AI-First Enterprise Architect for Medicare MA Roadmaps

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association; Illinois; On-site; USD 173,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the Medicare Advantage technology roadmap, reference architectures, and standards. This role defines multi-year evolution aligned with CMS cycles and integrates architecture with investment and IT portfolio practices.

You will evaluate AI tools for scalability and responsible use in a regulated healthcare environment, while mentoring teams and ensuring architectural consistency across programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT or software development including enterprise architecture and leadership.
• 5+ years designing and evolving Medicare Advantage tech ecosystems.
• Experience defining multi-year MA architectural roadmaps aligned with CMS cycles.
• AI-first approach to architecture and solution design in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture for MA business, defining multi-year roadmaps and standards.
• Translate business strategy into technical initiatives across programs and releases.
• Advise management on architectural topics, risks and opportunities.
• Develop architectural templates and artifacts for governance.
• Review and approve architectural documents.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

AI-first approach

Cost-benefit analysis

Leadership

CMS interoperability

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Master's degree in CS/IS/Management

Tools

TriZetto Facets

Data exchange standards

Job description

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the Medicare Advantage technology roadmap, reference architectures, and standards. This role defines multi-year evolution aligned with CMS cycles and integrates architecture with investment and IT portfolio practices.

You will evaluate AI tools for scalability and responsible use in a regulated healthcare environment, while mentoring teams and ensuring architectural consistency across programs.