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Enterprise Architect
Virginia Jobs, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Title:
Enterprise Architect
State Role Title:
Information Technology Specialist III / 39113
Hiring Range:
$120,000 - $145,000 annually
Pay Band:
6
Agency:
Virginia Employment Commission
Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE
Agency Website: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
**Applicants are encouraged to apply by October 6, 2024. Posting may close after five (5) business days of opening or remain open until filled.**
Job Duties
The Enterprise Architect (EA) provides leadership to the agency for modernization and transformational initiatives.
The EA will research, document, and update the agency's current state of technologies implemented including software solutions, infrastructure, integrations, data stores and data flows.
The EA will work with IT, Facilities, Business, and VITA to understand requirements associated with organizational objectives to define the technology target platforms.
The EA will leverage documented current states and target states to develop a comprehensive multi-year technology roadmap and will negotiate the agency's priorities to have the roadmap implemented by working with the impacted organizations/departments, agency CIO, and Information Technology.
The EA will drive technology simplification as well as cost reductions by streamlining integrations, data movements, software selections, infrastructure solutions all while removing duplicative capabilities from the technological ecosystem.
The EA will evaluate proposed projects to define scope, estimate level of effort, ensure no duplicative efforts/solutions, and execute proofs of concept.
The EA will evaluate all proposed architectures and designs and sign-off accordingly.
The EA will be a senior IT contributor that will ensure the overall safety, soundness, quality, resiliency and supportability of our technology solutions and platforms.
Supports systems that access Federal Tax Information.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of enterprise wide solutions, business ecosystems, software as a service, infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, service oriented architecture, open data, microservices, event driven IT, and predictive analytics. Knowledge of all components of enterprise architecture, business, vendor and IT principles and processes and of new and emerging technologies.
Familiar with information practices, system development life cycle, infrastructure, IT services management and operations, EA Frameworks, ITIL Frameworks and of basic graphical modeling approaches, tools, and model repositories.
Strong leadership skills with exceptional soft and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, diplomacy, and negotiation; strong consulting skills such as targeted communications, engagement management, stakeholder management and business development; excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills; and excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to be innovative and balance the long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of decisions and organization goals; to professionally earn trust and address opposition to principles, governance and standards; to estimate the financial impact of EA alternatives and apply multiple solutions to business problems; to understand cloud implementations/integrations and drive appropriate adoption strategies; and to work collaboratively and support business initiatives.
Must successfully complete FBI fingerprint background investigation, state law enforcement background check and citizenship/residency validation of the subject's eligibility to legally work in the United States (e.g. a United States citizen or foreign citizen with the necessary authorization). Subsequent reinvestigation(s) must be conducted within 5 years from the date of the previous background investigation.
Additional Considerations
Education, training, and/or experience related to computer science, computer engineering, system analysis, business, or related field.
Considerable experience in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis and in multiple areas such as business, information, data, security, network, technical architecture, application development, middleware, and database management.
Must successfully complete FBI fingerprint background investigation, state law enforcement background check and citizenship/residency validation of the subject's eligibility to legally work in the United States (e.g. a United States citizen or foreign citizen with the necessary authorization). Subsequent reinvestigation(s) must be conducted within 5 years from the date of the previous background investigation.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
The Virginia Employment Commission Is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.
Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.
Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.
Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.
The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources / Recruitment
Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.
Email: * Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Enterprise Architect
State Role Title:
Information Technology Specialist III / 39113
Hiring Range:
$120,000 - $145,000 annually
Pay Band:
6
Agency:
Virginia Employment Commission
Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE
Agency Website: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
**Applicants are encouraged to apply by October 6, 2024. Posting may close after five (5) business days of opening or remain open until filled.**
Job Duties
The Enterprise Architect (EA) provides leadership to the agency for modernization and transformational initiatives.
The EA will research, document, and update the agency's current state of technologies implemented including software solutions, infrastructure, integrations, data stores and data flows.
The EA will work with IT, Facilities, Business, and VITA to understand requirements associated with organizational objectives to define the technology target platforms.
The EA will leverage documented current states and target states to develop a comprehensive multi-year technology roadmap and will negotiate the agency's priorities to have the roadmap implemented by working with the impacted organizations/departments, agency CIO, and Information Technology.
The EA will drive technology simplification as well as cost reductions by streamlining integrations, data movements, software selections, infrastructure solutions all while removing duplicative capabilities from the technological ecosystem.
The EA will evaluate proposed projects to define scope, estimate level of effort, ensure no duplicative efforts/solutions, and execute proofs of concept.
The EA will evaluate all proposed architectures and designs and sign-off accordingly.
The EA will be a senior IT contributor that will ensure the overall safety, soundness, quality, resiliency and supportability of our technology solutions and platforms.
Supports systems that access Federal Tax Information.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of enterprise wide solutions, business ecosystems, software as a service, infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, service oriented architecture, open data, microservices, event driven IT, and predictive analytics. Knowledge of all components of enterprise architecture, business, vendor and IT principles and processes and of new and emerging technologies.
Familiar with information practices, system development life cycle, infrastructure, IT services management and operations, EA Frameworks, ITIL Frameworks and of basic graphical modeling approaches, tools, and model repositories.
Strong leadership skills with exceptional soft and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, diplomacy, and negotiation; strong consulting skills such as targeted communications, engagement management, stakeholder management and business development; excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills; and excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to be innovative and balance the long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of decisions and organization goals; to professionally earn trust and address opposition to principles, governance and standards; to estimate the financial impact of EA alternatives and apply multiple solutions to business problems; to understand cloud implementations/integrations and drive appropriate adoption strategies; and to work collaboratively and support business initiatives.
Must successfully complete FBI fingerprint background investigation, state law enforcement background check and citizenship/residency validation of the subject's eligibility to legally work in the United States (e.g. a United States citizen or foreign citizen with the necessary authorization). Subsequent reinvestigation(s) must be conducted within 5 years from the date of the previous background investigation.
Additional Considerations
Education, training, and/or experience related to computer science, computer engineering, system analysis, business, or related field.
Considerable experience in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis and in multiple areas such as business, information, data, security, network, technical architecture, application development, middleware, and database management.
Must successfully complete FBI fingerprint background investigation, state law enforcement background check and citizenship/residency validation of the subject's eligibility to legally work in the United States (e.g. a United States citizen or foreign citizen with the necessary authorization). Subsequent reinvestigation(s) must be conducted within 5 years from the date of the previous background investigation.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
The Virginia Employment Commission Is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.
Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.
Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.
Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.
The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources / Recruitment
Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.
Email: * Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.