Cloud & Enterprise Architect - Medicaid/MMIS - LOCAL to Richmond or Very close is required
RICEFW Technologies Inc
Richmond, VA
ON SITE: 2 days/week required
Local Richmond area candidates preferred or must be with 1 hr's drive of DMAS
**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. Pls read the below details carefully so you do not submit the wrong candidate (you will only get 2 spots to submit and no changing folks out if they are not a fit).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, reviewchange 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.
Required/Desired Skills| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience | Candidate years of exp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in architectural modeling, data management concepts, and security best practices | Required | 10 | Years | |
| Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non technical audiences | Required | 10 | Years | |
| Experience collaborating with vendors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary teams | Required | 10 | Years | |
| Considerable experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or equivalent). | Required | 10 | Years | |
| Experience designing or supporting large scale healthcare or government IT systems, preferably Medicaid or MES modules | Highly desired | 10 | Years | |
| Strong understanding of MITA framework and federal interoperability requirements | Highly desired | 10 | Years | |
| Considerable knowledge of emerging and traditional technologies such as: Node.js, Java, Angular, React, Python, REST, JSON, XML, X12, FHIR, HTML5 | Highly desired | 10 | Years | |
| Considerable knowledge of databases, ETL tools, relational databases, SharePoint, X12, and legacy programming. | Highly desired | 10 | Years | |
| Knowledge of enterprise integration, service oriented architecture, APIs, cloud computing, ETL and modular system design | Highly desired | 10 | Years | |
| Prior work with Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) or Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES). | Highly desired | 8 | Years | |
| Relevant certifications such as AWS/Azure Architect, or equivalent | Highly desired | 8 | Years | |
| Experience in state government, public sector consulting, or large enterprise architecture roles | Nice to have | 8 | Years |
| No. | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Question1 | Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? | |
| Question2 | Please list candidate's email address. | |
| Question3 | If selected, role requires 2 days on site with other days on site for in person meetings as needed. For this reason, local Richmond area candidates preferred. If not directly in Richmond then they MUST be within 1 hour's drive (not flight) from Richmond due to the on site requirements. Is your candidate in RVA OR within 1 hour's drive of Richmond? | |
| Question4 | If selected, role requires 2 days on site with other days on site for in person meetings as needed. For this reason, local Richmond area candidates preferred. If not directly in Richmond then they MUST be within 1 hour's drive (not flight) from Richmond due to the on site requirements. We expect that you will be confirming this on your side with the candidate bf you submit them (no need to upload their DL). Is your candidate in RVA OR within 1 hour's drive of Richmond? Use Google if there is any question. | |
| Question5 | If selected, role requires 2 days on site with other days on site for in person meetings as needed. For this reason, local Richmond area candidates preferred. If not directly in Richmond then they MUST be within 1 hour's drive (not flight) from Richmond due to the on site requirements. We expect that you will be confirming this on your side with the candidate bf you submit them (no need to upload their DL). Is your candidate in RVA OR within 1 hour's drive of RVA? Use Google maps if there is any question. | |
| Question6 | Experience designing or supporting large scale healthcare or government IT systems, preferably Medicaid or MES modules is DESIRED. Does your candidate have this desired exp and if so is it clearly reflected on their resume? Pls make sure if you answer yes to this that details are int he actual resumes and not just on the SKILLS Matrix. If we cannot find details to support this experience they will be declined. | |
| Question7 | Initial Virtual (TEAMS) interviews will be conducted but mgr reserves the option to do a follow up IN PERSON IV is they deem necessary. Pls confirm your candidate is aware and agrees to this arrangement. |