Solutions/Cloud Architect 4 (Hybrid)

Betis Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Betis Group, Inc. seeks a Cloud Architect to lead the Fiscal Agent Services module for the Medicaid Enterprise System. This role focuses on oversight, governance, and technical guidance rather than hands-on coding, partnering with stakeholders, vendors, and IT teams to align with CMS, MITA, and enterprise standards.

The position is on-site in Richmond with occasional meetings and potential follow-up in person reviews as needed, supporting modernization efforts across federal and state programs.

Qualifications

• Proficient in architectural modeling, data management, and security best practices.
• Able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Expert in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and integration patterns.
• Experience with Medicaid/MES or healthcare/government IT.
• Strong knowledge of MITA and interoperability requirements.
• Familiar with modern tech: Node.js, Java, Angular/React, Python, REST, JSON, XML.
• Experience with databases, ETL, SharePoint, X12, and legacy tech.
• Knowledge of SOA, APIs, cloud computing, ETL, modular design.
• MMIS / MES experience in Medicaid domains.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical implementation of the MES module, as part of the Medicaid Enterprise System.
• Ensure solutions align with CMS guidelines, MITA maturity goals, interoperability standards, and federal modularity requirements.
• Lead architectural reviews, assess solution implementation, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and technical policies.
• Evaluate system integration needs across modules such as Eligibility and Enrollment, Provider Services, Third‑Party Liability, Pharmacy, and Data Warehousing.
• Provide architectural guidance for system interfaces, data exchange standards, APIs, security models, and cloud adoption strategies.
• Develop architectural artifacts such as logical and physical diagrams, data flow documentation, integration patterns, and technical roadmaps.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with NIST, HIPAA, state security policies, and other applicable controls.
• Participate in governance processes, review change requests, and ensure solutions are sustainable and maintainable.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, business analysts, developers, and external partners throughout the solution lifecycle.

Skills

Architectural Modeling

Data Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Vendor Collaboration

Cloud Platforms

Gov Healthcare IT

MITA Framework

Modern Technologies

Databases & ETL

Enterprise Integration

MMIS / MES Experience

Job description

Job Description

• Contigent upon award

ON SITE: 2 days/week required and must be available for other on site meetings as required.

Local Richmond area candidates preferred or must be within 1 hour's drive from Richmond due to the above on site requirements.

• Pls note: Manager will start with Virtual IVs but reserves the option to request a follow up IN PERSON IV if needed

Overview

Important to note bf you submit: this role is more of lead/oversight/guidance role vs hands on Cloud Architecture.

This is more of The FAS Solution / Cloud Architect serves as a technical lead responsible for overseeing, governing, and guiding a new Fiscal Agent Services (FAS) technology solution that supports the Medicaid enterprise system and its business operations. This role works closely with business stakeholders, program leadership, vendors, and technical teams to ensure solutions align with Medicaid Program goals, federal and state regulations, enterprise architecture standards, and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide technical implementation of a new Fiscal Agent Services module, as part of the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) system
• Ensure solutions align with CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) guidelines, MITA maturity goals, interoperability standards, and federal modularity requirements.
• Lead architectural reviews, assess solution implementation, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and technical policies.
• Evaluate system integration needs across modules such as Eligibility and Enrollment, Provider Services, Third‑Party Liability, Pharmacy, and Data Warehousing.
• Provide architectural guidance for system interfaces, data exchange standards, APIs, security models, and cloud adoption strategies.
• Develop architectural artifacts such as logical and physical diagrams, data flow documentation, integration patterns, and technical roadmaps.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with NIST, HIPAA, state security policies, and other applicable controls.
• Participate in governance processes, review change requests, and ensure solutions are sustainable and maintainable.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, business analysts, developers, and external partners throughout the solution lifecycle.

Skill Required / Desired Years of Experience

• Architectural Modeling & Data Management – Proficiency in architectural modeling, data management concepts, and security best practicesRequired10 Years
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement – Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and engage stakeholders effectivelyRequired10 Years
• Collaboration – Experience working with vendors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary teamsRequired10 Years
• Cloud Platforms – Experience with Azure, AWS, or equivalent cloud environmentsRequired10 Years
• Healthcare / Government Systems – Experience designing or supporting large-scale healthcare or government IT systems (e.g., Medicaid, MES)Highly Desired10 Years
• MITA Framework & Interoperability – Strong understanding of MITA framework and federal interoperability requirementsHighly Desired10 Years
• Modern & Emerging Technologies – Knowledge of Node.js, Java, Angular, React, Python, REST, JSON, XML, X12, FHIR, HTML5Highly Desired10 Years
• Databases & ETL – Experience with databases, ETL tools, relational systems, SharePoint, X12, and legacy technologiesHighly Desired10 Years
• Enterprise Architecture & Integration – Knowledge of SOA, APIs, cloud computing, ETL, and modular system designHighly Desired10 Years
• MMIS / MES Experience – Prior experience with Medicaid Management Information Systems or Medicaid Enterprise SystemsHighly Desired8 Years