Healthcare Subject Matter Expert (SME)

R-00185874

Description
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The Leidos DigMod Sector, Health IT Division has an opening for a Healthcare Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support strategic initiatives across CMS MiSP program by providing cross-agency expertise. This role will serve as a key contributor in shaping solutions, developing high-quality written deliverables, and translating complex healthcare requirements into actionable strategies and compliant responses to improve program deliverables and on-contract growth.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

THE MISSION

The Leidos Healthcare Subject Matter Expert (SME) brings deep domain expertise in healthcare agency delivery systems, requirements understanding, combined with exceptional writing, analytical, and requirements interpretation skills. This individual will support both program execution and programmatic efforts, ensuring alignment with customer mission needs and regulatory requirements.

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THE CHALLENGE:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and recognized subject matter expert (SME) on health benefits agencies and their programs, including policy, requirements, operations, eligibility, coverage, and response models.
  
• Analyze and interpret complex customer requirements, translating them into compliant, compelling technical and management solutions.
  
• Lead the development and delivery of written artifacts (CDRLs), including technical volumes, continuous innovation and improvement narratives, and solution approaches that address critical customer challenges.
  
• Collaborate with technologists, chief engineers, solution architects, and program teams to design customer-centric, mission-aligned solutions.
  
• Develop and deliver clear, concise, and persuasive written content tailored for executive audiences, government stakeholders, and acquisition officials.
  
• Drive requirements decomposition, gap analysis, and traceability activities, ensuring alignment between customer needs and proposed solutions.
  
• Provide strategic subject matter expertise across federal health programs (e.g., CMS, HHS, VA, DHA) and commercial healthcare ecosystems.
  
• Advance healthcare transformation initiatives, including digital health, care delivery optimization, benefits modernization, and customer experience improvements.
  
• Engage proactively with customers and internal stakeholders to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities across the health benefits landscape.
  
• Advise program teams on policy interpretation, operational workflows, and compliance considerations to support successful program execution.
  

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field. Advanced degree preferred.
  
• 15+ years of progressive experience delivering healthcare-focused solutions, programs, or services, with demonstrated expertise in complex healthcare environments. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  
• Extensive experience supporting federal health agencies, with a strong understanding of mission objectives, operational priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, analyze, and develop solutions for highly complex customer requirements, aligning technical, operational, and business objectives.
  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing proposals, white papers, technical documentation, executive briefings, and customer-facing deliverables.
  
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems, benefits structures, reimbursement models, policy frameworks, and regulatory environments, with the ability to apply this knowledge to strategic initiatives and customer challenges.
  
• Proven ability to translate complex healthcare concepts and requirements into clear, actionable, and client-focused solutions that drive measurable outcomes.
  
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with demonstrated success engaging senior stakeholders, building consensus, and influencing decision-making across diverse audiences.
  

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE:

• Experience with CMS or VA customers, ACA marketplaces, or federal health benefits programs.
  
• Familiarity with health IT, digital health, or benefits modernization initiatives.
  
• Experience working in a GovCon environment supporting large-scale healthcare initiatives.
  
• Ability to support oral presentations, customer briefings, and technical solutioning workshops.
  

CLEARANCE / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to obtain Public Trust or higher clearance (as required).
  
• All candidates supporting the CMS programs must have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years prior to be considered.
  
• Hybrid/remote work flexibility with the ability to travel as needed to support program objectives, customer engagement, and business requirements.
  

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Original Posting: June 22, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $139,100.00 - $251,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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