Enterprise Architect – VA iFAMS / FSC / Claims Systems

Enterprise Architect – VA iFAMS / FSC / Claims Systems (Remote) Location: Remote (U.S. Based) Salary Range: $130,000 – $150,000 Annually Employment Type: Full-Time Veterans Encouraged to Apply Architect Mission-Critical VA Financial & Claims Systems We are seeking a senior Enterprise Architect (EA) to support Veterans Affairs (VA) Financial Services Center (FSC) programs, with a strong focus on iFAMS, VA financial operations, and healthcare claims processing. This role is critical to shaping, governing, and modernizing enterprise architectures that support VA financial management, benefits processing, and healthcare data exchange. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in federal financial systems, VA architecture frameworks, healthcare claims (X12/HL7), and large-scale enterprise integrations, with the ability to translate VA business strategy into secure, scalable technical solutions. Position Overview As an Enterprise Architect supporting VA FSC programs, you will lead architecture efforts across financial management systems, claims processing platforms, and enterprise integrations, ensuring alignment with VA standards, federal EA frameworks, and modernization initiatives. You will collaborate with engineers, product owners, financial analysts, healthcare SMEs, and government stakeholders using Agile / Scrum methodologies to design and implement compliant, future-ready solutions. Key Responsibilities VA Enterprise Architecture & Strategy • Lead architecture efforts across Business, Application, Data, Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, AI/GenAI, and Governance domains in support of VA FSC and iFAMS initiatives. • Translate VA and FSC mission goals, financial operations, and claims-processing strategies into enterprise technical roadmaps. • Establish and maintain VA-aligned enterprise design patterns, reference architectures, and solution standards. iFAMS & VA Financial Systems Architecture • Provide architecture leadership for iFAMS financial management systems, including: • Financial processing • API integrations • Data flows and governance • Design and review architectures supporting VA financial operations, payroll, accounting, and funds control. • Support capital planning, IT investment management, and CPIC activities from an EA perspective. • Conduct alternatives analysis and risk assessments for financial system modernization initiatives. Healthcare Claims & Integration Architecture • Design and govern architectures supporting VA healthcare claims processing, including: • X12 and HL7 transaction flows • Integration with external trading partners • Secure data exchange models • Lead API and integration design for IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, supporting healthcare claims and financial transaction processing. • Ensure compliance with VA, federal, and healthcare interoperability standards. Cloud, Hybrid & Modernization Initiatives • Architect legacy-to-cloud transition strategies for VA financial and claims systems. • Design hybrid and multi-cloud solutions leveraging AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments. • Support modernization efforts involving GenAI, AI chatbots, and advanced analytics for VA enterprise systems. • Establish architecture standards for scalability, security, resiliency, and performance. Governance, Delivery & Leadership • Lead and participate in architecture reviews, recommending improvements to system design and integrations. • Define and enforce EA governance standards, including documentation, review gates, and compliance checkpoints. • Produce and maintain high-quality EA artifacts, including: • Architecture domain diagrams • Logical and physical solution designs • Business Enterprise Architecture Assessments • Mentor architects and engineers while fostering a collaborative, mission-focused team environment. • Communicate clearly with VA stakeholders, leadership, and technical teams. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, or related field. • Eight (8) years of relevant experience may substitute for education. • Minimum 10 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture or senior solution architecture roles. • Demonstrated experience supporting VA, FSC, or federal financial systems. • Strong knowledge of: • iFAMS • VA financial operations • Healthcare claims processing systems • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Technical & Domain Expertise • Enterprise Architecture frameworks and methodologies: • TOGAF, SAFe, SDLC • Federal EA, FSAM, VAAF, DoDAF • Hands-on experience with: • IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (X12, HL7) • API architecture and enterprise integration • iFAMS financial enterprise API integrators • ETL tools (e.g., Informatica) • SOA / ESB platforms (MuleSoft, Oracle Service Bus, JBoss) • GenAI and AI chatbot integration • Strong documentation skills using: • Unicom System Architect • Visio, SharePoint, PowerPoint • ServiceNow ITIL and incident management experience • BPMN and data modeling experience preferred Preferred Experience & Certifications • 10+ years providing EA consulting services within federal programs • Experience supporting EA governance, CPIC, and Exhibit 300 reviews • Certifications in: • TOGAF • AWS or Azure • IBM Sterling B2B Integrator • iFAMS • SOA / ESB platforms • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines Benefits Overview Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance • Life insurance coverage • Short- and long-term disability insurance • 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting • Military leave • Training and professional development opportunities • Tuition reimbursement • Employee wellness program • Commuter benefits • And more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Fathom Management, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. 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