Data Architect (Remote from anywhere in Colorado)

Salary: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 Annually Location : Statewide, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: EGB93523 (0725) Department: Governor's Office of Information Technology Opening Date: 07/15/2025 Closing Date: 7/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address: (Remote from anywhere in CO) FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information: [email protected] Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. Department Information Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services. Watch this video to learn about how OIT is thinking differently! Description of Job Term Limited Position: This position is term limited with an anticipated end date of approximately two years from the date of hire. This position is eligible for State employee benefits and may be extended as the situation warrants. The many benefits of working at the State of Colorado on a term limited basis are explained in The Benefits of Time-Limited Positions video Important Note: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, OIT's hiring team considers only the contents of your application to review your qualifications. Please do not include any attachments (such as resume or cover letter) with your application as these items are not used by OIT's hiring team. We're looking for a strategic and collaborative Data Architect to advise, develop and facilitate data architecture strategy including cloud, advanced technologies & platforms for OIT and partner agencies. In this role you will support efforts as an expert and leverage technology and innovation to provide scalable solutions to complex and diverse business problems. You will approve all relevant data architecture decisions and ensure alignment with agency needs, considering both the current and future needs of the agency. Some of the important duties that you will perform include: Consulting as a resource on data strategy and architecture to OIT and agency partners. Advise in strategic direction and ideation, removes roadblocks, and assure on-track alignment with executive expectations. Driving innovations, collaborations, and insights establishing a strong data-driven approach to decision-making across the organization. Bring best in class technologies, innovation, and creativity to the table in developing technical solutions to solve complex multi-dimensional problems. Providing technology expertise by architecting, prototyping, researching, recommending, documenting, and assisting in implementing and evaluating technical solutions for business issues whether purchased or developed. Assessing new data initiatives to determine compliance with the architecture, information security and data standards. Coordinate the review processes with project planners. Interfacing with vendor technology/solutions, as well as appropriate involvement of OIT architecture, throughout the entire project lifecycle. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis. This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows: Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in data architecture (solution architecture),

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