Interoperability Architect

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Functional Title: Interoperability Architect 
Job Title: Systems Analyst VII 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Chief Technology Office EI 3b 
Posting Number: 9857 
Closing Date: 12/31/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-29 
Salary Range: $8,488.33 - $13,151.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 60% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 0171,8848,8858,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,255S,25B,25D,25H,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,CTI,CTM,CTR,CYB10,CYB11 
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Brief Job Description:

The Interoperability Architect leads the design and implementation of enterprise integration solutions that enable secure, seamless data exchange across systems, platforms, and organizations. This role ensures compliance with interoperability standards, drives modernization of interfaces and APIs, and partners with stakeholders to improve information flow, reduce silos, and support mission-critical services.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

•       (30%) Lead interoperability initiatives that support CTO strategic projects and enterprise modernization efforts. Define, design, and deliver integration solutions that meet business and regulatory needs. Oversee studies and reports that include findings, recommendations, and implementation guidance. Provide technical leadership and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

•       (25%) Drive cross-functional interoperability projects across agency systems, IT groups, and external partners. Architect integration solutions using industry standards (HL7, FHIR, NIEM, API-first, REST/SOAP). Ensure designs comply with security, privacy, and data-sharing requirements. Establish and enforce interoperability frameworks and best practices.

•       (15%) Design, develop, and manage enterprise integration platforms, APIs, and data exchange services. Implement standards-based data sharing approaches to support real-time and batch exchanges.

•       (15%) Lead and participate in system integrations, interface development, and implementation of API gateways. Oversee testing, validation, deployment, and monitoring of integration solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve complex interoperability challenges.

•       (5%) Assess current vs. future state of enterprise interoperability capabilities, identify gaps, and recommend modernization strategies. Support IT planning and justification of integration-related investments.

•       (5%) Provide guidance and training to technical teams and program staff on interoperability standards, tools, and integration practices. Promote adoption of consistent, standards-based data exchange approaches.

•       (5% Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support enterprise integration and interoperability strategy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, computer operating systems, writing program code, and automated mapping.
• Strong knowledge of interoperability standards and protocols (HL7, FHIR, NIEM, EDI, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security requirements (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, 42 CFR Part 2).
• Knowledge of Healthcare Interoperability
• Knowledge of event-driven and streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis).
• Knowledge of DevOps/DataOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for integration services.
• Skilled in designing and implementing APIs, microservices, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• Skilled with integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Informatica, Azure Integration Services, AWS API Gateway).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Skilled in health IT interoperability (HIEs, EHR integration, CMS/Medicaid standards).
• Skilled in cloud-native integration solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Skilled in identity management and authentication standards (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML).
• Skill in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and in troubleshooting computer systems.
• Ability to mentor teams and lead organizational adoption of interoperability best practices.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards and procedures, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to oversee and/or supervise the work of others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Minimum 12 years of IT experience in enterprise environments, with a focus on systems integration, data exchange, and interoperability.

Additional Information:

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

• Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• This is a hybrid position based in Austin with at least three (3) days in the office required. Selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days. 

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Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.