**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Principal Solutions Architect in Humana Military will lead future technology strategy and support model for the Veterans Administration (VA) Community Care Network (CCN) contract and responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing complex IT solutions that support the VA’s mission to provide high-quality healthcare services to veterans. This role involves close collaboration with business partners, stakeholders, business development team, including VA officials, healthcare providers, and internal teams, to ensure that the solutions meet the strategic and operational needs of the CCN program. The Principal Solutions Architect translates business needs into technical systems solutions. Integrates hardware, software and network interfaces to form a system. Works with senior executives to develop and drive segment or enterprise-wide functional strategies. Advises one or more areas, programs or functions and provides recommendations to senior executives on matters of significance, and as an advanced subject matter expert competent to work at very high levels in multiple knowledge and functional areas across the enterprise. **Key Responsibilities:** **Solution Design and Architecture** + Develop technology strategy and roadmaps + Lead the design and architecture of comprehensive IT solutions tailored to the VA CCN program. + Develop, buy, partner, or build options and recommendations for technology solutions + Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices and VA standards. + Develop architectural blueprints, technical roadmaps, and high-level design documents. **Stakeholder Collaboration** + Engage with internal and external partners to gather business capability requirements and translate them into technical specifications. + Present architectural solutions and strategies to senior management and stakeholders. + Collaborate with Infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to ensure resiliency and security is incorporated into solution architecture. **Oversight and Implementation** + Oversee the implementation of architectural solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. + Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring alignment with the overall architectural vision. **Technical Expertise and Innovation** + Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in healthcare IT and government solutions. + Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within the technology program. **Technology Risk Management and Compliance** + Ensure all solutions comply with policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements. + Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the reliability and security of IT solutions. **Documentation and Reporting** + Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural designs, implementation plans, and project progress. + Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues. **Use your skills to make an impact** **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. + Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar are desirable. + Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. + Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale IT solutions within the healthcare sector, preferably with government agencies. + Strong understanding of healthcare IT standards, interoperability, and compliance requirements. + Expertise in cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture frameworks. + Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. + Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Successfully receive interim approval for government security clearance (NBIS– National Background Investigation Service) + Our Department of Defense contract requires U.S. citizenship for this position + Prior VA experiences desired **Additional Information** **Location/Work Style:** Open to remote US but preference for Louisville, KY or Washington, D.C. **Why Humana?** At Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and it’s important to us too. That’s why we’re committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. Just to name a few: + Work-Life Balance + Generous PTO package + Health benefits effective day 1 + Annual Incentive Plan + 401K - Excellent company match + Well-being program + Paid Volunteer Time Off If you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana. **Work at Home Guidance** To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria: + At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested + Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership + Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. + Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. + Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information **SSN Alert Statement** Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. **Scheduled Weekly Hours** 40 **Pay Range** The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $156,600 - $215,400 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. **Description of Benefits** Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 07-10-2025 **About us** Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. ​ **Equal Opportunity Employer** It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.