Solutions Architect

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Leesburg, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

CORMAC is seeking a Solutions Architect to be responsible for defining the end-to-end architecture, technical roadmap, and modernization strategy for a cloud-based CMS data and analytics program. This role ensures all solutions across data ingestion, analytics, metadata management, and user-facing applications are scalable, secure, and aligned with the mission of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The Solution Architect also leads platform maturity assessments and drives innovation through structured tool evaluation and analytics pilots.

• Design and own the end-to-end solution architecture across cloud data platforms, analytics systems, metadata catalogs, and web-based user portals
• Define and maintain the technical roadmap, aligning platform evolution with business priorities, modernization goals, and federal compliance requirements
• Assess current-state architecture maturity across data, analytics, integration, security, and operational capabilities; identify gaps and develop improvement strategies
• Lead quarterly evaluation and pilot execution of at least one new analytics or data tool, including proof-of-concept design, implementation, and results reporting
• Translate business and operational requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective technical solutions
• Collaborate with data architects, engineers, business stakeholders, and security teams to ensure cohesive solution delivery
• Define integration patterns for APIs, ETL/ELT pipelines, real-time data flows, and enterprise reporting systems
• Support analytics and AI/ML enablement using platforms such as Databricks and other cloud-native tools
• Ensure alignment with CMS, federal, and healthcare compliance standards including FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST, HIPAA, and Zero Trust principles
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts including roadmaps, solution diagrams, capability models, and technical decision records
• Lead architecture governance sessions, design reviews, and technical advisory discussions with stakeholders and executive leadership
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies based on value, scalability, and operational impact
• Support Dev Sec Ops  practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation strategies across the platform ecosystem
• Drive continuous improvement in platform performance, usability, data accessibility, and operational efficiency

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering related or equivalent degree
• 8+ years of experience in Information Technology (IT) and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• 4+ years of Federal Government proposal solutioning and writing experience
• 4+ years of AWS Cloud and Dev Ops experience
• Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise cloud architecture across data, analytics, and application systems
• Demonstrated ability to define and manage technical roadmaps in complex enterprise environments
• Experience conducting maturity assessments and developing capability improvement strategies
• Hands-on knowledge of data platforms, analytics tools, and integration architectures
• Experience with Databricks or similar large-scale data/AI platforms
• Strong understanding of API design, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise security frameworks
• Ability to evaluate, pilot, and recommend new technologies based on business value and technical feasibility
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive presentation skills
• Experience working in regulated environments with compliance…