Lead Data Architect

TELEWORK IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, HOWEVER, STAFF MAY BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THEIR ASSIGNED HEADQUARTERS AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that plays a vital role as an Information Technology (IT) visionary and technology guru who will help to craft and implement mission-critical Enterprise products?
In order to significantly improve customer experiences, reduce fraud, improve interoperability, and improve adaptability, Employment Development Department (EDD) is in the process of establishing a broader set of integrated shared services leveraging new and some existing technologies that support EDD's benefits operations. The EDD is currently seeking a Data Architect to help lead the technology strategy in Enterprise Architecture and build out the end state architecture aligning with the business goals and future state vision for the EDD's program. The premise of the future state seeks to create integrated shared services where possible to improve efficiency and improve customer experience at the same time. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of technology innovations with a strong engineering team to back the potential products. You will influence and lead the engineering teams with your technical thought leadership and establish an enterprise application blueprint.
Under general direction of the EDDNext Technical Innovation Section Chief (IT Manager II), the incumbent will be responsible for helping to lead design efforts; define end-to-end architectures; oversee and perform research studies and presentations that include recommendations and instructions for proposed implementations; formulate logical descriptions of problems; and recommend optimum solutions.
This position is at EDD's headquarters office at 800 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
Benefits of working at this location include:

• Close to major freeways, light rail, and transit stops
• Enclosed bicycle parking
• Close to downtown shopping and restaurants
• Close to the Golden1 Center

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
Standard office environment.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-417940
Position #(s):
280-351-1415-976
Working Title:
Lead Data Architect
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III $8,961.00 - $12,009.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Special Requirements
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov .
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions' section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/27/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Employment Development Department
Attn: Job Control # 417940
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento , CA 94280-0001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Employment Development Department
Attn: Job Control # 417940
EDD/Human Resource Services Division (6th floor solar)
722 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
  Please see "Statement of Qualifications Requirements" section for more information about the SOQ.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• IT and business/industry work experience including architecture design and deployment, systems life cycle management, and infrastructure planning and operations.
• Experience in Salesforce, Okta, or other low code platforms.
• Experience in DevOps and CI/CD.
• Experience with Data Architecting, data mining, large-scale data modeling, and business requirements gathering/analysis.
• Experience in implementing enterprise data management processes, procedures, and decision support.
• Strong understanding of relational data structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Experience in enterprise repository tools, data modeling tools, data mapping tools, and data profiling tools.
• Experience with information and application security concepts, mechanisms, and tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience providing training and performing peer reviews on technical documents.
• Experience facilitate technical discussion and document outcomes
• Leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of all components of holistic enterprise architecture, business re-engineering principles and processes, and basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting.
• Experience researching and recommending technologies, software, and hardware to improve business processes at the enterprise-level.
• Experience leading a large team of diverse technical and operational subject matter experts delivering engineering, cybersecurity, software development, analytics, integration of cybersecurity solutions, and operations and maintenance.
• Experience interfacing and providing briefings directly with executives, including the Chief Information Officer and Project Director, and internal leadership and stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and leading Enterprise Architecture teams and their capabilities, along with experience of matrixed management, and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent understanding of project management principles; demonstrated ability to apply IT best practices in solving business problems; familiarity with basic graphical modeling approaches, tools and model repositories. Experience in Agile framework and tools like JIRA.
• Track record for delivering the architecture of a large organization and demonstrated ability to execute the architectural plan.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to reason logically, analyze situations, and reach sound conclusions.
• Knowledge of business ecosystems, Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, micro services, event-driven IT and predictive analytics.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Nicole Zamora
(916) 654-7532
Nicole.Zamora@edd.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 654-8434
EEOMail@edd.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter.
The SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may be invited to an interview. The SOQ should be typed and not more than two pages in length, not less than 12 point Arial font, single-spaced, and must include a response to the statement below, including specific examples:

Describe how your work experience and education qualifies you for the role and responsibilities of this position based on the job posting.

Based on your experience, describe a successful Data Architecture design and implementation project including tools and techniques deployed.

Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to the statement above may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
Background Investigation Requirement
The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.
The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The departm...