VistA Database Administrator

About This Role

The VistA Database Administrator will provide strategic and operational leadership for Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) Database Administration (DBA) processes, ensuring compliance with standards, managing package entries, and supporting Integration Control Registration (ICR) workflows. This role supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage VistA Package, Namespace, Class, and File Range assignments.
• Lead DBA Data Dictionary (DD) Change Request process and Intake redesign.
• Maintain and update DBA Process and Standards documentation.
• Manage the VistA Integration Control Registration (ICR) Lookup Tool.
• Respond to DBA Mailgroup inquiries and FORUM updates.
• Conduct analysis and mockups for new PACKAGE entries.
• Support Power Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard development and data validation.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of VistA architecture
• Strong analytical, research, and documentation skills
• Effective communication across technical and business teams
• Familiarity with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) systems
• Advanced competence in Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline, or an additional 10 years of relevant experience.
• 15 years of relevant experience, or 25 years if substituting for education.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ICE processes, SAC standards and namespace management
• Proficiency in IRIS Object Script and Power BI
• Project Team oriented mindset with excellent written and oral communication skills with good decision-making, interpersonal skills.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits