TWDB - 25-73 IT Enterprise Architect Systems Analyst VII

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account https://tinyurl/CAPPSLogin in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl/CAPPSJobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl/HowtoApplyinCAPPS for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Boards Mission  Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) flexible spending and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race color national origin sex religion sexual orientation age or disability in employment or provision of services programs or activities. 

***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

Job Description Summary

Performs highly advanced (seniorlevel) computer systems analysis work. Work involves serving as the subject matter expert for the Texas Water Development Boards (TWDB) enterprise Information Technology (IT) architecture. Serves as a key role in the IT modernization initiative. Ensures new technology projects are strategically aligned with the current and future IT infrastructure. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May train others. Reports to the Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Information Technology Division. 

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as a subject matter expert for guiding IT modernization efforts and ensuring new initiatives are aligned with the TWDB technology strategy.
• Works to ensure IT infrastructure and systems are secure reliable and aligned with TWDB business goals.
• Constructs strategies and project proposals to achieve strategic goals.
• Maintains an expert knowledge of processes technologies and stakeholders to help drive a comprehensive IT strategic plan.
• Designs integrated solutions that are highly performing scalable and sustainable. 
• Confers with management and advise on the status and progress of projects and processes.
• Develops processes/programs to support organizational strategic short and longterm technology and business goals.
• Identifies understands and implements IT industry trends and best practices. 
• Assists IT leadership by ensuring agency compliance with the Information Resources Management Act and the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) rules and regulations.
• Assists in the preparation and development of the Agencys Information Technology Strategic Plan Biennial Operating Plan and other required reports.
• Provides high value solutions by researching and adopting new technology providing architecture approach solutions and performance through business agility.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agencys records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position including attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a bachelors degree in Computer Science or a closely related field. 
• Eight years of relevant work experience in an Enterprise Architect role. 
• Eight years of relevant work experience translating business requirements applications and processes for complex technical solutions.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a yearforyear basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience successfully delivering information technology (IT) related projects with a State or other government organization.
• Four years of experience with change management based on information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) principles and practices.
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Information Technology Division.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture best practices.
• Knowledge of complex network architecture and multiplatform distributed environments.
• Knowledge of multitiered solutions and diverse technical configurations across multiple platforms.
• Knowledge of identify and access management (IdAM).
• Knowledge of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
• Knowledge and experience in project planning and management including the Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC).
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel and Access.
• Skills in use of internet email word processing spreadsheet presentation and database software.
• Skills in unified access management.
• Ability to work with various vendors and carriers.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to make mature objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
• Ability to perform routine and nonroutine work assignments accurately and ontime with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
• Ability to complete assigned work on time neatly and with infrequent errors.
• Ability to interpret policies procedures and regulations.
• Ability to provide prompt courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10 of the time primarily within the State of Texas.
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a drivers license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours including early mornings nights and weekends.
• Ability to train others.

Additional Information :

All interested candidates should apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system. First time applicants will need to create an account https://tinyurl/CAPPSLogin in the CAPPS online application system https://tinyurl/CAPPSJobs. Please visit our job opportunities page https://tinyurl/HowtoApplyinCAPPS for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave. Room 670 Austin Texas 78701

Please contact Human Resources for accommodation requests.

Phone:

Email: HR(AT)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime