Infrastructure Solutions Architect 3

Job Title: Infrastructure Solutions Architect 3

Job Location: Richmond, VA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $85.00hr - $90.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Proficiency in architectural modeling, data management concepts, and security best practices.
• Considerable experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or equivalent.
• Experience designing or supporting large scale healthcare or government IT systems, preferably Medicaid or MES modules.
• Strong understanding of MITA framework and federal interoperability requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of technologies such as Node.js, Java, Angular, React, Python, REST, JSON, XML, X12, FHIR, and HTML5.
• Considerable knowledge of databases, ETL tools, relational databases, SharePoint, X12, and legacy programming.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration, service oriented architecture, APIs, cloud computing, ETL, and modular system design.
• Prior work with Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) or Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with vendors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary teams.

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.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in state government, public sector consulting, or large enterprise architecture roles.

Skills:

• Architectural Modeling.
• Data Management.
• Cloud Platforms (Azure/AWS).
• MITA Framework.
• Node.js.
• Java.
• Angular.
• React.
• Python.
• REST.
• JSON.
• XML.
• X12.
• FHIR.
• HTML5.
• ETL Tools.
• SharePoint.
• Service Oriented Architecture.
• APIs.
• NIST.
• HIPAA.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities