The Functional Domain Architect plays a key role in the enterprise data division, acts as internal source of knowledge by bringing deep subject matter knowledge in one or more Healthcare Payor functional areas (Ex: Claims, Clinical, Product, etc.), researches business rules, defines conceptual/logical data models, builds specifications in support of building of well defined data structures and use cases and partners with stakeholders & IT. Stays on top of BCI’s growing data needs, understands and tracks industry trends to ensure data assets are maintained accordingly. You will partner with engineering, data science, and business teams to bi-directionally exchange knowledge. This role requires an outstanding blend of business insight and a good understanding of data systems. It also needs deeper knowledge in the functional area and a passion for using data to solve complex healthcare challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Business rule research & spec co-authorship — Work with business SMEs to validate legacy logic, resolve ambiguity, and draft the business-rule sections of domain specifications that the architecture team models against.

• Collaborator facilitation & meeting leadership — Identify the right people independently. Schedule and lead working sessions. Drive conversations to the detail needed for data modeling decisions.

• Institutional navigation — Know (or quickly learn) who holds domain knowledge across the organization, which documentation is current vs. outdated, and where tribal knowledge has never been captured.

• Documentation & knowledge stewardship — Maintain and extend the project's business rule references, domain glossaries, and process documentation to a standard that supports both human onboarding and AI-assisted development workflows.

• Architecture support & growth — Participate in architecture reviews with business context; grow toward increasing technical contribution over time (spec design, modeling concepts) with mentorship from the team.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant technical field of study or equivalent work experience (Two years’ relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college)

Required Experience: 5-7/+ years in a healthcare payer organization with exposure across multiple business domains and departments; experience should also span:

• Technical team experience: Has worked on or alongside technical/data teams; comfortable with SQL, data concepts, and technical conversations.

• Facilitation & leadership: Track record of leading meetings, driving cross-functional conversations, and following up until answers are complete.

• Domain knowledge: Deep enough in healthcare payer business processes to identify when a business rule is wrong or incomplete.

• Documentation: Strong written communication — produces clear, detailed, well-structured documentation. This skill translates directly to specification writing.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $106,762 - $160,144 (Architect I), and $131,541 - $197,311 (Architect II). The position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus (variable depending on company and employee performance). The pay range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, internal equity, geography, business or organizational needs, and alignment with market data. At Blue Cross of Idaho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for the position. Compensation decisions are dependent on factors and circumstances at the time of offer.

We offer a robust package of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, community service and self-care days, medical/dental/vision/pharmacy insurance, 401(k) matching and non-contributory plan, life insurance, short and long term disability, education reimbursement, employee assistance plan (EAP), adoption assistance program and paid family leave program.

We will adhere to all relevant state and local laws concerning employee leave benefits, in line with our plans and policies.

Reasonable accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.