Infrastructure Solutions Architect 3

Required 10 Experience designing or supporting large scale healthcare or government IT systems, preferably Medicaid or MES modules Highly desired 10 Strong understanding of MITA framework and federal interoperability requirements Highly desired 10 Considerable knowledge of technologies such as: Node.js, Java, Angular, React, Python, REST, JSON, XML, X12, FHIR, HTML5 Highly desired 10 Considerable knowledge of databases, ETL tools, relational databases, SharePoint, X12, and legacy programming. Skills Required Minimum Experience Candidate Experience Last Used Proficiency in architectural modeling, data management concepts, and security best practices Required 10 Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non technical audiences Required 10 Experience collaborating with vendors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary teams Required 10 Considerable experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or equivalent).

The FAS Solution 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 anew 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 logica land 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.

 

Skills	Required	Minimum Experience	Candidate Experience	Last Used
Proficiency in architectural modeling, data management concepts, and security best practices	Required	10
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non technical audiences	Required	10
Experience collaborating with vendors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary teams	Required	10
Considerable experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or equivalent).	Required	10
Experience designing or supporting large scale healthcare or government IT systems, preferably Medicaid or MES modules	Highly desired	10
Strong understanding of MITA framework and federal interoperability requirements	Highly desired	10
Considerable knowledge of technologies such as: Node.js, Java, Angular, React, Python, REST, JSON, XML, X12, FHIR, HTML5	Highly desired	10
Considerable knowledge of databases, ETL tools, relational databases, SharePoint, X12, and legacy programming.	Highly desired	10
Knowledge of enterprise integration, service oriented architecture, APIs, cloud computing, ETL and modular system design	Highly desired	10
Prior work with Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) or Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES).	Highly desired	8
Experience in state government, public sector consulting, or large enterprise architecture roles	Nice to have	8

 

Questions	Questions	Answers
Question 1	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?
Question 2	What is your candidate's email address?
Question 3	In what city and state does your candidate currently reside? Richmond candidates are preferred due to ton site requirements.
Question 4	Role requires the contractor to be on site 2 days/week. If selected. Does your candidate agree to this arrangement?
Question 5	Although listed as highly desired, having prior work exp with Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) or Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) is valuable. Does your candidate have this experience and if so please highlight on their resume (we must be able to locate this exp and the details on the actual resume if they have it). If they do not simply put N/A on the Skills Matrix.