[Hiring] Consulting Engineer @A1M Solutions

Role Description

In this role, you will work with a cross-functional team to investigate and understand systemic challenges with State Medicaid Enterprise System modernization. You will be the team’s expert on technical aspects of Medicaid Enterprise Systems, working with and advising a team of policy experts, system architects, UX researchers, and project managers to analyze the complex factors that lead projects to go over budget and underdeliver.

This is largely an advisory and consultative role – interviewing and problem solving at a high level, translating and communicating. The work will include:

• Influencing research questions
• Upskilling the team’s assessment of complex system architecture
• Participating in interviews and assessing potential opportunities for change

In this role, you have the opportunity to save federal and state governments billions of dollars by making clear, effective recommendations in partnership with your team.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant professional experience
• 4+ years of experience with state Medicaid Enterprise Systems, on the government or contractor side (or both)
• Expertise in MITA
• Expertise in building secure, compliant software and minimizing risk of vulnerabilities
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining complex, scalable systems
• Experience evaluating the design and scalability of complex, multi-component systems
• Ability to write high-quality, working, and reusable code
• Advanced proficiency in modern software development languages and systems
• Proven ability to communicate technical complexity clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders
• Capable of operating as a self-starter in ambiguous environments
• Expertise in information security and security risk management frameworks
• Experience working in government consulting engagements

Requirements

• This role is scoped to around 120 hours total
• The current estimated length of the contract is approximately 6 months (September 2026 - February 2027)
• Must work from the United States, including all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, and all US territories
• Independent Contractors must have been residents in the United States for 3 of the past 5 years
• Independent Contractors cannot reside in the state of New York due to tax reasons
• Must have legal authorization to work within the US and not require ongoing visa sponsorship
• May need to provide documentation, such as a business or professional license, and copy of insurance certificates
• Will need to complete a Public Trust form
• Must be flexible in hours if residing outside of the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone
• This is a 1099 independent contractor role; contractor is responsible for their own taxes and benefits

Benefits

• This is a full-time, remote, contract position
• Project-based rate compensation will range from $100 - $120/hour depending on experience

Interview Process

• A1M Overview: Get to know more about you, your work style, and what you’re looking for in your next role
• Technical Assessment: Discuss your technical skills and relevant projects
• Project Overview: Match your background and goals with the right opportunity
• Offer: Meet with leadership to go over the offer letter and ask any remaining questions

Equal Employment Opportunity

A1M Solutions is building a culturally diverse and pluralistic organization committed to working in a multicultural environment where differences are valued and respected. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

A1M Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.