Information Architect (Information Systems Spec.6)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

3d•$6,182 - $9,361•Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Architect supports established enterprise architecture activities and collaborates with Enterprise Architects within and outside Strategy and Design to create durable, business-focused enterprise architectures that support statewide strategic objectives and agency mission needs. Enterprise architecture work develops high-level frameworks aligning the State’s IT infrastructure with business processes and data to improve the efficiency and productivity of business operations. The position reviews IT and business initiatives for fit, business value, and rationalization; works with agencies to understand pain points and identify integrated business and information solutions; and collaborates with cross-functional teams to align the Strategy and Design service portfolio with agencies’ current and emerging information and data needs. It assists in documenting the enterprise operating model, including business capabilities, value streams, organizational structures, information domains, and key data relationships, to identify strategic improvements and operational efficiencies. The Information Architect also evaluates agency solutions against architectural standards, reviews new solution development for conformance with business requirements and information architecture principles, maps relationships among business capabilities, processes, users, applications, data, systems, and technology platforms, and provides architectural input during enterprise service project implementation. The role documents established business and information standards and assesses new methods, models, technologies, and data practices so the State’s architecture remains adaptive, secure, and effective. This is a full-time, permanent position with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Enterprise Information Services. It is based in Salem, Oregon, and supports a hybrid schedule, with an expected 1–2 days per week in the office. The position is represented by SEIU and may be used to fill future vacancies. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained. Finalists undergo a computerized criminal history check, and the employee may be required to obtain and maintain CJIS Security Clearance.

Requirements

Five years of information systems experience in cloud, business architecture, data architecture, and related technology practices, supporting cloud workloads on at least one of AWS, GCP, or Azure; OR an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or a related field, and three years of the specified experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, and one year of the specified experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; applicants requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.
Submit a cover letter and resume.
The application’s work experience and/or education section must demonstrate how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cloud service management offerings and how they support scalable, secure, and resilient technology and business solutions.
Experience writing and maintaining business and information architecture documentation, including alerts, policies, procedures, standards, reference models, capability maps, value streams, data definitions, and solution documentation.
Working knowledge of GitHub and related collaboration and version control practices used in modern technology delivery environments.
Experience with business architecture, including business capability analysis, process and value stream mapping, and solution alignment.
Experience with data architecture, including data modeling, data governance, information flow analysis, and data relationships.
Familiarity with AI-enabled technologies, including large language models, analytics, automation, and emerging tools that support business insight, decision-making, and service delivery.
Understanding of identity and access management principles, including authentication, authorization, privileged access, and security governance.
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, business capabilities, information flows, and solution options and recommend approaches aligned with enterprise standards, security requirements, data governance, and business needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with leadership, technical teams, coworkers, customers, and other agencies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with technical and business partners, including presentations and explaining complex business, information, and technical issues to non-technical audiences using clear rationale based on data and factual evidence.

Responsibilities

Review IT and business initiatives for fit for purpose, business value, and rationalization.
Collaborate with agencies to understand pain points and work with principal and senior architects to identify integrated business and information solutions.
Work with cross-functional teams to align the Strategy and Design service portfolio with current and emerging agency information and data needs.
Assist in documenting enterprise operating model components, including business capabilities, value streams, organizational structures, information domains, and key data relationships.
Evaluate agency solutions for alignment with architectural standards and review new solution development for conformance with business requirements and information architecture principles.
Map relationships among business capabilities, business processes, users, applications, data, systems, and supporting technology platforms.
Provide architectural input during enterprise service project implementation and advise on development from start to finish.
Document established business and information standards.
Assess new methods, models, technologies, and data practices to help ensure the State’s architecture remains adaptive, secure, and effective.

Benefits

Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for the employee and family.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
Deferred compensation savings plans.
Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave, and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Get There carpool matching tool and trip planner.
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Hybrid work opportunity, with an expected 1–2 days per week in the office.