Solutions/Cloud Architect 4 (Hybrid)

*Contigent upon award

ON SITE

2 days/week required and must be available for other on site meetings as required.

Local Richmond area candidates preferred or must be within 1 hour's drive from Richmond due to the above on site requirements.

**Pls note

Manager will start with Virtual IVs but reserves the option to request a follow up IN PERSON IV if needed

Overview

Important to note bf you submit

this role is more of lead/oversight/guidance role vs hands on Cloud Architecture.

This is more of The FAS Solution / Cloud Architect serves as a technical lead responsible for overseeing, governing, and guiding a new Fiscal Agent Services (FAS) technology solution that supports the Medicaid enterprise system and its business operations. This role works closely with business stakeholders, program leadership, vendors, and technical teams to ensure solutions align with Medicaid Program goals, federal and state regulations, enterprise architecture standards, and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide technical implementation of a new Fiscal Agent Services module, as part of the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) system
• Ensure solutions align with CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) guidelines, MITA maturity goals, interoperability standards, and federal modularity requirements.
• Lead architectural reviews, assess solution implementation, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and technical policies.
• Evaluate system integration needs across modules such as Eligibility and Enrollment, Provider Services, Third‑Party Liability, Pharmacy, and Data Warehousing.
• Provide architectural guidance for system interfaces, data exchange standards, APIs, security models, and cloud adoption strategies.
• Develop architectural artifacts such as logical and physical diagrams, data flow documentation, integration patterns, and technical roadmaps.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with NIST, HIPAA, state security policies, and other applicable controls.
• Participate in governance processes, review change requests, and ensure solutions are sustainable and maintainable.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, business analysts, developers, and external partners throughout the solution lifecycle.

Skill

Required / Desired

Years of Experience

Architectural Modeling & Data Management – Proficiency in architectural modeling, data management concepts, and security best practices

Required

10 Years

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement – Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and engage stakeholders effectively

Required

10 Years

Collaboration – Experience working with vendors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary teams

Required

10 Years

Cloud Platforms – Experience with Azure, AWS, or equivalent cloud environments

Required

10 Years

Healthcare / Government Systems – Experience designing or supporting large-scale healthcare or government IT systems (e.g., Medicaid, MES)

Highly Desired

10 Years

MITA Framework & Interoperability – Strong understanding of MITA framework and federal interoperability requirements

Highly Desired

10 Years

Modern & Emerging Technologies – Knowledge of Node.js, Java, Angular, React, Python, REST, JSON, XML, X12, FHIR, HTML5

Highly Desired

10 Years

Databases & ETL – Experience with databases, ETL tools, relational systems, SharePoint, X12, and legacy technologies

Highly Desired

10 Years

Enterprise Architecture & Integration – Knowledge of SOA, APIs, cloud computing, ETL, and modular system design

Highly Desired

10 Years

MMIS / MES Experience – Prior experience with Medicaid Management Information Systems or Medicaid Enterprise Systems

Highly Desired

8 Years

Certifications – Relevant certifications such as AWS or Azure Architect (or equivalent)

Highly Desired

8 Years

Public Sector Experience – Experience in state government, public sector consulting, or large enterprise architecture roles

Nice to Have

8 Years