Infrastructure Solutions Architect

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. Skill Matrix: Skill Required Amount of Experience Experience 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).

Job Title: Infrastructure Solutions Architect
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid work - 2 days on site)
Duration : 8 Months Contract (High possibility of extension)
Interview : Web Cam Interview Only

Job Summary:
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 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 Matrix:

Skill	Required	Amount of Experience	Experience
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