Senior Governance Framework Consultant (Remote)

Senior Governance Framework Consultant

Location: Remote

About Us:

Known for Delighting the Client through performance, innovation, and an employee-centric culture, S2Tech is a fast-growing IT consulting company serving clients in over a quarter of the United States. We are widely recognized as a leading provider of both technical and business services in support of Health and Human Services related projects.

Why S2Tech?:

• Stable privately-owned company with a strong reputation for building long-term client relationships through the delivery of consistent value-based service
• 25-year history of providing IT and Business services to private customers and government programs throughout the United States
• Expansive client portfolio and active projects employees benefit from innovative project exposure and in-house skill development training/courses
• Corporate culture that emphasizes the importance of family and promotes healthy work-life balance
• Offer competitive pay and a range of benefits including:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance insurance premium assistance provided
• Additional Insurance (Life, Disability, etc.)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Leave)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Health Savings Account
• Various training courses to promote continuous learning
• Corporate Wellness Program

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Governance Framework Consultant to support a State government department in establishing governance structures and standards for the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) modernization program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing governance frameworks, technical standards, and project oversight in the state or government sector. Technical expertise and Medicaid program experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Governance Framework Development:
  • Review existing governance processes and structures to identify leverageable elements
  • Collaborate with business and technical leadership to establish levels of engagement, decision rights, and governance structures
  • Define governance bodies, roles, responsibilities, and processes across enterprise, project, and technical levels
  • Develop and maintain a plan for implementing and evolving the governance framework to align with MES modernization milestones
  • Create operational support plans, including governance body calendars, communication templates, agendas, and decision-tracking mechanisms
• Standards Development and Integration:
  • Assess current program management, SDLC, technical, and architectural standards for relevance to MES modernization
  • Identify gaps in existing standards and recommend necessary updates or replacements
  • Create a roadmap for drafting, approving, and maintaining standards, including key milestones
  • Draft standards for PMO processes, SDLC, technology and infrastructure, architecture, and data management
  • Establish review cycles to ensure standards remain up-to-date and effective
• Stakeholder Engagement and Support:
  • Work closely with the State government department and vendor teams to facilitate governance processes and standards adoption
  • Provide training and communication materials to ensure clear understanding and compliance with governance processes and standards
  • Recommend and support toolsets to enhance governance activities
• Deliverable Oversight:
  • Contribute to the production of key deliverables, including governance frameworks, adoption plans, standards frameworks, development plans, and documented standards
  • Ensure deliverables align with project timelines and quality expectations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Master s degree preferred
• Proven experience in establishing governance frameworks for large-scale government projects
• Demonstrated expertise in standards development and oversight, particularly in MES or similar modernization programs
• Familiarity with state Medicaid programs and government regulations is a strong plus
• Experience facilitating cross-functional decision-making in complex technical and policy environments
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities
• Proficiency with project management and governance tools
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and functions

Preferred:

• Technical background with experience in developing and implementing SDLC, architecture, and infrastructure standards
• Prior experience with other large-scale consulting engagements is a plus

S2Tech is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer making decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.