Solutions / Cloud Architect (Healthcare / Medicaid MES)

Solutions / Cloud Architect (Healthcare / Medicaid MES) – Hybrid Richmond, VA

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite Weekly)

Contract Duration: 04/27/2026 – 10/30/2026

Important Note

This is a leadership-focused architecture role, not a hands-on engineering position. Ideal candidates will bring strong governance, oversight, and stakeholder leadership experience in large-scale enterprise systems.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Solutions / Cloud Architect to lead and oversee the implementation of a Fiscal Agent Services (FAS) module within the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES).

This role will work closely with business leaders, vendors, and technical teams to ensure alignment with federal and state healthcare regulations, enterprise architecture standards, and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead architecture governance and technical oversight for Medicaid MES solutions

Guide implementation of the Fiscal Agent Services (FAS) module

Ensure compliance with CMS guidelines, MITA framework, and federal modularity standards

Conduct architecture reviews, solution assessments, and technical validations

Define and review integration strategies across modules:

Eligibility & Enrollment

Provider Services

Third Party Liability

Pharmacy

Data Warehousing

Develop architecture artifacts:

Data flow diagrams

Logical & physical architecture diagrams

Integration patterns

Technical roadmaps

Provide guidance on:

APIs, data exchange (FHIR, X12, XML, JSON)

Cloud adoption strategies (AWS/Azure)

Security and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST)

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams and vendors

Participate in governance, change management, and solution lifecycle processes

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in:

Enterprise / Solution Architecture

Cloud platforms ( AWS, Azure, or equivalent)

Data architecture, security, and system integration

Strong experience in:

Stakeholder communication & executive-level presentations

Working with vendors and system integrators

Translating business requirements into technical solutions

Highly Desired Skills

Experience with Medicaid, MMIS, or MES systems

Strong understanding of:

MITA framework & federal interoperability standards

APIs, SOA, microservices, and modular architecture

Knowledge of technologies:

Node.js, Java, Angular, React, Python

REST, JSON, XML, X12, FHIR, HTML5

Experience with:

Databases, ETL tools, data warehousing

Legacy systems and modernization initiatives

Relevant certifications:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Microsoft Azure Architect

Nice to Have

Experience in state government or public sector consulting

Background in large-scale enterprise architecture programs

Work Requirements

Must be local to Richmond, VA OR within 1-hour driving distance

Required onsite presence: 2 days/week + additional meetings as needed

Interview process:

Initial virtual interview

Possible in-person follow-up interview