Technology Architecture Specialist (02-6504)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.  Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

Pay is based on the location of the selected applicant; salary will be discussed at the time of the interview.

RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended as the Minimum Qualifications for this job class have been updated. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will provide overall direction, guidance, definition and advocacy for the development of future technology and architectural advancements to support architectural strategy, technology migration, integration and evolution of the State's technical infrastructure.  You will support innovation in AI and enterprise platform technologies.  While assigned initiatives and duties will vary – general workload mix will target 50% enterprise architecture, 50% AI innovation related focus.

You will work with the Portfolio Manager, the Cloud Innovation and Governance Manager, Executive Management, and other stakeholders to establish processes that gather appropriate system, service and project data necessary to support:

• Analyzing and defining architectural requirements at portfolio level and communicating enterprise technology guidance and decision principles;
• Analyzing the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement and automation;
• Assessing the capacity and resource utilization of architecturally significant (singularly or as a group) applications and technologies;
• Promoting new architectural approaches, standards, patterns and technologies;
• Incorporating analysis, assessments, and recommendations into foundational documents, like the OIT Technology Architecture Roadmap, Statewide IT Strategic Plan.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture

OIT empowers Alaskans through technology. Our mission is to optimize government technology services to provide the services Alaskans need transparently, empowered by innovative technical collaboration, and in a fiscally responsible manner.  To fulfill our mission, we promote and value trust, teamwork, prioritization, excellence, security, and innovation.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Strategy and Agency Services section has an important and exciting mission to develop, establish, train, and maintain programs for IT strategy, governance, portfolio management, innovation, and IT service and delivery communications for the State of Alaska.  

The Working Environment You Can Expect 

You will be stationed in Juneau, Anchorage or Fairbanks. OIT maintains office space in all three cities.  OIT fully supports voluntary hybrid telework work aligned with the State of Alaska telework policy and the duties of the position.

Who We Are Looking For

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Enterprise Architecture: Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods of enterprise architecture to align information technology (IT) strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization.
• Information Technology Architecture: Knowledge of architectural methodologies used in the design and development of information systems, including the physical structure of a system's internal operations and interactions with other systems. 
• Information Technology Performance Assessment: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools (for example, surveys, system performance measures) to assess the effectiveness and practicality of information technology systems.

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

• Enterprise Architecture: Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods of enterprise architecture to align information technology (IT) strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization.
• Information Resources Strategy and Planning: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of information technology (IT) assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, such as IT baseline assessment, interagency functional analysis, contingency planning, and disaster recovery.
• Information Technology Architecture: Knowledge of architectural methodologies used in the design and development of information systems, including the physical structure of a system's internal operations and interactions with other systems.
• Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
• Technology Management: Keeps up to date on technological developments.  Makes effective use of technology to achieve results.  Ensures access to and security of technology systems.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

At time of interview, please be prepared to provide:

• Three (3) professional references and current contact numbers, including two (2) current or former supervisors. 

• Copies of your two (2) most recent employment performance evaluations if available; please substitute with letters of recommendation if evaluations are not available.

• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) to verify education. if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

APSIN

Please be aware – this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.

EDUCATION 

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION 

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

APPLICATION NOTICE 

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. 

NOTICE

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

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Simon Taylor

P3 Manager

Phone: 907-465-5754

simon.taylor@alaska.gov