335 - Strategic IT Solutions Architect - Tech Lead at HHS - Signing Bonus

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. • Columbia, MD

2d • $115,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is looking for an exceptional Senior Strategic IT Solutions Architect or Program Technical Lead with a passion for innovation in the healthcare IT domain. This role is critical in crafting transformative IT solutions for prestigious organizations within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including CMS, FDA, NIH, and others. We offer a $25,000 signing bonus to the right candidate who meets all specified requirements and successfully joins our team.
As a Senior Strategic IT Solutions Architect/Program Technical Lead, you will be responsible for developing groundbreaking IT solutions that address the most complex challenges in government healthcare IT. With your deep expertise in HealthIT, AWS, software development, and emerging technologies like AI and Machine Learning, you’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design high-impact solutions, enhance government healthcare IT operations, and deliver winning proposals. This role also involves providing strategic guidance to senior federal leadership at HHS.

Requirements

• Leadership Experience: Proven leadership experience as a Solutions Architect or Program Technical Lead supporting HHS, with established relationships being a significant advantage.
• Technical Mastery: Expertise in developing cloud-first solutions and data management strategies, as well as delivering technical briefings to senior government officials.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; a Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Availability: Ability to attend regular in-person meetings at the agency.
• Residency Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder, with residency in the U.S. for the past three years. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: Industry certifications are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to understand their strategic objectives and technical needs within the healthcare IT space.
• Solution Architecture: Design scalable, secure IT solutions for federal systems, focusing on digital modernization, big data, and advanced analytics.
• Strategic Presentations: Develop and deliver persuasive presentations to senior federal leadership, ensuring solutions align with agency goals.
• Technology Leadership: Stay on the cutting edge of technology trends, advocating for and integrating innovative solutions into our proposals.
• Networking and Influence: Leverage personal relationships to create opportunities for direct engagement with Federal decision-makers.

Benefits

• Significant Impact: Play a key role in transforming healthcare IT within federal agencies.
• Growth Opportunities: Access continuous learning and professional development, with opportunities for career advancement.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility of working three days in the office (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and two days remotely.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a focus on work-life balance.
• HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS Medical Insurance (three healthcare plans to choose from), Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-sponsored Wellness Program
• PERSONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• PAID LEAVE Competitive Paid-Time-Off Program
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity leave for mothers recovering from the birth of a child
• RETIREMENT 401K plan with 5% employer contribution (employee contributions are not required to receive 5% employer contribution)
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Employees are reimbursed for professional development activities, including classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, professional licenses required for a position
• PET INSURANCE Choose from two options to help keep your pets happy and healthy
• COMPETITIVE BONUS PROGRAM At Next Phase, we believe in sharing our success with the employees who make it happen!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level