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DSHS FTAA IT Enterprise Data Architect

State of Washington, Walla Walla, Washington, United States

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Are you passionate about big data and eager to make an impact? We want to hear from you! Bring your unique perspective to become an instrumental player in the planning, developing, and implementation of strategic solutions, using both current and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cloud) to drive change to the diverse programs we serve in the State of Washington! Description

Are you passionate about big data and eager to make an impact? We want to hear from you! Bring your unique perspective to become an instrumental player in the planning, developing, and implementation of strategic solutions, using both current and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cloud) to drive change to the diverse programs we serve in the State of Washington!

Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Finance, Technology, & Analytics Administration (FTAA) is looking for an Expert Data Architect to join the Division of Information Technology (DIT) Enterprise Architecture team.

In this capacity, you will assist in leading the transition from a federated model comprising disparate solutions to a more scalable, enterprise-level approach and design, ensuring that the agency’s data systems evolve in accordance with emerging technologies. You will oversee the auditing, design, and implementation of data strategies that align with the agency’s long-term vision, thereby enabling the delivery of impactful services. Additionally, you will architect data systems independently, mitigate associated risks, facilitate communication and collaboration with cross-departmental teams to comprehend business requirements, and identify and develop solutions to support these needs. You will formulate strategic and tactical plans, analyze the interplay of people, processes, and technology to generate dynamic outcomes, and formulate cost-effective, data-driven solutions to foster digital innovation across the agency.

This is a high-visibility chance to shape our data platforms and collaborate with a dynamic team working towards delivering data-based business capabilities and services. A solid foundation in big data concepts like data ontologies, ETL processes, visualization tools, and data governance will be crucial. Apply now and let's shape the future together!

This opportunity will be flexible hybrid remote work anywhere from Washington, you may have to travel occasionally based on business needs and the official duty station is in Olympia, WA.

Some Of What You Will Do

Develop Key Relationships: Build a rapport with cross-departmental IT teams, business stakeholders, and leadership across the organization. Understand the Agency’s Data: Audit, evaluate, and dive into the agency’s current data landscape, including data quality, integrity, storage, accessibility, and technical debt. Plan and Roadmap: Create a robust strategic roadmap for the agency’s future data architecture, new technologies, and scaling requirements identifying both immediate and long-term needs. Build, lead, direct, and execute an Enterprise Data Architecture framework. Analyze current data requirements, challenges, and plan for future requirements. Develop, install, and implement enterprise-driven, cross-departmental databases and data warehouses. Identify and eliminate gaps in data architecture management practices. Perform architectural work for the data domain at the Enterprise level. Innovate solutions to replace outdated tools and consider the best storage options. Conduct gap analysis to ensure infrastructure can support future needs. Champion innovative data architecture practices to improve enterprise data management, prepare for evolving data standards and architectures, keeping ahead of emerging trends. Lead agency-wide steering committees for effective data architecture initiatives. Create evaluation criteria for current technology needs and plan for future scalability. Lead strategic and tactical enterprise data design meetings. Contribute to executive and senior-level discussions for critical decision-making. Establish guiding principles, models, standards, and other Enterprise Architecture artifacts. Develop and implement policies, procedures, standards, and practices for data architecture governance.

Our ideal applicant is a skilled professional with a proven track record of delivering successful solutions, a blend of technical and business knowledge, and a passion for new technologies, eager to learn, think outside the box, and the ability to solve complex problems with creative and innovative solutions. Familiarity with the government environment and its unique dynamics is key, should be able to simplify complex ideas, remove obstacles, and make clear recommendations to the team. They should handle stress, adapt to changing business needs, and take responsibility for delivering quality work on time. They must also be able to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external partners, from different technical backgrounds.

If this aligns with your expertise and interests, we invite you to apply today! Come partner with us in this meaningful and critical work.

Who should apply?

Bachelor's degree in business, information systems or data science related discipline, or equivalent and extensive related project experience

And

Ten years of data management/science or IT experience with direct responsibility for strategy formulation and/or translation, business analytics, and program management, or consultative experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, IT analysis, or system design. Experience in these areas can be substituted year-for-year for education.

Or

Fourteen years of IT Data Management or an intensive professional expertise in strategy formulation and/or translation, business analytics, and program management, or consultative experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, IT Analysis, or system design.

Concurrent to the experience listed above, 4 years or more of experience of creating and maintaining enterprise level conceptual and logical architectural technology models with two years of implementation expertise using the Federal Enterprise Architectural Framework (FEAF) and/or The Open Group Architectural Framework (TOGAF)

Preferred Education, Experience, Or Certifications

A master’s degree in business, information systems or data science related discipline, or equivalent and extensive related project experience. A broad understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks. Experience with and proficiency using an enterprise architecture tool, such as tools like iServer, ArchiMate, The Essential Project etc. Extensive and broad experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, FEAF, Zachman Framework, etc.) A high level of expertise in leadership and facilitation of technical workgroups and teams. Experience with the PMI Project Management methodology and the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) model for IT Service Management.

Interested ? please include the following:

Current chronological resume A cover letter explaining why you are interested in the job, and your skills and experience that make you the best person for the job Three professional references with current contact information

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

If you have questions about job number 05674 contact at reema.goyal@dshs.wa.gov

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:

If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note:

Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information .

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note:

Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for

exempt

employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

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