Solutions/Cloud Architect 4 // Local to VA

Client: State of VA

Job Title: DMAS - Solutions/Cloud Architect 4 (799314)

Location: 600 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia. 23219

Interview Type: Both Web Cam and In Person Interview

Deadline to submit: By 4 pm EST on Wed 4/8

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. 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, ThirdParty 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.

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount of Experience

Candidate Experience

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