Strategic IT Solutions Architect / Program Technical Lead

Job overview

The Strategic IT Solutions Architect / Program Technical Lead role is hybrid in Columbia, MD, with three office days (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) and two remote days. The stated salary range is $115,000–$200,000 per year. Next Phase Solutions and Services supports healthcare, engineering, and science research and this role serves federal healthcare IT clients, including HHS agencies. The role develops and guides secure, scalable technology solutions for complex government healthcare IT needs. It combines client collaboration, architecture, technical leadership, and presentations to senior federal leaders to support modernization and agency objectives.

What you'll do

• Work with clients to understand strategic objectives and technical needs in healthcare IT
• design scalable, secure federal IT solutions focused on digital modernization, big data, and advanced analytics
• develop and deliver presentations to senior federal leadership
• track technology trends and advocate for innovative solutions in proposals
• use relationships to create opportunities for engagement with federal decision-makers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

strategic it solutions architect

program technical lead

healthcare it

hybrid

columbia md

next phase solutions

$115k–$200k

$25k signing bonus

hhs

aws

cloud-first solutions

digital modernization

big data

no visa sponsorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA
• wellness program
• company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• professional development reimbursement
• pet insurance
• bonus program.

Why this role

The posting offers a $25,000 signing bonus contingent on meeting requirements and completing onboarding. Requires a bachelor's degree, leadership experience supporting HHS, cloud-first and data management expertise, and ability to attend regular in-person agency meetings. U.S. citizen or green card holder with three years of U.S. residency required; no visa sponsorship.

About the employer

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.