Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the comprehensive 16-week assessment plan focused on operational stability and modernization readiness from inception to delivery with an option to continue on to implementation.
- Lead the identification of architectural risks and develop robust mitigation strategies.
- Review and validate all stabilization recommendations to ensure technical feasibility and long-term viability.
- Ensure coexistence strategies are perfectly aligned with Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) modernization efforts.
- Provide high-level briefings and strategic advice to executive stakeholders, translating complex technical findings into actionable business insights.
- Ensure all outputs are disciplined, technically credible, and informed by rigorous risk analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in technical leadership or advisory roles.
- 7+ years of experience in:
- Legacy system modernization advisory.
- Enterprise architecture assessment.
- Infrastructure transition and decoupling strategies.
- Risk mitigation planning.
- Governance-aligned program leadership.
- Proven track record in:
- Complex interdependent application environments.
- Application and infrastructure modernization.
- Modernization and migration planning and roadmapping.
- Security and operational stabilization during modernization.
- Ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional product teams to ensure that the product vision and goals align while providing guidance and support throughout the product lifecycle.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, you must adapt to shifting personalities and navigate new challenges.
- Strong knowledge of modern technologies and agile methodologies, focusing on delivering user value and maintaining a high-quality user experience.
- Demonstrated ability to make data-informed decisions, effectively communicate (written and verbal), and manage change with diverse stakeholders.
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
- Must reside in the Continental US; located in the state of Pennsylvania a plus, but not required.
- Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Certification in Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Project Management Professional (PMP), or ITIL Foundation Certification.
- Experience working within the State/Commonwealth is a plus.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are your human-centric innovation partner, crafting impactful user experiences for government and commercial sectors with an unwavering commitment to efficiency and excellence.
Our Core Capabilities:
CMS Data Experience
Our team has established deep domain experience in insurance, claims, and quality data throughout the CMS ecosystem. We equip healthcare stakeholders with insights to make informed policy decisions through strategic data management, integrating diverse data sources, and conducting analysis.
Enabling Interoperability in Healthcare
We build functionality using standards such as FHIR to allow for data interoperability between government agencies, providers, and patients. Guided by our long-time partnership with CMS and healthcare stakeholders, we advocate for patient data accessibility, striving to enhance the quality of care delivered.
Leaders in DevSecOps
As some of the earliest practitioners of DevSecOps within CMS, we exemplify the significance of a carefully engineered CI/CD pipeline. Amidst unprecedented HealthCare.gov registrations, our team safeguards its stability and reliability.
Consulting to Innovate
At Element, we act as consultative partners at the crossroads of innovation and our clients' needs. No matter the challenge, we identify and prioritize the appropriate methods, ensuring tailored solutions and using modern technologies.
We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them, and the elements of Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, Equity, Creativity are the foundation
