New

Enterprise Architect

TEKsystems
$85.00 - $92.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Alabama, Montgomery
Nov 01, 2025
Description The Alabama Medicaid Agency (AMA) is modernizing its Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES). This multi-year project will procure program management office (PMO) services, testing oversight services, and multiple modular systems from multiple vendors. The PMO services contract includes Medicaid Enterprise Architecture services and Technical Advice and Assistance services. As part of this modernization project, the Agency is migrating its MES solutions and other critical business systems and technical services into the Microsoft Azure Government Cloud. This project follows a structured methodology that complies with the Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards and requirements such as the Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) and Streamlined Modular Certification (SMC). To support this project, the AMA has developed a Medicaid Enterprise Architecture (MEA), and has procured the Orbus iServer Enterprise Architecture software tool for that purpose. Vendor deliverables must be analyzed to ensure compliance with MEA standards and requirements as well as other vendor contracts. To support this effort, the AMA is seeking an experienced enterprise architect to serve on a multi-year effort in the role of AMMP Sr Enterprise Architect to report to the MES Associate SOW - Enterprise Architect Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) Page: 2 of 4 Director and be the AMMP lead for all technical aspects of MES modules and support tools, and to advise on the MEA framework, objects, and artifacts to support the success of the MEA and its contribution to AMMP. Specific Sr Enterprise Architect's responsibilities will include the following: * Serve as the MES technical representative and work closely with AMA support organizations that are responsible for critical areas such as operations & infrastructure, security, data governance, privacy, and project management to ensure MES modules and tools and the MEA comply with agency and federal standards. To that end, guide the PMO Contractor's efforts to maintain the MES Technical Reference Architecture (TRA); and develop technical and EA policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and processes for the MES. * Act as a trusted partner with Contractors and Agency managers to ensure project direction, goals and key initiatives achieve desired results. Develop key technical and MEA insights and metrics, and prepare reports and presentations for sr managers and AMMP stakeholders external to the Agency. * Chair the MES Enterprise Architecture Board (EAB) and the Technical Review Board (TRB), establishing working Board guidelines, ensuring proper expertise is represented at reviews, ensuring transparency of the boards in the MES governance process, ensuring timely and accurate communication with stakeholders, communicating status to management and submitting decisions for publication as needed, and ensuring modules and tools align with the appropriate published architectural standards. * Provide in-depth analysis and critical thinking when reviewing Contractor MEA artifacts and design documentation to identify problems and potential gaps, and make recommendations that will meet CMS standards and ensure contract compliance. Provide final approval for specific MEA deliverables. * Provide in-depth analysis and critical thinking when reviewing MES module and support tool technical documentation and technical aspects of Change Requests to recommend approval SOW - Enterprise Architect Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) Page: 3 of 4 and to identify risks and issues; this includes organizing TRB working groups of appropriate Agency subject matter experts to participate in reviews. * Work with the PMO Contractor's Sr Technical Advisor, and guide the MES Technical Research Analyst to track industry trends and maintain knowledge of new technologies to make recommendations that improve the MEA and the TRA. * Participate in and contribute to technical aspects of planning, procurement (Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Bids (RFB)), design, and test of the MES in order to support key decisions--establishing priorities, evaluating trade-offs, ensuring best practices, and develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the module solutions and support tools to be implemented. * Support the development of Service Level Agreements (SLA) to establish minimum support levels and system performance standards that protect the best interest of the Agency. * Employee is expected to undertake any additional related duties as they are assigned by their manager. Required Experience: * 8 - 10 years information technology architecture experience including one or more of these areas: cloud architecture, CRM architecture, database architecture, enterprise architecture, and solutions architecture. * 3 - 5 years enterprise architecture experience including EA framework design for at least the components of Business, Technical and Information Architectures, EA modeling, EA tool deployment, and EA configuration and lifecycle management. * 3 - 5 years of experience with large multi-vendor projects or teams * 3 - 5 years of experience working with sr management and key stakeholders * Excellent written and verbal communication skills to relate technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts. * Extensive knowledge of all MS-Office products with strong MS- Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint skills. SOW - Enterprise Architect Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) Page: 4 of 4 Candidates that do not meet the required experience will not be considered. Skills Enterprise architecture, Architecture, Solution architecture Top Skills Details Enterprise architecture,Architecture Additional Skills & Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: * Experience on a Medicaid or Major Health Care Payer Project * Familiarity with technical aspects of relevant policies and guidelines for information security, and the transmission and protection of sensitive data. * Experience with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) 3.0 including the maturity matrix and the Seven Conditions and Standards * Working knowledge of Medicaid Transformation Initiative * Experience with technical diagraming and business process modeling. * Demonstrated effective analytical, critical thinking, and diagnostic skills. * Strong interpersonal skills to work in an integrated team to build client rapport and develop/discipline/reward employees. * Ability to handle ambiguity and change. * Ability to work with virtual / in-person teams, and work under pressure / to a deadline. * Ability to work independently with minimal direction from Agency or other team members. Education/Certification: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or similar field; or 9+ years of equivalent work experience Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Montgomery, AL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $92.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Montgomery,AL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.