Enterprise Architect

Job #: 2026-84 Status: Regular, Full-Time* Location: Olympia, Washington Salary: Range 79: $113,736 - $149,244 per year (DOQ). Opens: November , 2026 Closes: November 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven calendar days after posting.

Enterprise Architecture – Help Shape the Future of Technology at Washington Courts!

We are seeking a forward-thinking, innovative Enterprise Architect to help shape the future of technology across Washington's judicial branch. This exciting opportunity plays a strategic role in defining enterprise architecture, developing technology policies, standards, and governance frameworks, and guiding modernization initiatives that will transform how technology supports the courts. The position will also be instrumental in advancing our emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program, helping establish responsible AI governance, evaluate innovative technologies, and develop strategic roadmaps for AI adoption.

Working collaboratively with executive leadership, technology teams, and business stakeholders, the Enterprise Architect will help drive innovation, strengthen interoperability, reduce technical complexity, and ensure technology investments align with the long-term vision of Washington Courts. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide technology strategy and help build the next generation of judicial technology services.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.

This position requires at least 2 days per week working onsite at AOC facilities in Olympia. (There are Vanpool options available at AOC)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates the development and maintenance of enterprise strategies and roadmaps in support of organizational business strategy, goals, and objectives; integrates business processes, strategies, and information technology into a cohesive enterprise environment; and participates in the ongoing development and evolution of technology supporting the AOC Judicial Information System portfolio of products and services.

Establishes and maintains AOC standards and policies across the five domains of enterprise architecture by continually evaluating technology requirements and architectural constraints identified by enterprise stakeholders.

Leads the cultural and technical change needed to achieve Enterprise Architecture (EA) goals; educates key internal and external stakeholders through one-on-one consultation, mentorship of Solutions Architects and others, and formal training; ensures EA standards and guidelines are understood across the enterprise; and communicates updates to those standards and guidelines.

Collaborates with Solutions Architects and other senior technical staff to ensure solution and integration strategies align with the broader Enterprise Architecture; consults with project managers and technical teams throughout AOC to structure and guide implementation of technology roadmaps.

Develops policies that promote a consistent focus on technology essential to justice partners and support the implementation of efficient, cost-effective, mission-critical application systems for Washington State judicial services.

Provides IT recommendations to Architecture Review Boards, the Judicial Information Systems Committee (JISC), and other judicial committees; facilitates effective communication and productive relationships among committee members.

Reviews solution architectures for compliance with approved architecture roadmaps and standards; manages exceptions; recommends changes to architecture standards when needed; and provides ISD managers with ongoing assessments of compliance by ISD staff and contractors.

Researches business and emerging technology trends that may benefit or affect the enterprise; collaborates with Solutions Architects and other teams on proofs of concept, pilots, and feasibility studies; and uses research findings to refine enterprise architecture strategies and roadmaps.

Communicates established strategies, standards, and emerging enterprise technology direction to stakeholders and provides education that supports consistent understanding and adoption.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

A Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or post-graduate work preferred, AND:

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience working in the development and design of complex information systems, IT Design, Enterprise strategies and service management, and use of architecture frameworks.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply at: GOVERNMENTJOBS.com