Enterprise Architect

WHY WORK FOR DFPS?

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected — children, elderly, and people with disabilities — from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, & Values in service to the citizens of Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Brief Job Description:

The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Enterprise Architect performs highly advanced computer systems analysis work for the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division. Determines priority business needs and provides specific solutions and technologies for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for ITS. Provides guidance and leadership in business architecture and systems processing and leads creation of business architecture models and initiatives using project management best practices and industry architecture frameworks. Oversees the development, analysis, and revision of design procedures, program codes, test procedures, and quality standards. Leads systems design efforts, defines end-to-end architectures, and manages research studies to develop systems recommendations, implementation planning, logical descriptions of problems and optimum solutions. Develops program budgets and makes recommendations for cost reductions in technology and business strategies and analyzes current and proposed systems in terms of costs, benefits and value-added functionality. Provides analyses and consultation to agency leadership on key technology issues affecting the agency and researches emerging trends and ideas. Analyzes and defines agency disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures. Coordinates workgroups to define architectures, manage projects across functional agency systems and other state entities, and coordinates planning and scheduling during project transition, development and implementation stages. Skill in analyzing and eliciting business requirements, translate them into business architecture capabilities and map them to technical architecture capabilities.
Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Represents ITS at meetings, workgroups, conferences and committees as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a remote work position consistent with DFPS telework policies, and Applicants must be available and willing to work onsite in Austin when directed. 

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Serves as an Enterprise Architect to define system requirements and roadmaps to meet system business needs. Develops and implements strategic planning, goals and objectives regarding agency systems architecture. Oversees studies and projects to define and develop system architecture and implementation. Plans and evaluates internal functions, business development strategies, and technical processes. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. Evaluates current and future solutions, applications and technologies, and establishes requirements and planning objectives. Plans and schedules agency systems implementation, oversees staff training regarding new systems, manages problem resolution and oversees follow-up to determine system functionality and effectiveness. (25%)

Oversees the development, analysis, and revision of design procedures, program codes, test procedures, and quality standards. Designs and implements new or revised methods to effectively meet agency technological business needs. Creates business architecture models to reflect the organization's strategies and goals and creates and implements business visions and goals. Develops charts, diagrams, and tables to compare current and proposed systems in terms of costs, benefits and value-added functionality. Makes recommendations for cost reductions in technology and business strategies and makes presentations to leadership. (25%)

Provides guidance and leadership in business architecture and systems processing. Ensures the efficiency, security, and support of the organization's technology and business goals. Analyzes and develops solutions to systems issues. Develops and revises program code, and schedules, tests, installs and implements systems programs. Analyzes systems and procedures, and writes and revises standards, procedures and requirements. Creates methods for compliance architecture, such as data storage, metadata management, and change control. Determines and implements build- versus- buy strategies and views in alignment with overall ITS and agency business strategy. Plans, organizes and participates in training to improve employees' knowledge and skills for future organizational growth. (25%)

Provides analysis and consultation to agency leadership on key technology issues affecting the agency and researches emerging trends and ideas. Evaluates new technologies for applicability and agency or program implementation. Provides systems architectural expertise on strategic planning actions and policy decisions related to the agency’s systems and makes recommendations regarding the direction of the agency’s computer and management information systems. Analyzes and defines agency disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures. Develops systems planning procedures, program budgets, and problem resolution efforts to support and maintain the IT information technology environments. Develops processes to improve ITS systems and business efficiencies. Represents ITS at meetings, workgroups, conferences and committees as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Processes Architecture review Board intake requests and maintains reference architecture and architecture roadmaps and related documentation (25%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of technical or enterprise architectural domains; with familiarity of other architecture domains.
Knowledge of system and enterprise application architecture, integration, implementation, and administration.

Knowledge and working experience in Azure & Salesforce platforms.
Knowledge of MuleSoft platform. Working experience preferred.
Skill in DevOps tools and processes.
Skill in written and verbal communications.
Knowledge of public/private/hybrid cloud technologies.
Skill in planning, recommending, and managing IT Enterprise architecture frameworks and technology strategic planning.
Skill in leading major technology implementations.
Skill in technical analysis, critical analysis, and decision making.
Skill in problem solving and creativity.
Ability to think and act strategically and proactively.
Ability to develop recommendations and presentations for various levels of leadership and decision makers.
Ability to work with a significant degree of independence.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in computer engineering, computer science, information systems, information technology or related field. Work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Information:

N/A

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files. 

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.