General Description

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) computer systems analysis work. Work involves serving as the subject matter expert on the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) enterprise Information Technology (IT) architecture. Serves as a key role in the IT modernization initiative. This role will ensure 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.

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 long-term 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 Agency’s 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 agency’s 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.

 Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Eight years of relevant work experience in an enterprise architect role.
• Eight years of relevant work experience in translating business requirements, applications, and processes for complex technical solutions.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the IT Department.
• Knowledge of the enterprise architecture principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of complex network architecture and multi-platform distributed environments.
• Knowledge of multi-tiered 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.
• Skills in aligning business and IT strategies, maintaining IT networks and services, and focusing on technology business value.
• 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 non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time 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 to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver’s 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.