Solutions Architect

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business and a fully remote IT services provider supporting federal partners nationwide. We deliver innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions with a strong focus on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, AI, and the modernization of federal information systems.

Our vision is to be a health IT trendsetter, continuing to solve the nation’s most challenging healthcare IT issues by conceiving, designing, and building solid, creative, and innovative open-source solutions. 

Our mission is to innovate, design, and deliver tailored solutions that balance technical advancement with cost-awareness while providing exceptional service.

IGS is currently recruiting a remote Solutions Architect to support our work. Please note the role is contingent upon award. 

Assignment of Work and Travel:

This is a remote access assignment. The Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access IGS systems and therein use approved IGS provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. The Solution Architect works closely with stakeholders, development teams, and program leadership to translate business requirements into actionable technical designs, validate solution approaches, and support successful implementation and sustainment.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):

• Design detailed, end-to-end technical solutions aligned to project goals, enterprise architecture, and technology standards. 
• Develop solution roadmaps, technical architectures, and design documentation. 
• Perform solution design validation, debugging, and performance analysis. 
• Lead and support proof-of-concept (POC) development to validate proposed solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to development and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Review and validate solution designs from team members to ensure quality and consistency. 
• Collaborate with development teams to guide solution implementation, integration, and deployment. 
• Document and promote best practices and reusable solution patterns.
• Support BPA/task order kick-offs, including preparation of agendas and meeting documentation. 
• Ensure deliverables meet contractual, quality assurance, and reporting requirements.
• Support cloud-based architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms. 
• Assist in DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure solutions meet federal security, privacy, and compliance requirements (including HHS policies and Section 508).
• Support system transition, deployment, and operational readiness activities. 
•  Assist in operations and maintenance (O&M) planning and sustainment.
• Other duties as assigned

• 7+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems design, or software engineering roles. 
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise or cloud-based solutions. 
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile/DevOps preferred). 
• Experience with federal IT frameworks such as EPLC and CPIC. 
• Ability to lead technical teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). 
• Knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST, and federal cybersecurity requirements. 
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and modernization initiatives.
• Prior experience supporting  federal agencies, specifically health IT 
• Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment
• Ability to work and complete tasks independently and take a proactive approach

Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:

• Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers. 
• Empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers’ matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers’ and end-users’ business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission.
• Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done. 
• Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Oriented): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.  

Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Benefits: Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.

Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.