IT - Medicaid - Senior Enterprise Architect

Title: IT - Medicaid - Senior Enterprise Architect Location: Montgomery, AL (Onsite/Hybrid) Duration: 10 Months Contract Overview: The Client is undertaking a multi-year modernization of its Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES), migrating core systems to Microsoft Azure Government Cloud in alignment with CMS MITA and Streamlined Modular Certification (SMC) standards. Seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead the technical and architectural aspects of this modernization initiative, ensuring all MES modules, tools, and services comply with the Agencys Medicaid Enterprise Architecture (MEA) standards. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the MES technical representative , ensuring compliance with CMS standards. Guide PMO efforts to maintain the MES Technical Reference Architecture (TRA) and develop technical policies and standards. Chair the Enterprise Architecture Board (EAB) and Technical Review Board (TRB) ; oversee reviews, decisions, and governance transparency. Review and approve contractor deliverables, design documents, and change requests for compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with the PMOs Senior Technical Advisor to assess emerging technologies and industry trends. Participate in planning, procurement (RFP/RFB), design, and testing activities for MES modernization. Contribute to the development of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure optimal system performance and vendor accountability. Required Experience: 810 years of IT architecture experience (cloud, CRM, database, enterprise, or solutions architecture). 35 years of enterprise architecture experience including framework design (Business, Technical, and Information Architecture). Proven experience in large, multi-vendor environments and collaboration with senior stakeholders. Strong communication and presentation skills. Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Medicaid or major healthcare payer projects. Knowledge of MITA 3.0 , Medicaid Transformation Initiatives, and CMS Seven Conditions and Standards . Expertise in business process modeling and technical diagramming. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and leadership abilities. Familiarity with information security and sensitive data protection policies. Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or 9 years equivalent experience.