Network/Systems Architect (Remote)

GovCIO is seeking a Solution Architect to join the Health Technology Management Services (HTMS) team. The selected candidate will provide contracted support to the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology. The Solution Architect will document current state architectures and develop solution architectures. The ideal candidate understands data architectures, challenges of system interoperability and understands project and program management. The environment is dynamic and demanding, with evolving client needs; flexibility and a forward-thinking mindset are essential for success.

This role is a fully remote position within the United States with core hours of operation from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET.

• Quickly develop a holistic view of the organization’s current IT architecture, business operations, in-flight technology modernization initiatives and future plans
• Build a trusted advisory relationship with the client
• Build/augment technology roadmaps and runways that align with higher organizational strategies and vision
• Direct interface with users/stakeholders to determine needs
• Manage and track technical data across products and teams for easy inquiry and in support of data calls
• Support and defend the Intake process for new work and change requests
• Leverage GovCIO resources across programs
• Monitor/interpret technology memos/policies/directives from higher leadership and recommend approaches
• Communicate and advocate for alternative viewpoints with clarity and diplomacy
• Propose effective architectural solutions in multiple technical environments
• Experience architecting in complex systems of systems with system-to-system interaction, and within parameters of reusing some components in an overall solution. Solutions are highly innovative and may have critical impact
• Experience with architectural care and feeding of applications that are in the maintenance phase in addition to architecting new solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in: Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline 
  • 10 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
• 15 years of related experience 
• Expert-level knowledge and highly innovative problem-solving
• Experience in a Healthcare or Healthcare Insurance environment
• Ability to meet deadlines, including short-notice requests
• Works well in a team environment
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Excellent communicator who garners trust through transparency
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting or leading within the Veterans Affair Office of Information Technology, Veterans Benefits Administration, and/or Veterans Health Administration is a plus
• Experience with x12 Healthcare Insurance Transaction Standards
• Project Management Experience
• Data and Systems Interoperability Architecture Experience
• SAFe certified and/or experience in a scaled agile environment
• Experience in the design of enterprise technology
• Experience in developing future state architecture
• Experience in researching and documenting as-is architectures
• Over 5 years’ experience as a technical lead or systems or solutions architect
• Jira experience

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance