Data Architect (Information Systems Specialist 6)

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oregon's Department of Fish and Wildlife in Salem, OR seeks a Data Architect (Information Systems Specialist 6) to lead design, integration, and modernization of its data environments. You will ensure secure, standards-aligned data architectures across scientific, geospatial, licensing, habitat, and enterprise data domains.

The role focuses on cross-program data flows, interfaces, modernization of legacy systems, data governance, and resolving interoperability challenges across diverse

Qualifications

• Five years of information systems experience designing, building, and managing data architectures, databases, and integration solutions for complex systems.
• Associate degree plus three years of IS experience for option 2.
• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of IS experience for option 3.

Responsibilities

• Architect cross-program data flows.
• Design data structures and interfaces.
• Guide modernization of legacy systems.
• Support data governance processes.
• Address interoperability across tools, databases, and platforms.

Skills

Data architecture design

Data integration

Geospatial data

Enterprise data

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

09/01/2026

Application Deadline:

09/08/2026

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$6,182 - $9,361

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Data Architect (Information Systems Specialist 6)

Job Description:

As the Data Architect (Information Systems Specialist 6) in Salem, Oregon, you will provide leadership in designing, integrating, and modernizing ODFW’s data environments. The position ensures that data systems — including scientific datasets, geospatial information, licensing data, habitat and species information, and enterprise operations data — are well‑architected, dependable, secure, and aligned to agency policies and statewide standards. The role is responsible for:

• Architecting cross‑program data flows
• Designing data structures and interfaces
• Guiding modernization of legacy systems
• Supporting data governance processes
• Addressing complex interoperability challenges across diverse tools, databases, and platforms used throughout ODFW.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

This position requires a CJIS fingerprint-based record check within 30 days of employment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Five (5) years of information systems experience designing, building, and managing data architectures, databases, and integration solutions for complex scientific, geospatial, or enterprise operational systems.
• Option 2: Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND three (3) years of information systems experience designing, building, and managing data architectures, databases, and integration solutions for complex scientific, geospatial, or enterprise operational systems.
• Option 3: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience designing, building, and managing data architectures, databases, and integration solutions for complex scientific, geospatial, or enterprise operational systems.

Desired Attributes

• Experience designing, modeling, and maintaining enterprise‑level data architectures, including databases, geospatial repositories, analytical platforms, and data pipelines
• Experience integrating diverse systems and data sources (e.g. scientific, geospatial, enterprise operational, licensing, regulatory) and resolving interoperability challenges across platforms and formats
• Experience establishing and implementing data governance standards, metadata practices, data classification, naming conventions, and data quality controls
• Experience applying data security policies, optimizing system performance, resolving data pipeline bottlenecks, and designing architectures that support high availability and protection of sensitive data
• Experience assessing emerging data technologies (cloud, hybrid, distributed systems) and leading modernization efforts to replace legacy systems or streamline data flows
• Experience serving as a technical lead on data‑focused projects, including coordinating across multiple divisions, partner agencies, or external stakeholders, and providing mentorship to technical staff
• Experience producing system diagrams, data flow documents, interface specifications, technical guidelines, and communicating complex data concepts to varied audiences such as biologists, analysts, executives, and IT staff

APPLICATION DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur
• State of Oregon Employees, must apply through their employee Workday account.
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• Reasonable accommodation for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process
• If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please call 503.947.6051 and ask to speak to a recruiter

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

ODFW is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon’s changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.

If you enjoy the outdoors, Oregon is the place for you. We have glaciated mountain peaks to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the massive Columbia River Gorge to the north. You can fish 365 days a year, and there is hunting for big game, waterfowl