Chief Architect

Commence

. Support business development, capture, and proposal teams by crafting technical and business solutions for federal health IT, State, and commercial healthcare opportunities .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in solution architecture for federal health IT, with a strong focus on cloud, AI/ML, and DevSecOps solutions. Proven ability to lead technical teams, craft compelling proposals, and translate customer needs into effective technical solutions.

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Solution ArchitectureFederal Health ITCloud SolutionsAI/ML ImplementationProposal Writing

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Hard Skills

Architecture DesignTechnical Solution DevelopmentData Centric EngineeringDevSecOpsHealthcare Data Standards

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationCollaborationMentorshipLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureHL7 FHIRICD-10

Certifications & Qualifications

Cloud CertificationsDevSecOps CertificationSAFe Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Government PursuitsCMSVADHAHHS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support business development, capture, and proposal teams by crafting technical and business solutions for federal health IT, State, and commercial healthcare opportunities
Support delivery teams, programs, and customers in defining and advancing technical and business solutions
Define problem statements and develop solutions through collaboration with internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners
Lead and manage Commence's Solution Architects
Own Commence's technical story and translate customer needs into credible, winnable positioning
Ensure Solution Architect coverage across current programs and pipeline opportunities
Lead technical solution design for priority pursuits
Serve as technical volume lead on RFPs, RFIs, market surveys, and white papers
Own solution narratives and connect technical approaches to measurable mission and business value
Make final technical recommendations on architecture, technology selection, and teaming-partner solutions
Build technical credibility with customers through capture meetings, oral presentations, and solution demonstrations
Serve as final-tier technical expert for designated domains on active programs
Define and enforce architecture standards for the Commence Platform with the CTO
Provide dotted-line technical oversight and mentorship to Solution Architects
Lead, hire, develop, and manage the performance of the Solution Architecture team
Allocate Solution Architect capacity across pipeline pursuits and active contracts
Balance pursuit coverage against delivery commitments and manage utilization
Track emerging digital health, cloud, and AI/ML capabilities and incorporate relevant capabilities into solutions and team development

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years total experience
10+ years in architecture across large scale cloud, data centric engineering, AI/ML, and/or DevSecOps solutions
5+ years of experience in solution architecture supporting federal government pursuits, ideally within CMS, VA, DHA, or broader HHS and federal health IT
Demonstrated track record shaping winning technical volumes and proposal narratives for mid to large federal programs
Strong hands-on technical credibility; able to serve as final-tier SME rather than in a purely advisory role
Experience collaborating with customers and stakeholders to present solutions and drive adoption and evaluator confidence
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Proven capability in proposal writing for government agencies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; five additional years of experience may substitute
Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust
U.S. residency required
Cloud certifications such as AWS, GCP, or Azure; DevSecOps or SAFe certifications
Experience with healthcare data standards, including HL7 FHIR, X12, ICD-10, and CPT
Applied AI/ML or agentic systems experience relevant to federal health IT modernization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote position
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity