Systems Architect, Senior Advisor with CMS Experience

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced, forward-thinking Senior Systems / Solutions Architect to provide architectural leadership, technical direction, and innovation for the Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug System (MARx), a mission-critical system supporting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior technical leadership, systems architecture, or solutions architecture role.

US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with MARx, including its business processes, architecture, interfaces, and operational environment.
• Experience with Medicare Advantage and Part D plan enrollment, premium calculations, payment processing, and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with CMS enterprise architecture standards, technology governance, and modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting high-value financial payment processing systems with stringent accuracy, reconciliation, and audit requirements.
• Advanced experience with AWS architecture, PostgreSQL optimization, and Golang application development.
• Experience with large-scale batch processing, distributed transaction management, and complex workflow orchestration.
• Familiarity with Medicare Advantage Organization and Prescription Drug Plan interfaces and data exchange requirements.
• Experience with AWS services such as ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, CloudWatch, and Step Functions, as applicable.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and modern DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with federal security and compliance requirements, including FISMA, NIST 800-53, and applicable CMS security policies.
• Experience applying AI-assisted engineering, intelligent automation, or emerging technologies to enterprise systems.
• AWS Solutions Architect certification or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• Experience leading modernization initiatives while maintaining uninterrupted operations of mission-critical legacy systems.

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Essential Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

The ideal candidate must demonstrate

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate future business and technology needs and establish architectural direction that supports long-term program objectives.
• Technical Depth: Strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to evaluate detailed technical designs, identify risks, and guide complex implementation decisions.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand Medicare business operations and translate complex requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Thought Leadership: Ability to challenge conventional approaches, introduce innovative ideas, and promote continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work effectively with CMS stakeholders, program management, and cross-functional technical teams.
• Execution Focus: Commitment to translating architectural strategies into successful implementations while balancing business priorities, technical quality, and delivery schedules.
• Communication: Ability to present architectural recommendations, technical risks, and complex trade-offs clearly to diverse audiences.
• Mentorship: Commitment to developing technical talent and fostering a collaborative engineering culture.

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Expected Outcomes

The successful candidate will be instrumental in achieving the following:

Area Expected Outcomes

• System Architecture Scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable architecture aligned with MARx business objectives
• Medicare Business Processing Improved timeliness, accuracy, and reliability of enrollment and payment processing
• Payment Integrity Strong transaction controls, reconciliation, traceability, and financial processing accuracy
• AWS Optimization Improved cloud performance, resilience, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Database Performance Optimized PostgreSQL performance and efficient handling of high-volume transactions
• Software Engineering High-quality, maintainable Golang applications and services
• Systems Integration Reliable and efficient internal and external interfaces
• Program Delivery Improved technical planning, risk management, and execution predictability
• Innovation Adoption of modern technologies, intelligent automation, and engineering best practices
• Operational Efficiency Reduced technical debt, operational complexity, and maintenance costs
• Team Development Stronger technical capabilities through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing

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Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.