Enterprise Architecture Program Manager (IT Architecture - Manager) - DOH5984

Description

Important Note: As stated in Governor's Proclamation 21-14, all employees engaging in work for the Department of Health are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your hire date. Proof of vaccination will be verified by the Office of Human Resources after an employment offer has been extended and accepted. Please reach out to the Office of Human Resources at HR@doh.wa.gov if you need information on a medical or religious accommodation.

The mission of Department of Health (DOH) is to protect and improve the health of people in Washington.   

 

The Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) will ignite curiosity in employees and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking.  OIT leads the following areas of focus. Innovation, Informatics, Data Management, and Technology. Within the Technology focus there are three main areas, IT Operations (Health Technology Solutions), Enterprise Architecture and Information Security.

 

This position leads the Enterprise Architecture Program within OIT and reports to the Deputy Secretary of Innovation and Technology.

 

The EA Program Manager is commonly referred to as the Enterprise Architect. This position works with stakeholders, both leadership and subject matter experts, to build a holistic view of the agency's strategy, processes, information, and IT assets. This understanding informs decisions regarding alignment of resources to business needs for strategic advantage and compliance with statewide and federal policies and technology direction. This position links the business mission, strategy, and processes to the IT strategy and documents this using multiple architectural models or views that show how current and future needs will be met using an efficient, sustainable, agile and adaptable approach.

 

This position provides reliable and professionally sound guidance, consultation, and advice at an advanced level of EA expertise to the Deputy Secretary of Innovation & Technology, CIO, CISO, HTS leadership team, agency leadership and business. The Enterprise Architect oversees the delivery of EA activities that support the current and future business needs of agency programs and public health. This position is responsible for providing agency-wide leadership in the development and implementation of enterprise domain and security architecture, policies, procedures, and standards. Duties require the ability to develop highly effective methods and practices, leading to achievement of successful outcomes for the agency.  

 

This is a full-time permanent IT Architecture - Manager position located within the Office of Health Technology Solutions (HTS).

 

Learn more about the position and view the complete position description.

 

 

Currently, this position may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected, with occasional reporting to the Tumwater duty station. When approved to return, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the Tumwater duty station for work activities.

 

About the Department of Health 
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.  

Our Values 
Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:

• Human-centered: We see others as people who matter like we do and take into account their needs, challenges, contributions, and objectives. 
• Equity: We are committed to fairness and justice to ensure access to services, programs, opportunities, and information for all. 
• Collaboration: We seek partnership and collaboration to maximize our collective impact. We cannot achieve our vision alone. 
• Seven Generations: Inspired by Native American culture, we seek wisdom from those who came before us to ensure our current work protects those who will come after us. 
• Excellence: We strive to demonstrate best practices, high performance, and compelling value in our work every day.  

Tumwater is a vibrant city just south of Olympia, the state's capital, with a small-town feel conveniently situated between Seattle and Portland. Tumwater enjoys the benefits of an engaged and educated community and a well-supported school system, with two universities and a community college within a ten-mile radius.
 
Benefits of Working for DOH 
Washington is America's Top State, according to U.S. News (2021), and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.  
 
We also offer:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions. 
• Growth and development opportunities.  
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes. 
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work. 
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work. 
• An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.  
• A modernized workplace.

 

What we're looking for  

Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. Our ideal candidate is outward even when confronted with others that are not open or collaborative. They demonstrate resilience to model outward behaviors even when stressed or tired.

 

Required Qualifications

• Option 1: A Bachelor's degree or higher involving a major study in computer science or closely allied field; AND five (5) or more years of experience analyzing, installing, and/or maintaining server systems, software applications, hardware, or telecommunications or network infrastructure equipment.

 

OR

 

• Option 2:  Eight (8) or more years of experience analyzing, installing, and/or maintaining server systems, software applications, hardware, or telecommunications or network infrastructure equipment.

 

AND

• Four (4) or more years of experience supervising/managing technical staff; including selecting, training, evaluating, motivating, coaching and correcting employees; planning, organizing and delegating work; and ensuring work is performed within resource constraints and technical specifications.
• Three (3) or more years' experience operating within an Enterprise Architecture framework (such as NACIO, Zachmann, TOGAF, or DoDAF).
• Six (6) years of expert-level IT experience in the past ten years in data systems, network systems, application development and/or business process modeling/process improvement, service asset or configuration management.
• ITIL Certification (Foundation, Intermediate, Managing Across the Lifecycle, Expert or ITIL Master.)

Desired Qualifications 

• Demonstrated experience in managing an Enterprise Architecture program consisting of multiple EA domains within the past six years.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in strategic planning/performance and accountability tracking within an IT organization.

 

Application Process

Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

 

1. A cover letter, describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
2. A current resume.
3. Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led. Please do not attach any letters of recommendation.

 

Important Note: Do not attach documents that contain a photo or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.) or documents that are password protected. These documents will not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 

 

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