The senior IT Division Enterprise Architect is responsible for the management of IT resources (personnel and financial) allocated to managing the enterprise application architectural needs of Marketing & Regulatory Programs (MRP) business units through the appropriate implementation of IT tools and platforms.

Duties

The duties may include, but are not limited to: The incumbent reports to and works closely with the Director, Strategy and Digital Services, other MRP IT Directors, business program stakeholders, subject matter experts, and other Agency and Department IT leaders. The Enterprise Architect serves as the subject matter expert optimizing the fragmented legacy processes into an integrated approach responsive to change. Leads efforts to establish MRP application development standards and best practices addressing user interface, software architecture/coding/design/development, database, platform, and security areas of concern. Leading a team of database, platform, and business layer architects to establish and manage the MRP Application Architecture operating procedures. Providing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with code development standards with the industry best practices in mind across MRP's mission-critical suite of applications. Providing leadership in technical discussion and technical solution - architecture, implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and migrations to modern technologies including but not limited to the Cloud. Collaborating with the Customer Liaisons, Business Owners, Project Managers, Branch Chief, and peers to establish program vision, priorities, and project schedules based on the Enterprise Architecture standards and industry best practices. Leading the design and development of advanced web applications, application programming interfaces (APIs) to adhere to OMB’s ‘Open Data’ mandate. Developing and communicating complex technical strategies and solutions, orally and in writing, to diverse audience such as CIO, Program area stakeholders and external entities. Ensuring that systems are properly architected and instrumented to meet Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) requirements.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures that establish the framework for the management of all IT programs. Defining high-level migration plans to address gaps between the current and future state, in sync with the IT budget and capital planning processes. Overseeing or consulting on technology implementation and modification activities (for example, projects), particularly for new or shared enterprise application solutions Conducting essential IT related processes and common IT management best practices in different areas including, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Security, Application Rationalization Framework and Capital Planning Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. In addition, all applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Applicants must demonstrate possession of these competencies within the body of the resume; no separate statements addressing them are required. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]