What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Architect - IT position at State of Washington?
The Department of Revenue Information Services (IS) division currently has a rare and amazing opportunity for a Chief Architect in Tumwater, WA. The Chief Architect is a key member of the Information Services Division leadership team and directly supports the mission of the agency and the purpose of the division by managing the Architecture Office, which reports to the Senior Manager of Planning and Delivery. This position leads the agency in enterprise architecture concepts, is a member of the Management Team, and contributes to the selection or design of secure, dependable, and high-quality technology systems and services for the agency.
The Department of Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.
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What you will be doing
You will be leading and supervising highly skilled and experienced architecture staff which report directly to you. These include four senior level solution architects specializing in mobility, cloud, M365, and other specialized areas. Additionally, you operate an Architecture Board comprised of over a dozen subject matter architects reporting into various technical areas in the IS Division. The Architecture Board weighs in on or observes approach, designs, standards, and DOR, WaTech, State CIO, and other state and federal policy.
You will be keeping DOR up to date with contemporary solutions and best practices around the design of our solutions, integration with outside solutions, and with emerging technology and frameworks in support of DORs mission and goals.
You will be assisting the Sr. Manager of Planning & Delivery to continue to advance the in its continuing transition from a technical architecture program to an Enterprise Architecture program.
You will be a consultant to the CIO, CISO, Information Services Senior Managers, and to other agency entities as necessary to help disseminate information, solutions, approaches, and compliance with various security, privacy, and standards best practices.
You will represent the agency among your statewide peers and organizations through various boards and committees.
You will continue to mature the Architecture discipline within the operational needs of the Department of Revenue.
What we are looking for
The selected candidate will be a resourceful, critical thinker and respected leader who understands the value of having a broad view of the technology industry, and who can support a highly diverse technical team to identify, design, integrate, or develop scalable solutions which meet the governance requirements and necessary policy and compliance with public service solutions.
Please Note: This position can be performed nearly entirely from a remote location. However, the candidate must agree to be able to report to the duty station for this position in Tumwater, Washington when requested. The candidate may also elect to report to the duty station full-time, if desired. Details of teleworking considerations will be addressed during the interview process.
The top candidate for this opportunity will be highly ethical, with demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate with varied audiences and demonstrate strong analytical skills, in addition to the following qualifications:
Required
The candidate must demonstrate that they meet these required elements of this position:
Eight (8) or more years of information technology experience that demonstrates progressive advancement and the application of knowledge in core IT disciplines such as data management, application development, security, system integration, system administration, networking, architecture, server engineering, etc.,Five (5) years of demonstrated experience (may be concurrent with requirements above) in the field of Information Technology Architecture including the ability to hear and understand business processes, formulate and communicate technical solutions, create high level and detailed designs or other technical artifacts which can improve those processes, and design/architect information solutions to address business problems,
At least two (2) years of experience (may be concurrent with requirements above) with direct supervision of professional IT staff, such as coaching/mentoring, professional evaluations, training, observing, and supporting them in their roles, etc.
Demonstrated skills in writing and constructing technical documentation such as designs, system diagrams, technical process and workflow development, database schema, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
The following are desired but are not required for consideration of this position. If you feel you have the requirements above, please apply regardless of the following additional, desired elements.
- An advanced degree (Bachelors, Masters) in an information technology discipline relevant to the experience posted for this position.
- Certifications or memberships illustrating knowledge and interest in the Information Technology field, with emphasis on architecture or related disciplines.
Throughout our selection processes, we will also be evaluating candidates for knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and capacity for effective leadership that aligns with the culture of DOR.
To be considered:
- Fully complete your online application template.
- Attach a Letter of Interest, being sure to explain how you meet the qualifications required of this posting.
- Attach at least three (3) responsive professional references who can corroborate with your application.
- You may attach a personal Resume in a format of your choice, if you desire, but you are not required to do so as long as you have filled out your online application.
Questions?
My name is Chuck, and I am here to assist you with this amazing opportunity. As a retired veteran and career state employee, I understand how important it is to find meaningful work, in an organization with strong values, a good culture, attractive benefits, and with a great work & life balance. We have all of this at Revenue. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions that you may have or with any help you may need. My email is chuckj@dor.wa.gov, or if you prefer, you may contact me by phone at (360) 704-5737.
To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number and date of birth before attaching.
The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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