Health Services Solutions Architect

Drive winning solutions across federal health services pursuits. Lead technical solutioning and proposal strategy that advances Cherokee Federal’s health capability focus modernizing care delivery, data and interoperability, public health, behavioral health, eligibility and enrollment, digital experience, and health logistics while ensuring compliant, compelling, and cost sound proposals that position us to win and deliver. 

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Health Services Solutions Architect: Pay commensurate with experience. 

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Health Services Solutions Architect Responsibilities Include: 

• Lead solution architecture for federal health opportunities, shaping win strategies, technical approaches, and discriminators across our Health capabilities (e.g., clinical operations modernization, health analytics/AI, interoperability, public health surveillance, behavioral health, eligibility/enrollment, digital front door, pharmacy and logistics).
• Translate mission needs (DHA, Army MEDCOM, Air Force Medical, VHA, IHS, CDC) medical, and similar) into executable, low risk, price competitive solutions using proven delivery models and measurable outcomes (quality, timeliness, cost, access).
• Own the technical proposal response: develop solution narratives, architectures, staffing models, transition plans, quality and performance measures (SLAs/KPIs), risk/mitigation, and compliance matrices.
• Integrate human-centered design, evidence based clinical workflows, and digital enablement (RPM/telehealth, omnichannel engagement, care coordination) to enhance access, throughput, and patient satisfaction.
• Architect health data solutions using FHIR/HL7, TEFCA aligned interoperability, health information exchange, and secure data pipelines; define analytics/AI/ML use cases for program integrity, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance are appropriately incorporated into the solution (HIPAA, 21st Century Cures, FedRAMP, TIC 3.0, Zero Trust), partnering with CFED cyber teams to align to federal standards.
• Develop credible pricing inputs and BOEs: labor mix, productivity assumptions, facilities/logistics, automation impacts, and risk reserves; partner with pricing to produce cost realistic bids.
• Lead solution reviews and color teams; coach writers and SMEs to produce clear, consistent, and differentiating content; enforce compliance to RFI/RFP requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Create transition and readiness plans for rapid startup; define governance, performance management, and continuous improvement mechanisms (Lean/Six Sigma, control charts, dashboards).
• Collaborate with capture, BD, and operations to validate customer hot buttons, proof points, staffing pipelines, and partner strategy (clinical providers, OEMs, platform vendors, small businesses).
• Shape teaming strategies and make buy decisions to strengthen past performance, credentials, and coverage across clinical, digital, and logistics services.
• Support oral presentations and technical demos; simplify complex concepts into clear value.
• Stay current on federal health policy, procurements, and emerging technology, feed market intel and solution patterns into reusable playbooks and artifacts.
•  Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Health Services Solutions Architect Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 to 15 years of relevant experience in federal health services solutioning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Advanced Nursing or Medical degrees, public health, informatics, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Aligned certifications: PMP, SAFe or Agile, Lean/Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, CPHIMS/CPHIT, AWS/Azure/GCP cloud certifications, CISSP or CISM (for cyber heavy pursuits), HL7/FHIR certifications.
• Deep understanding of federal health missions and procurement: HHS/CDC, VA, DHA, AFMED, Army MEDCOM, experience with IDIQs/BPAs/GWACs and Full & Open competition.
• Demonstrated success leading technical solutions for large federal health programs (clinical operations, eligibility/enrollment, case management, public health surveillance, health logistics, pharmacy services, telehealth).
• Handson experience designing health data solutions: FHIR/HL7, APIs, TEFCA frameworks, EMR/EHR integration (e.g., Cerner, Epic), secure data lakes, and analytics/AI for quality, integrity, and operations.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA, PHI/PII handling, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, and security by design in health environments; ability to coordinate with cyber teams to meet federal requirements.
• Proven ability to develop cost realistic proposals: staffing models, productivity, automation, facilities/logistics, and BOE documentation.
• Skilled in articulating win themes and discriminators grounded in measurable outcomes and past performance; able to interview SMEs and convert insights into clear, compliant proposal content.
• Experience with service delivery modernization: human centered design, omnichannel digital engagement, RPM/telehealth, care coordination, and quality management systems.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, and adaptable.
• Excellent written and oral communication; effective presenter to technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to build constructive relationships across cross functional, cross cultural teams and with government stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal tools; familiarity with agile delivery, DevSecOps, and microservices when relevant to digital health platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and deliver under deadlines.
• Strong critical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Must be flexible, highly motivated, and reliable.
• Security clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret; TS/SCI preferred for certain pursuits. 
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Businesses Corp - CFED (CNB) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNB, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Keywords:

• federal health solution architecture

• interoperability (FHIR/HL7, TEFCA)

• cybersecurity compliance (HIPAA, FedRAMP, Zero Trust)

• analytics/AI for program integrity and quality

• proposal development (SLAs/KPIs, BOE, pricing)

Similar job titles:

• Health Solutions Architect

• Federal Health IT Architect

• Digital Health Delivery Lead

• Healthcare Interoperability Architect

• Federal Health Capture Technical Lead

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