<p>Overview</p> <p>Location: Fully Remote (St. Paul, MN)Employment Type: Part-Time (Average of 20 hours/week)</p> <p>Lead Strategic IT Transformation - Your Expertise Matters</p> <p>Are you a seasoned Enterprise Architect ready to shape the future of IT strategy and planning? Trissential is hiring a part-time Enterprise Architect to join our client's team and drive high-impact initiatives aligned with federal standards and long-term business vision. This is your chance to influence enterprise-wide architecture while working remotely with a mission-driven organization.</p> <p>What's in It for You?</p> <ul> <li>Strategic Influence - Play a key role in shaping enterprise architecture across Medicaid, Child Welfare, and other health and human services programs • Remote Flexibility - Work from anywhere while contributing to high-level planning and governance • Federal Alignment - Lead efforts in compliance with CMS's MES modularity vision and MECL standards • Collaborative Culture - Work closely with IT leadership, stakeholders, and program teams • Knowledge Transfer & Impact - Share your expertise and leave a lasting legacy </li></ul> <p>Your Role & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Define and document "as-is", "to-be", and future-state architecture models • Provide technical guidance, roadmaps, principles, and standards to support strategic IT decisions • Oversee infrastructure, security, data, and application architecture • Translate business and technical requirements into scalable architectural blueprints • Develop transition roadmaps and support bi-modal operations • Advise IT leadership on modern architecture principles and trends • Participate in architecture governance, solution review boards, and investment planning • Support cloud adoption, data modernization, and application rationalization • Ensure alignment with CMS's MES modularity vision and MECL standards • Deliver knowledge transfer and support strategic IT initiatives </li></ul> <p>Skills & Experience You Should Possess</p> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in an Enterprise Architect role • Proven track record with at least 4 engagements lasting over 3 months in similar roles • Strong understanding of infrastructure, security, data, and application architecture • Systems thinking and ability to see the big picture • Excellent communication and leadership skills • Ability to work independently and resolve ambiguity </li></ul> <p>Bonus Points If You Have</p> <ul> <li>Experience with Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) and MECL • Knowledge of IT governance, financial modeling, and investment planning • Familiarity with cloud adoption and data architecture modernization • Servant leadership and stakeholder facilitation skills </li></ul> <p>Education & Certifications You Need</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree (substitutes for 2 years of experience) • Master's degree (substitutes for 3 years of experience) • Associate's degree (substitutes for 1 year of experience) </li></ul> <p>What We Offer</p> <p>At Trissential, we value strategic thinkers and technical leaders. By joining our client's team, you'll be part of a transformative journey with flexibility and purpose.</p> <ul> <li>Competitive Salary - Up to $89 per hour, based on skills and experience • Remote Work Model - Enjoy full flexibility while contributing to high-impact initiatives • Career Development - Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities • Supportive Team Culture - Work with a team that values collaboration and continuous learning </li></ul> <p>Only candidates authorized to work in the US will be considered for this role.</p> <p>Ready to shape the future of enterprise architecture? Apply today and bring your strategic vision to life with Trissential!</p>