Job Information
GovCIO VHA Intake Solutions Architect (Remote) in Albany, New York
Overview
GovCIO is currently hiring for a Solutions Architectto support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran's Health Administration (VHA)Intake Team. You will work closely with senior leaders, other architects, business customers, and functional consultants to develop strategies tooptimizecurrent and future IT investments and solutions. This includescontinuing acomprehensive review of the current state architecture of the customer’s IT systems, assessment of the current vision and plans, andmaintaininga future state enterprise IT architectureas conditions change. You will work with a small team of Solution architects andother technical staff.The environment is dynamic, and client needs are evolving; flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success. This position will be based in the United States and will be a fully remote position with core hours of operation from Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM ET.
Responsibilities
Quickly develop a holistic view of the organization’s current IT architecture, business operations, in-flight technology modernization initiatives andfuture plans
Build a trusted advisory relationship with Customer Technical Directors
Build/augment technology roadmaps and runways that align with higher organizational strategies and vision
Support and defend the Intake process for new work and change requests
Monitor/interpret technology memos/policies/directives from higher leadership and recommend approaches
Express and defend personal/team dissenting opinions with clarity and diplomacy
Proactively and insightfully report/document delivery of value
Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline
15 or more years of experience managing and providing technical development for complex IT organizations, large and small.
Additionalyears of experience can be substituted for a degree
Mature written, oral, and visual communication with sensitivity to the perspectives, limitations, and needs of different audiences
Demonstrated technical management experience
Ability to distill/optimize/simplify complex concepts, diagrams, and reports for consumption by different audiences
Over 10 years’ experience as a technical lead or systems or solutions architect
Critical thinking
Systems thinking
Excellent time management
Expert Agilist
Well versed in DevSecOps culture, processes, measures, and tooling
Experience in Visio and PowerPoint
Experience in the design of enterprise technology
Experience in developing future state architecture
Experience in researching as-is architectures
Experience in developing and / or supporting feature-benefit analyses
Demonstrates ability to tailor recommendations into actionable implementation plans
Solid experience with Microsoft and other collaborative tools including Teams, SharePoint, Jira, etc.
Preferred Skills and Experience :
Experience supporting or leading within the Veterans Affair Office of Information Technology, Veterans Benefits Administration, and/or Veterans Health Administration is a plus
SAFe certified orsignificant experiencein SAFe or a SAFe transformation
Jira experience
Visual remote collaboration tools
Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust Clearance
Company Overview
GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.
Posted Pay Range
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Posted Salary Range
USD $145,000.00 - USD $156,000.00 /Yr.
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Location US-Remote
ID 2024-5090
Category Information Technology
Position Type Full-Time