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Configuration Architect for Clinical Systems Medica 401(k) United States, Minnesota, Minnetonka Oct 05, 2026

Description Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for. We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration - because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued. The Configuration Architect serves as the strategic design authority and subject matter expert for assigned configuration domains within Medica's core systems ecosystem. This role is responsible for defining configuration architecture, establishing solution standards, evaluating business and system impacts, and guiding the design of complex configuration solutions that support organizational objectives. The role translates business strategy and operational requirements into scalable, sustainable configuration designs while ensuring alignment across business processes, application capabilities, and enterprise goals. Acting as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, technology partners, and Configuration Delivery teams, the Configuration Architect provides expertise throughout project intake, discovery, solution design, implementation planning, and production support activities. The Configuration Architect operates with broad autonomy and significant influence, making decisions that affect configuration standards, implementation approaches, operational effectiveness, and long-term system sustainability. The role also provides consultation, mentoring, and technical leadership to configuration teams while driving innovation, governance, and continuous improvement across the configuration practice. Performs other duties as assigned. Key Accountabilities Configuration Architecture Leadership & Solution Design Define architecture and configuration strategies for assigned business domains

Translate complex business objectives into scalable configuration solutions

Evaluate cross-functional impacts of design decisions across systems, processes, and operations

Establish solution patterns that promote consistency, maintainability, and operational efficiency Domain Subject Matter Expert & Design Authority Act as the primary decision-maker for complex configuration design and system capability questions

Provide guidance regarding platform functionality, business rule design, and configuration approaches

Evaluate risks, dependencies, and downstream impacts of proposed solutions

Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and strategic objectives Project Discovery, Scoping & Delivery Planning Participate in initiative intake, discovery sessions, and solution assessment activities

Provide configuration estimates, impact assessments, and implementation recommendations

Identify architectural risks, constraints, and dependencies early in project lifecycles

Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define solution direction and delivery approaches Technical Consultation & Delivery Team Support Support Configuration Delivery teams with complex configuration analysis and issue resolution

Guide analysts through challenging business scenarios and design decisions

Review solution quality and ensure adherence to configuration standards

Serve as an escalation point for highly complex configuration issues Innovation, Governance & Continuous Improvement Evaluate emerging capabilities and opportunities to improve configuration effectiveness

Develop and maintain configuration standards, governance processes, and best practices

Promote automation, simplification, and operational efficiencies

Lead efforts to improve documentation, knowledge management, and architectural consistency across the organization Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field

7+ years of advanced configuration experience supporting complex business processes and enterprise systems

Experience leading solution design, architectural reviews, or strategic configuration initiatives Preferred Certifications/Licensure HealthRules Payor Certifications

CBAP

PMP

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

TOGAF or related architecture certification Preferred Qualifications Deep expertise in healthcare payer operations and configuration principles

Advanced knowledge of HealthRules Payor and related ecosystem applications

Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions

Strong understanding of benefits, claims, provider, enrollment, billing, health services, and service operations concepts

Experience performing impact analysis, solution assessment, and implementation planning

Strong analytical, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Proven ability to influence decisions across business and technical teams without direct authority

Experience developing standards, governance practices, and operational frameworks

Enterprise architecture, business architecture, or solution architecture experience

Experience supporting large-scale transformation, modernization, or migration initiatives

Agile delivery experience

Lean Six Sigma certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

HealthRules Payor certifications

Experience mentoring senior analysts and leading configuration communities of practice This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite, on average, 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN, or Madison, WI. The full salary grade for this position is $88,800 - $152,300. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $88,800 - $133,245. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees. The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Eligibility to work in the

US:

Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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