Information Architect (Information Systems Spec.6)

Agency: Department of Administrative Services | Location: Salem, OR (Hybrid) | Posted: 10/19/2026 | Closes: 11/02/2026 | Salary: $6,182 – $9,361/month (non‑PERS; +6.95% if PERS‑qualifying) | Position Type: Full‑time, permanent, SEIU represented

About the role

Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is Oregon’s state‑wide IT program led by the Chief Information Officer. The Strategy and Design division invests in technology that transforms how the state conducts business and how customers interact with agencies, delivering secure, innovative solutions that improve performance and customer experience. The Information Architect supports established enterprise architecture activities, collaborating with other architects to create durable, business‑focused architectures that align with statewide strategic objectives and agency mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop high‑level frameworks that align the state’s IT infrastructure with business processes and data to improve efficiency and productivity, including reviewing IT and business initiatives for fit‑for‑purpose, business value, and rationalization.
• Collaborate with agencies to understand pain points and work with principal and senior architects to identify integrated business and information solutions.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to continuously align the Strategy and Design service portfolio with current and emerging agency information and data needs.
• Assist in documenting components of the enterprise operating model by defining business capabilities, value streams, organizational structures, information domains, and key data relationships to identify strategic improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Assist in evaluating agency solutions for alignment with architectural standards and reviewing new solution development to ensure conformance to business requirements and information architecture principles.
• Map relationships between business capabilities, business processes, users, applications, data, systems, and supporting technology platforms.
• Provide architectural input during implementation of enterprise service projects and advise on development from start to finish.
• Document established business and information standards, and assess new methods, models, technologies, and data practices to keep the state’s architecture adaptive, secure, and effective.

Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following minimum qualification paths:

• Option 1: Five (5) years of information systems experience in cloud, business architecture, data architecture, and related technology practices, supporting cloud workloads in at least one of: AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Option 2: Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or completion of a two‑year accredited vocational training program in IT or related field; AND three (3) years of information systems experience in cloud, business architecture, data architecture, and related technology practices, supporting cloud workloads in at least one of: AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Option 3: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; AND one (1) year of information systems experience in cloud, business architecture, data architecture, and related technology practices, supporting cloud workloads in at least one of: AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Additional requirements: Must be authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship). Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence. Finalists subject to a computerized criminal history check; adverse background data may disqualify. May be required to obtain and maintain CJIS Security Clearance. Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers receive candidate preference (documentation must be submitted by closing date).

Skills

• Knowledge of cloud service management offerings and how they support scalable, secure, and resilient technology and business solutions.
• Experience writing and maintaining business and information architecture documentation, including alerts, policies, procedures, standards, reference models, capability maps, value streams, data definitions, and solution documentation.
• Working knowledge of GitHub and related collaboration and version‑control practices used in modern technology delivery environments.
• Experience with business architecture, including business capability analysis, process and value stream mapping, and solution alignment.
• Experience with data architecture, including data modeling, data governance, information flow analysis, and data relationships.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled technologies, including large language models, analytics, automation, and emerging tools that support business insight, decision‑making, and service delivery.
• Understanding of identity and access management principles, including authentication, authorization, privileged access, and security governance.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, business capabilities, information flows, and solution options, and recommend approaches that align with enterprise standards, security requirements, data governance, and business needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with leadership, technical teams, co‑workers, customers, and other agencies.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with technical and business partners, including making presentations and explaining complex business, information, and technical issues to non‑technical audiences with clear rationale based on data and factual evidence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: low‑cost medical, vision, and dental plans for employee and family; life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, flexible spending accounts for health and childcare; optional benefits including additional life insurance, disability, FSA.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave, and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Career development: opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Hybrid work schedule: 1–2 days per week in the office, with arrangements periodically reviewed to meet business needs.

Pay

Monthly salary range: $6,182 – $9,361 (non‑PERS qualifying). If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the range increases by 6.95%. See the Classification and Compensation page for details on the classification and the job offer process following pay equity.

Schedule

Full‑time, hybrid: expected on‑site 1–2 days per week in Salem; work arrangements reviewed periodically to ensure business needs are met.