Remote Systems Architect for Medicaid MMIS Agile

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement

Telework eligible

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Systems Architect to lead the system architecture for MMIS programs, including Medicaid/CHIP. The role involves collaborating with business users and contracted IT teams to ensure vendor systems meet agency directives and contract requirements.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, interface design, and alignment with PI planning and Agile Release Train goals, with telework eligibility and a day shift.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agile Methodology and best practices.
• Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor architecture and PI plans to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Provide day‑to‑day management support to delivery Product Managers.
• Represent MMIS IT System Architecture in program planning and demos.
• Analyze risks and mitigation strategies for IT components of projects.
• Lead workgroups to improve processes and compliance with policies.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure continuous value delivery.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

System analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Systems Architect to lead the system architecture for MMIS programs, including Medicaid/CHIP. The role involves collaborating with business users and contracted IT teams to ensure vendor systems meet agency directives and contract requirements.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, interface design, and alignment with PI planning and Agile Release Train goals, with telework eligibility and a day shift.