations. We deliver innovative solutions that strengthen governance, improve interoperability, and protect mission-critical systems.

We are seeking a FHIR Subject Matter Expert (SME) Consultant to advise on healthcare interoperability initiatives, with a focus on implementing and optimizing Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards across payer, provider, and health IT ecosystems.

• Serve as the FHIR interoperability SME for client engagements, advising on standards, implementation strategies, and compliance with federal and industry guidance.

• Design, implement, and optimize FHIR APIs to improve healthcare data exchange across EHRs, payers, and provider systems.

• Provide expertise in FHIR R4/R5, US Core Implementation Guide, and SMART on FHIR.

• Collaborate with developers, architects, and healthcare stakeholders to ensure FHIR solutions meet clinical, operational, and regulatory needs.

• Guide clients in adopting interoperability best practices, including security, scalability, and performance.

• Support testing, validation, and certification of FHIR implementations.

• Stay current with healthcare interoperability regulations and initiatives, including TEFCA and 21st Century Cures Act requirements.

• 7+ years of experience in healthcare IT, with at least 3+ years specializing in FHIR standards and API implementation.

• Hands-on experience with EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, etc.) and payer data integration.

• Strong knowledge of HL7 v2, CDA, and FHIR migration strategies.

• Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and API security in healthcare environments.

• Experience advising healthcare organizations, payers, or health IT vendors strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• HL7 FHIR Proficiency or FHIR Implementation Guide Author Certification

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)

• CISSP, CCSP, or other relevant IT/cybersecurity certifications (a plus)