Healthcare IT Strategy SME

Rapid Strategy is seeking a mission-driven SME Journeyman to support the Assistant Director for Health Care Administration (ADHCA) within the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This position will assist in driving forward healthcare readiness and digital modernization through strategic IM/IT planning, process improvement, and workforce optimization across the Military Health System (MHS).

The SME will play a critical role in analyzing current systems, guiding business process transformation, and supporting strategic initiatives that directly impact military treatment facilities and enterprise medical delivery.

Overview:

The SME Journeyman will serve as a trusted advisor supporting strategic planning, IM/IT guidance, and healthcare administration initiatives under the direction of the ADHCA. This role bridges healthcare delivery policy and technical modernization strategies, with a focus on workforce alignment, readiness operations, and business process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise in health IT policy, manpower planning, and IM/IT integration.
• Support strategic initiatives related to force health readiness and MTF optimization.
• Develop and analyze documentation supporting enterprise IT/workforce transformation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve delivery models across the Military Health System (MHS).
• Contribute to cross-functional teams in the areas of planning, analysis, and process redesign.
• Support the development of briefing materials, recommendations, and executive-level reporting.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in strategic planning, healthcare administration, or IT management.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Familiarity with Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), DHA, or DoD health policy.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and data visualization tools is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public health, IT, or a related field preferred.

What You’ll Gain:

• Insight into how IM/IT strategy directly supports healthcare delivery and readiness within the Military Health System (MHS).
• Experience advising senior leaders on enterprise planning, manpower management, and medical IT modernization.
• Exposure to federal policy development, organizational design, and interagency coordination.
• Opportunities to contribute to documentation, decision briefs, and transformation plans with enterprise-wide impact.
• A deeper understanding of how data, workforce planning, and IT infrastructure intersect within a federal health context.
  
  
  

This position is ideal for US Citizens who thrive at the intersection of workforce operations, government programs, and IT mission support. If you have experience managing personnel strategy, performance reporting, and readiness operations—particularly within the Department of Defense or other federal agencies—you will be well positioned to succeed. Individuals who are comfortable working with senior leadership, developing policy and documentation, and translating strategic goals into operational staffing models are strongly encouraged to apply. If you're motivated by the opportunity to shape enterprise-level human capital initiatives that support national health IT modernization, this role offers a meaningful and challenging path forward.

At Rapid Strategy, we believe that building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team is key to driving innovation and success. Studies show that women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community may hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification listed. We want to change that. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this position—or another opportunity with us. The Rapid Team looks forward to hearing from you!

Please note: This position is contingent upon contract award.