Senior Application Architect (Information Systems Specialist 8) 100 % Remote Work

Initial Posting Date:

02/10/2025

Application Deadline:

02/24/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$7,617 - $11,535

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Application Architect (Information Systems Specialist 8) 100 % Remote Work

Job Description:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This position is the same position as REQ-159647. If you have already applied to REQ-159647, there is no need to apply again. Duplicate applications will not be considered.
• Monthly Salary Range: $ 7,617.00 - $11,535. Salary will be determined via a Pay Equity Analysis, for more information on this process please click here
• Working Condition: Remote > This position is 100% full-time remote work environment. You must be living in the United States to qualify for remote work.
• This position is permanent, full time, and represented by SEIU.
• Per the SEIU CBA for OHA represented positions, applicants who are current OHA employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants. Internal applicants must meet Minimum qualifications and any special qualifications to receive an interview request. 
• This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address how you meet minimum qualifications and the desired attributes listed in this job posting. Candidates will be declined who don’t follow these instructions.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Applications Architect to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT operations. 

The Office of Information Service’s mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Human Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.

More information about the Office of Information Services and current job opportunities can be found here 

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs,
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
• Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity for anyone to apply. This position is a classified position represented by a union.

This position falls under the Information Systems Specialist 8 classification.

What you will do!

This position serves as a Senior Applications Architect for Mainframe applications and other ODHS/OHA systems. The Senior Applications Architect works with customers to define and translate business requirements into technical requirements in the creation of application systems. The Senior Applications Architect analyzes, designs, develops, tests and implements application systems, as well as maintaining existing systems. The Senior Applications Architect is responsible for adherence to current documentation requirements as applicable.

The Senior Applications Architect directs and coordinates all levels of the data and process modeling, work process, user interface design, and technological infrastructure design. The Senior Applications Architect mentors and supports the other members of the team in their various roles and responsibilities. If the team includes contract staff or temporary staff, the Senior Applications Architect is responsible for providing quality assurance and oversight for contractors or temporary staff.

This position requires excellent leadership and communications skills, including good listening skills: effective communications to senior or executive management levels in specific customer and public situations; facilitation skills for customer groups at the middle to senior management level.

The Senior Applications Architect provides expert consultation to management, professional IS staff and other jurisdictions, and in a leadership role, conducts comprehensive analysis, planning, development, implementation and coordination for the operations, maintenance, installation, and construction of information systems. This is the Principal Professional level for the series.

A key focus for this position is to play a technical leadership role for the mainframe system applications. The Senior Systems Engineer also plays a role as a subject matter expert leveraged to support the Summer Meals program, with the Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP) division within the Oregon Department of Human Services.

This position will also provide leadership and helps execute and implement consistent repeatable coding and testing practices, within the team, that are part of a robust System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

The Senior Applications Architect is responsible for coordinating one or more projects while developing teamwork schedules and priorities for multiple assignments. Other duties may include participating in hiring of team members and identifying team member’s training needs.

What we are looking for!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Please clearly outline how you meet the minimum requirements in your application/resume/cover letter. Failure to do so will disqualify you from consideration)

(a) Seven (7) years of information systems experience in Mainframe technologies such as COBOL, VSAM, DB2, JCL, EZ+ and TSO/ISPF

OR

(b) An Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field.

AND

5 years of information systems experience in Mainframe technologies such as COBOL, VSAM, DB2, JCL, EZ+ and TSO/ISPF

OR

(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

AND

three (3) years of information systems experience in Mainframe technologies such as COBOL, VSAM, DB2, JCL, EZ+ and TSO/ISPF

OR

(d) Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

AND

one (1) year of information systems experience in Mainframe technologies such as COBOL, VSAM, DB2, JCL, EZ+ and TSO/ISPF

Desired Attributes

• Mainframe technologies, including COBOL, VSAM, DB2, JCL, EZ+ and TSO/ISPF
• Theories, principles, and practices of Information Systems Technology
• Trends, technological changes, and developments in Information Systems.
• operations and business of the organization
• Information systems architecture
• Methods and procedures for designing, developing, monitoring, and maintaining databases.
• Tools for constructing database structures.
• Automation products that support a variety of data management environments

General Knowledge of:

• Business systems and organizational structures
• Contracting for IS services, including negotiation and performance monitoring.

General Skills in:

• Administering and managing comprehensive, multi-system projects including Directing and motivating internal staff, contractors, and other participants
• Identifying the scope and complexity of a project and assigning segments of that project to others
• Assigning and reviewing the work of others to determine accuracy and adequacy of identified conditions, criteria, recommendations and supporting materials.
• Developing long and short-range plans to meet established goals.
• Developing policies and procedures
• Analyzing organizational needs and implementing cost-effective solutions
• Determining efficient design of data structures, software applications and equipment interfaces
• Assessing new technology developments

What's in it for you?

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Eleven (11) paid holidays.
• Eight (8) hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued.
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• Pension and retirement programs 
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• A healthy work/life balance, including fulltime remote options as well.

Working Conditions:

Staff working remote shall:

• Meet all responsibilities and perform all duties as if their role was performed in a traditional work setting.
• Comply with all agency policies, guidelines, and management directives.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in the performance of all duties.
• Meet and maintain performance expectations.
• Be available each week during traditional business hours, as determined by the business need. 
• There may be times that a position or an individual must be located full-time, on-site, within traditional business hours.  Times when on-site presence can be required include but are not limited to training, performance, business alignment, accommodations, or resource availability. To be eligible for remote work, staff must have a home workspace that meets all applicable technology, security and safety requirements including the ability to provide protection of confidential information.

How to Apply

• Complete the online application.
• Complete questionnaire
• Attach a resume.
• Attach a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the “What we are looking for?” section including required and preferred skills.

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Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call or email Kyle Phillips

Voice: [503-509-3589]

Email: Kyle.Phillips@oha.oregon.gov

TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance. 

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account for communication regarding your application. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• PERS rate: The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details click here.
• Veterans: If you are a veteran, you may receive veteran’s preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. To receive veterans' preference points, please submit the following required documentation when you apply:
  • A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating you receive a non-service-connected pension for the five (5) point preference.
  • A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND a copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
• Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
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Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

Appendix for important links:

• Application Instructional PDF
• Application Instructional Video
• Benefits Information
• Why work for Office of Information Services (OIS)?
• Pay Equity Process
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Requesting Veterans Preference Points
• Office of Information Services (OIS) - Job Openings

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