Navitas
25-2192: Subject Matter Expert (SME)- Linthicum, MD
Navitas, Linthicum, Maryland, United States
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Job ID#:
25-2192
Location:
Linthicum, MD
Overview Navitas is an industry leader in the digital transformation space, serving commercial, federal, and state and local markets since 2006.
What We Do We’re a group of problem solvers delivering award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers. Navitas empowers clients to use technology as a competitive advantage through proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and expert teams.
What You’ll Do Navitas is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support modernization efforts across statewide agile development teams. The SME will provide leadership, policy insight, and domain expertise in health and human services (HHS) programs including SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Child Support, and Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES). This role is embedded within cross-functional teams and serves as a strategic liaison between technical architects, product owners, state agencies, and policy stakeholders.
Translate complex public policy and program rules into actionable technical and business strategies.
Lead cross-functional design sessions involving technical architects, data teams, product owners, and business SMEs.
Define and validate functional and non-functional requirements for system modernization.
Guide the planning and documentation of modernization roadmaps, including solution blueprints, impact assessments, and product roadmaps.
Structure and review data flows involving eligibility determination, benefit issuance, and external reporting.
Coordinate with QA, Security, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with performance, accessibility (508), and HIPAA standards.
Represent delivery teams in planning and design sessions with agency leaders, stakeholders, and policy experts.
Support and review implementation of business rules engines from a compliance and program integrity perspective.
Facilitate communication between technical teams and agency representatives, ensuring shared understanding of solution design.
Guide the design of solution architecture to ensure alignment with business objectives, compliance mandates, and technology standards.
Interpret federal and state policy documentation into decision logic and business rules for implementation.
Identify solution gaps, risks, and integration points across legacy and modern platforms.
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
7+ years of experience in the IT field.
5+ years of specialized experience directly related to the subject matter area.
Set Yourself Apart With
10+ years in public sector technology, with deep exposure to HHS programs and regulatory environments.
5+ years working directly with state or federal eligibility systems, system modernization, or cross-program solutions.
Proven expertise in SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Child Support, or IES program environments.
Familiarity with modern tech stacks including Java, .NET, Corticon, PostgreSQL/Aurora, AWS, and Informatica.
Skilled in documenting functional requirements, user stories, and system interaction diagrams.
Strong understanding of modular architecture, rules-based systems, SOA, and data governance.
Ability to manage stakeholder relationships, interpret policy, and advocate for viable technical solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex topics for non-technical audiences.
Equal Employment Opportunity Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources. Navitas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Job ID#:
25-2192
Location:
Linthicum, MD
Overview Navitas is an industry leader in the digital transformation space, serving commercial, federal, and state and local markets since 2006.
What We Do We’re a group of problem solvers delivering award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers. Navitas empowers clients to use technology as a competitive advantage through proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and expert teams.
What You’ll Do Navitas is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support modernization efforts across statewide agile development teams. The SME will provide leadership, policy insight, and domain expertise in health and human services (HHS) programs including SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Child Support, and Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES). This role is embedded within cross-functional teams and serves as a strategic liaison between technical architects, product owners, state agencies, and policy stakeholders.
Translate complex public policy and program rules into actionable technical and business strategies.
Lead cross-functional design sessions involving technical architects, data teams, product owners, and business SMEs.
Define and validate functional and non-functional requirements for system modernization.
Guide the planning and documentation of modernization roadmaps, including solution blueprints, impact assessments, and product roadmaps.
Structure and review data flows involving eligibility determination, benefit issuance, and external reporting.
Coordinate with QA, Security, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with performance, accessibility (508), and HIPAA standards.
Represent delivery teams in planning and design sessions with agency leaders, stakeholders, and policy experts.
Support and review implementation of business rules engines from a compliance and program integrity perspective.
Facilitate communication between technical teams and agency representatives, ensuring shared understanding of solution design.
Guide the design of solution architecture to ensure alignment with business objectives, compliance mandates, and technology standards.
Interpret federal and state policy documentation into decision logic and business rules for implementation.
Identify solution gaps, risks, and integration points across legacy and modern platforms.
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
7+ years of experience in the IT field.
5+ years of specialized experience directly related to the subject matter area.
Set Yourself Apart With
10+ years in public sector technology, with deep exposure to HHS programs and regulatory environments.
5+ years working directly with state or federal eligibility systems, system modernization, or cross-program solutions.
Proven expertise in SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Child Support, or IES program environments.
Familiarity with modern tech stacks including Java, .NET, Corticon, PostgreSQL/Aurora, AWS, and Informatica.
Skilled in documenting functional requirements, user stories, and system interaction diagrams.
Strong understanding of modular architecture, rules-based systems, SOA, and data governance.
Ability to manage stakeholder relationships, interpret policy, and advocate for viable technical solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex topics for non-technical audiences.
Equal Employment Opportunity Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources. Navitas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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