Specifications include, but are not limited to: SCOPE OF WORK 1. Through this RFP, the Exchange seeks a resource to perform as-needed technical architecture activities which include but are not limited to the following: Development of enterprise architecture models that fully describe how the Exchanges systems and interfaces will support the business of the Exchange and other State agencies involved in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act Development of standards and methodologies for solution architectures and designs Working with external vendors to ensure that their technical artifacts align with the Exchanges standards and expectations Working with the architects and IT leadership of entities both within the State and external to the State to ensure effective collaboration on integration issues Development and documentation of technical standards for the Exchange inclusive of approved technologies, Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) packages, integration and data exchanges, etc. Assist with the procurement of technology vendors and COTS products to ensure consistency with Exchange architectural standards 2. The Offeror shall demonstrate by the resume provided that the proposed sr. technical architect is qualified to perform in the job specified. Proposed personnel may not be substituted without the prior agreement of the Contract Monitor. The Offeror shall have the following list of skills and experiences to be successful as the sr. technical architect: Experience with evaluating solutions proposed by vendors and identifying the best fit for organization technical architecture requirements Responsible for ensuring proper interaction between various systems in a large, complex, multi-technology collaborative service-oriented environment Extensive experience in architecting large scale systems implementation and understands the key technical aspects of software development and deployment process Experience in defining architectural frameworks large System Integrators (SIs) as well as COTS solutions, particularly in the CRM, PLM, ERP, Financials and Supply Chain categories Facilitate design solutions that provide framework, interfaces and services that can be extended
