DSHS FTAA IT Architecture - Senior/Specialist

DSHS FTAA IT Architecture Senior/Specialist

We are seeking a dynamic IT Architect with a focus on enhancing business intelligence capabilities to join our Business Intelligence Unit (BIU) within the Research and Data Analysis Division (RDA) at the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).

Our BIU mission is to empower partners across the agency by transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling effective data exploration and analysis to drive problem-solving, risk management, continuous improvement, and strategic decision-making.

In this role, you will support the BIU, which oversees the management, operation, and governance of Power BI infrastructure and enterprise reporting architecture. Reporting to the BIU Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing an IT roadmap to advance BI infrastructure, architecting and implementing innovative data analytics solutions, optimizing data interoperability, and coordinating data management needs across the BIU team.

This is a technical role with reporting responsibilities. You will work closely with all aspects of business intelligence—from business requirements to data visualization and everything in between. The position requires a strategic mindset and the ability to partner across many different teams, while also being self-motivated, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented.

Some of what you will do

• Ten years of experience managing, designing or directing multiple large scale enterprise IT architecture designs in the Information Technology areas and three years of experience building Power BI Data Models and Reports
• Design, develop, maintain, and manage advanced Power BI infrastructure to support comprehensive data mapping and visualization capabilities across the department.
• Architect and implement Power BI Premium deployment pipelines, version control with Git and Azure DevOps, and enterprise-wide semantic data models to support scalable, reusable, and efficient reporting solutions.
• Leverage Azure DevOps for version control and project management, ensuring work is tracked, documented, and aligned with BIU strategic priorities.
• Collaborate in an Agile methodology, working within two-week sprint cycles to plan, prioritize, and deliver business intelligence solutions in a structured, iterative manner.
• Design and execute reporting and BI architectures that integrate business, application, infrastructure, and security perspectives, establishing a foundation for a future state enterprise BI strategy.
• Develop complex analyses, data extracts, and analytic databases to provide actionable insights for multiple programs and support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the department's data warehouse, leveraging both on-premises and cloud-based technology as appropriate.
• Provide architectural guidance, training, and support to data users and business units working within the Data Repository system, empowering them to effectively interact with business intelligence tools.
• Identify opportunities for business process improvement using advanced BI technologies, with a focus on enhancing data quality, availability, and continuous improvement across programs.
• Offer architectural leadership and strategic oversight, guiding the BIU team in building a robust BI framework that supports data exploration, analysis, and insight generation across the organization.

This role operates in a highly collaborative, cross-functional team environment where agile practices, sprint planning, and DevOps-based workflows are core to daily operations. Team members work closely across technical and business domains, contributing to the full business intelligence lifecycle—from requirements gathering to solution delivery. The position follows a hybrid work model, with 1–2 days per week in-person at the office to foster collaboration and innovation, and remote work options available on remaining days.

This role is at the intersection of technology and public service—helping workers in Washington secure their future while shaping innovative IT solutions. Join us and be part of an effort that makes a real difference.

Who should apply 

A Bachelor’s degree including 9 semester or 15 quarter hours of computer science courses

AND

Seven years of consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in IT analysis, system maintenance, or troubleshooting/problem resolution experience, or analyzing, designing or programming computer systems applications or databases;

OR

Eleven years of professional experience of consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in IT analysis, system maintenance, or troubleshooting/problem resolution experience, or analyzing, designing, etc.

The following required experience may have been obtained concurrently:

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in a lead or management role is required due to the enterprise nature of assignments. This experience could be through performance of direct supervisory function for staff, direct management of contracted resources or matrix management of staff resources for a project or similar endeavor

• Ten years of experience managing, designing, or directing multiple large scale enterprise IT architecture designs in the Information Technology areas

• Five years or more of experience of creating and maintaining enterprise-level conceptual and logical data models

• Five years of experience managing and supporting business process improvement and business intelligence initiatives

• Three years of experience building Power BI Data Models and Reports

• Three years of experience using iServer or similar Architecture Tool for Data Architecture Modeling

Certification of enterprise architecture frameworks, such as FEAF, TOGAF, etc.

Familiarity with the Business Architecture Body of Knowledge (BIZBOK) or similar discipline guides and certification from the Business Architecture Guild or similar professional organizations.

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Interested? Along with your completed application & 3 references, include a chronological resume email

Questions? Please contact sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov or call 360-725-5810 and reference job number 05869.  To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.
 

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.