Chief Information Technology Architect

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Office of Information Technology Services (OITS)

Our employees are our most valuable resource, pivotal to our success. OITS is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values work-life balance. With the state’s generous paid time off, including holidays, this ensures our employees have the time they need to rejuvenate. We actively support our team’s professional growth through tuition and certification reimbursement, empowering them to pursue their career aspirations. With sample opportunities for continued learning, we prioritize career and leadership development and mentorship. OITS is a great place to work, come join our team! 

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal 

Form I-9. OITS does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: The Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.

Office of Information Technology Services

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• This position is eligible for OITS’s hybrid work program. The candidate must work in the office three days a week. The supervisor and business needs will determine the hybrid schedule. 

Compensation:

• Annual Salary/Hourly Rate: $140,000 -$156,000/Annually

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Position Summary:

The CITA, in consultation, collaboration and deferment to the C-Level service owners, assists in proactively and holistically documenting a formal Enterprise Architecture (EA) program which includes business, information, solutions, application, technical and security architecture. The CITA, in collaboration with the C-Level service owners assist IT leaders with enabling future-state IT capabilities that, in turn, drive the organization’s targeted outcomes through the choice of programs, projects and initiatives the organization chooses to invest in. 

This role requires the technical subject matter expertise necessary to assess and advise on predictable enterprise-level solutions which utilize distributed processing to meet both the business and technology needs of the State of Kansas. Skills include experience with development, documentation, research, process and pattern implementation with current toolsets and principles. Also requires substantial communication and interpersonal skills and collaboration abilities, to interact with all IT teams across the State of Kansas.

Additionally, the CITA assists, in consultation and collaboration with C-Level service owners to assist in the development of strategic planning initiatives that focus on goals and outcomes at various levels within State of Kansas enterprise IT. This includes both long- and short-term strategic planning documents, governance documents, policies, standards, and guidelines. The CITA leads the Kansas Information Technology Office (KITO) in the IT project approval and legislative reporting processes.

Required skills:

• Develop, propose, monitor, and/or maintain, in collaboration, creation and development with C-Level service owners, the following for the Information Technology Executive Council:
• In Collaboration with the C-Level Service owners for applicable policies regarding, Information technology resource policies and procedures and project management methodologies for all state agencies.
• In Collaboration with the State Chief Technology Officer, an information technology architecture, including telecommunications systems, networks and equipment, that covers all state agencies.
• In Collaboration with the State Data Officer, the Standards for data management for all state agencies.
• In Collaboration with Enterprise PMO, a strategic information technology management plan for the state in partnership with other IT leadership. 
• Serve as Secretary to the Information Technology Executive Council.
• The CITA shall lead the Kansas Information Technology Office (KITO).
• Assist agencies in following proper state IT project methodology.
• Present IT project status updates to Joint Committee on Information Technology (JCIT).
• Serve as a point of contact to facilitate collaboration with agency stakeholders and IT service delivery owners to meet business objectives.
• Leads the analysis of business and operating models, market trends and the technology industry to determine their potential impact on the enterprise’s business strategy, direction, and architecture.
• Scans emerging technologies and the business ecosystem for major disruptive technology and nontechnology trends (trendspotting) that affect business. Provides practical advice and best practices to take advantage of new, or emerging, opportunities and deliver the expected business outcomes.
• The CITA shall, in collaboration with Executive Branch Agencies, Non-Cabinet Agencies, Board of Regents, coordinate the executive branch 3-year IT plans on an annual basis. 
• Utilize the 3-year IT planning process, IT project monitoring, and other methods, in consultation with OITS leadership to look for opportunities for enterprise services, platforms, or other solutions to leverage economies of scale and efficiencies.
• Acts as a trusted advisor by providing consultative advice to business leaders and organizational stakeholders who seek actionable recommendations in order to make investment decisions about the next business and operating model for their organization, using technology to make that change happen that aligns with the state architecture.
• The CITA shall lead and support the efforts of the Kansas Technical Architecture Review Board (KTARB).

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or a related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• Seven or more years of experience in at least three disciplines such as business, information, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, cybersecurity, information analysis, database management or operations in a multitier environment.
• Five or more years of business experience in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in advanced architectural practices and techniques with emphasis on reliability, scalability and reuse.
• Knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and risk management.
• Familiarity with information management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, infrastructure and operations, and EA and ITIL frameworks.
• Knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Cloud Architecture, Hybrid Architecture, LAN/WAN Architecture, SOA, SD-WAN, Identity and Access Management (IAM), SDLC, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven IT and predictive analytics.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, leadership and negotiation.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge of all components of holistic enterprise architecture
• Knowledge of business engineering principles and processes
• The CITA is expected demonstrate competencies across six key dimensions:
• Leadership and influence
• Business development and understanding
• Strategy and execution
• Research and understand technology and nontechnology trends
• Innovation
• Orchestrate deliverables

Necessary Special Requirements: Ability to obtain and retain an OITS Security and KCJIS clearances are requirement of employment and continued employment.

Disclaimer: Due to security requirements related to system access, the following will result in disqualification for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions less than 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor).

Employment Benefits:

In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package that is available the first day of employment. All benefits eligible, full-time employees may elect to enroll in:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays 
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• This benefits package represents additional annual compensation.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Brenda Cripps
• Email: [email protected]
• Mailing Address: 900 SW Jackson St, Room 803, Topeka, KS 66612

Required documents for this application to be complete:

• On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed.
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
• Inside your Job Application upload these documents:
• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover Letter

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• First Sign in or register as a New User
• Complete or update your contact information on the:
• Careers> My Contact Information page 
• NOTE: This information is included on all your job applications
• Upload required documents listed above for the Careers> My Job Applications page 
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• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.
• Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter
• Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran”; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference 

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. 

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference: 

Disability Hiring Preference jobs-near-me.org Kansas Department of Administration

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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