Job Description

Architect

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Healthcare IT

Nov 15, 2021Post Date

21204791Requisition #

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CTGs premier client has a contract assignment for an Architect. The work will be performed onsite

Type: Long Term Contract

Job Title: Architect

Location: Washington, DC

Support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program as an Architect.

Position Overview:

Serve as a senior architect on a team of architects responsible for working though VA’s transition to Cerner Millenium. Provide data architecture, development, and solution support. Develop and publish models, diagrams and other architectural artifacts using the VA approved modeling tools. Develop COAs, AoAs and solutions under tight timelines in collaboration with various stakeholders. Provide support to the program based on situational need. Provide mentoring and oversight to Development and PMO contracts to ensure they follow the EHRM CTO’s vision.

Basic qualifications:

15+ years of professional work experience.
Ability to create strategies and plans for integration of multiple IT systems/subsystems into an operational unit, ensuring full functional and performance capabilities are retained
Able to coordinate and collaborate with development, engineering, business and user teams to assess risks, goals and needs and ensure that all are adequately addressed
Experienced in introducing new hardware or software into a new or existing environment while minimizing disruption and mitigating risks
Cost conscience addressing goals
Ability to conduct modeling in Cameo, Rational Software Architect and MS Visio
Ability to function as a technical lead for a multi-disciplinary Scrum team
Ability to work with little direction to specific defined deliverables
Knowledge of high-level architecture and design support for complex system implementations

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent discipline is required, or an additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree requirements

Additional qualifications:

Understanding of DoDAF and UML
Experience in the VA
Experience with Cameo or other modeling tools
Experience implementing Electronic Health Records

Additional Information:

No third party resumes will be accepted
Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted
All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors!)
CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
CTG is an E-Verify Company

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link or email your Word version resume and salary requirements [email protected]

CTG is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions and services that accelerate clients' project momentum and achievement of their desired IT and business outcomes. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG has operations in North America, South America, Western Europe, and India. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people are the culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work-certified company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. Our Affirmative Action program serves to promote occupational equality and diversity through good faith efforts. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

Additional Information

Job Function: Customer Support
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)
Work Remote: No
Travel: No

This job was posted on Wed Jan 12 2022 and expired on Fri Jan 14 2022.

Minimum $25K /yr

$75K /yr Average

Maximum $100K /yr

Tasks

Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.

Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.

Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.

Prepare contract documents for building contractors.

Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.

Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.

Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.

Administer construction contracts.

Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.

Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities.

Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.

Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.

Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.

Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.

Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.

Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.

Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.

Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.

Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.

Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.

Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.

Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.

Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.