IT Solutions Architect

Job Description:

IT Solutions Architect

Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
• Experience may substitute for education for up to four (4) years.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience..

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None
Notes to Applicants
THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .

Position Overview:
Under minimal supervision and within their delegated procurement authority, this position will perform cradle-to-grave procurement and contracting activities supporting Capital Improvement Projects ( CIP ) using construction-related professional services procurement methods.

All duties this position performs is outlined in the Job Description. This position is required to make presentations to internal and external customers, stakeholders, vendor communities, and the public. This lead position will perform a variety of procurement services for various City of Austin ( COA ) departments, specifically including the development, execution and management of Stand Alone or Rotation List Assignment-Based contracts from Professional Service Agreements (PSAs).

Other duties include managing each Stand Alone PSA or Rotation List using department policies and procedures, and issuing assignments in an equitable manner using the established methodology. Additionally, responsibilities include managing all financial aspects of the assigned Stand Alone PSA or Rotation Lists to ensure the best use of authorizations for each consultant, as well as best use of funds in meeting the needs of various COA departments.

Who We Are:
Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. The Financial Services Department ( FSD ) serves residents, vendors, and City departments.

Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.

Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management.

As an internal support function within the larger City organization, FSD is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.

Click here to read more about us online!


Why Join Us?


Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community.

Innovation and Collaboration
Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress in a variety of financial programs.

Professional Growth and Development
Achieve your professional goals. FSD offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, as well as a wide variety of learning opportunities.

Work-Life Balance
Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.

Hybrid Work Environment

The City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. Staff may be eligible to telework up to 50% within a two (2) week period. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally well. For employees that are covered, this includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

Click here to review the City of Austin’s Employee Benefits Guide .

Click here to watch a short City of Austin Employment Video .

Application Details:

• A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications.
• Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.
• For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• A resume is required. Please note: Your employment application will primarily be considered for interview qualification and compensation purposes. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completed application.
• Employment history dates on resume should match online employment application.
• Employment history dates must include month and year.

Additional Details:

• The Financial Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
• This position may require a skills assessment.
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.
• If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool.
Pay Range
$39.49 - $51.34
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.
Job Close Date 11/14/2024 Type of Posting External Department Financial Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Municipal Building, 124 W. 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and supporting enterprise Financial applications.
• Experience in managing and supporting Payroll, HR, or Scheduling and Timekeeping applications.
• Experience managing application and batch processes.
• Experience supporting end users and troubleshooting software issues.
• Experience helping to gather user and system requirements and developing documentation.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Promotes digital business initiatives and identifies potential impact on the City’s critical financial metrics and economic architectures. Supports business and technology innovation that drives the City’s objectives. Engages key business stakeholders and product managers to facilitate both strategy and innovation planning. Collaborates with stakeholders involved in digital strategy and digital innovation to develop an IT investment roadmap. Creates deliverables that illustrate how to strategically move the business forward. Works with enterprise architects and key organizational stakeholders to define a strategic plan for leveraging integrated architecture as part of the enterprise architecture. Participates in enterprise strategy development, including environmental analysis, opportunity identification, value cases and business innovation portfolio development. Provides strategic consultation to product managers in defining or designing business capabilities, processes, functions and organizational structures, as well as in researching, identifying and internally marketing, selling and enabling technologies based on business and end-user requirements. Participates in enterprise architecture development, including business architecture, information architecture, application portfolio and technical architecture, and champions the balance of flexibility and risk. Facilitates agreement on organizational work models and processes to meet business requirements. Seeks ways to apply new technology to, and reuse existing technology for, business processes. Researches and provides information on technical trends and competitors’ practices relevant to assigned products and value streams.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of business architecture tools and techniques, including strategy on a page, strategic planning, business model canvas, disruptions and trends, balance scorecard, economical modeling, risks and interdependencies, process models, business capability modeling, ecosystems modeling, customer and user profiling, journey maps, and human-centric design.
• Knowledge and understanding of different types of business and operating models (existing, new, emerging and hybrid).
• Knowledge of existing, new and emerging technologies and being able to practically incorporate them into new business designs and business models.
• Knowledge of architecture methodologies (e.g., SABSA , Zachman, TOGAF ) and modeling languages (such as UML and ArchiMate).
• Knowledge in all aspects of designing and constructing business processes, functions and organizational structures.
• Knowledge of facilitation and organization change management.
• Skill in analytical and conceptual skills and proven ability to create original concepts and theories for a variety of projects.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, valuation and metrics development.
• Skill in statistical and information analysis.
• Skill in financial analysis, architecture evaluation, solutions delivery orchestration, project management, road mapping, risk management, interdependency management, agile methodologies, information security, cloud computing infrastructure, data architecture skills.
• Ability to be organizationally savvy, understanding of the political climate of the City and how to navigate obstacles and politics.
• Ability to apply multiple technical solutions to enable future-state business capabilities that, in turn, drive targeted business outcomes.
• Ability to communicate, influence and persuade - both business and IT leaders as well as peers.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead cross-functional teams, with the proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to leverage intellectual curiosity to inform solutions and innovate.
• Ability to take responsibility for personal growth and acquire strategies for gaining new knowledge, behaviors and skills.
• Ability to adhere to required compliance to all change management policies and procedures.
• Ability to adhere to required compliance to all information security policies and procedures.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The IT Solutions Architect position requires graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field. Experience may substitute for education for up to four (4) years. Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications above.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Please describe your knowledge and experience managing and supporting enterprise financial applications.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience managing and supporting Payroll, HR, or Scheduling and Timekeeping applications. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with managing application and batch processes.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have supporting end users and troubleshooting software issues?

• None
• 0 - 1 Years
• 1 - 3 Years
• 3 Plus Years

* Describe your experience gathering user and system requirements and developing documentation. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have.
(Open Ended Question)


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