Enterprise Architect (Information Technology Specialist III)

Job Description and Duties This job posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed every Friday. To be considered for this position:• You must submit a completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) using the DMHC SOQ Template • You must complete the STD-678 Online (or Mail In) Application in its entirety. • You must complete the IT Specialist III online examination • You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. • This position currently requires in-office work 4 days a week and provides an opportunity for hybrid telework one day a week. Currently, the amount of in-office work is at the discretion of the DMHC and is subject to operational needs. For more information on how to apply, visit the DMHC’s Office of Technology & Innovation Career Center! OVERVIEWThe Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) enables the DMHC to deliver essential services to the State of California through the use of information technology (IT). The systems OTI supports have become a valuable tool in the execution of DMHC’s business functions. OTI develops, maintains and supports multiple IT systems that include a vast variety of office automation tools, custom applications, public and internal web sites, low-code business intelligence tools, low-code application development tools, data analytics and the underlying IT infrastructure. JOB SUMMARYUnder administrative direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Information Technology Specialist Ill (ITS III) serves as the mastery-level department Enterprise Architecture (EA) lead responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology standards and governance processes to ensure information technology (IT) alignment to DMHC business and operating structure. The ITS III establishes and leads the DMHC Enterprise Architecture Committee (EAC) that is comprised of subject matter experts (SME’s) from Application, Data, and Infrastructure disciplines. The ITS III is primarily responsible for leveraging Organizational Change Management (OCM) to mature, define and socialize the value of Enterprise Architecture, and garner acceptance of the greater Enterprise Architecture Program. The ITS III shall also participate in California Health and Human Services (CalHHS) initiatives and governance including but not limited to Agency Enterprise Architecture and Governance. The ITS III is responsible for modernizing the design of shared services for the most critical and complex projects and initiatives, as well as serving as a key advisor to architecture practices and methodologies; is responsible for providing technical and architectural consultation by advising the CIO in the development, maintenance and organization of the department’s IT architecture framework and associated policies, standards, and governance methods. Implementation of this framework methodology requires unique mastery-level skills that demands the ability to lead and advise architecture teams to effectively develop technology solutions that strategically align to DMHC business vision and Strategic Plan. JOIN US ON OUR MISSION!Your work supports the mission of the DMHC to ensure health plan members have access to equitable, high-quality, timely, and affordable health care within a stable health care delivery system. ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATIONSApplicants must successfully complete an online examination and be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your high school transcripts or college/university transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Master's or bachelor's degree in business, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or a related field of study, or equivalentexperience.• Six or more years of business experience in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis.• Six or more years of experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, information, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware,information analysis, database management or operations in a multi-tier environment.• Experience in business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and risk management.• Experience in utilizing the different types of agile principles, methodologies, and frameworks, especially those designed to be scaled at the enterprise level.• Experience in utilizing existing, new, and emerging technologies, and processing environments.• Experience in utilizing political climate of the enterprise and how to navigate obstacles and politics.• Experience in balancing the long-term ("big picture") and short-term implications of individual decisions and organization goals.• Experience in translating business needs into Enterprise Architecture (EA) requirements.• Experience in estimating the financial impact of EA alternatives.• Experience in applying multiple solutions to business problems.• Experience in rapidly comprehending the functions and capabilities of new technologies.• Experience with balancing time between foundational EA (Mode 1: renovating the core of the IT estate, ensuring efficiency and predictability) and vanguard EA efforts(Mode 2: concerned with business and operating model design, technology innovation, speed, agillty and flexibility to achieve a unified and flexible EA that meets theorganization's needs).• Current certifications, background, knowledge and/or experience related to implementing widely recognized EA Frameworks or Hybrid EA Frameworks such as Zachman,FEAF (Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework), DoDAF (Department of Defense Architecture Framework) and/or TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework Statement of Qualifications Instructions The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is used to evaluate applicants for potential interview and is critical to the hiring process. The SOQ consists of questions that must specifically be addressed and submitted with an application using the provided SOQ Template. Failure to submit a completed SOQ Template disqualifies an applicant from hiring consideration. Download the DMHC SOQ Template The SOQ must address the following:1. Describe your experience leading the creation and/or maturity of an Enterprise Architecture (EA) program. 2. Describe your experience formulating an organization EA Strategy and guiding its execution. 3. Describe your experience working with the following core elements of enterprise architecture: A. Architecture Framework: Ensuring alignment of IT infrastructure, applications, and data to business goals and organizational strategy. B. Method/framework to implement an EA strategy. C. EA Documentation Artifact development and management, and accessibility to support strategy, planning and workflow. D. Development of operating standards and procedures, and architectural governance process and/or processes to promote transparency and adhere to EA principles. 4. Describe your experience working with technical teams to design solution architecture concepts and logicalmodels in an enterprise environment involving technologies such as Microsoft/Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), OutSystems, Microsoft Dynamics 365, open-source, web applications, and/or other cloud and on-premises platforms. 5. What role does an Enterprise Architect's personality and ability to communicate play in the success of an Enterprise Architecture Program?