Enterprise Architect

Administrative Office of the Courts; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Administrative Office of the Courts in Olympia, WA is hiring an Enterprise Architect to shape the future of technology across Washington's judicial branch. This role defines enterprise architecture, governance, and AI program strategies, guiding modernization while collaborating with executives and technical teams.

You will lead roadmap development, set standards, and ensure alignment with long-term objectives, balancing innovation with accountability and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; 10 years of progressively responsible experience in complex information systems, IT design, and enterprise architecture.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and shaping technology strategy across multiple domains.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, FEA, DoDAF) and multi-year roadmapping.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise strategies and roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish and enforce EA standards across domains; guide architecture governance.
• Mentor Solutions Architects and other staff to achieve EA goals.
• Collaborate with senior staff to ensure integration strategies meet roadmaps.
• Develop policies supporting cost-effective, mission-critical systems for judicial services.
• Communicate strategies to stakeholders and educate teams on standards.

Skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Clear written and oral communication

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Stakeholder management

Research and development methods

Customer focus

Time and resource management

Project management fundamentals

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Enterprise architecture knowledge

Communication across organization

Visual representation of strategies

Risk assessment

Independent decision making

Critical thinking

Business and IT alignment

TOGAF/FEA/DoDAF frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or post-graduate work preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

WebSphere MQ

BizTalk/Azure Integration Services

Job description

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts

Enterprise Architect

Information Services Division

Our Mission

To advance the timely, effective, and equitable operations of the Washington State judicial branch.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

Position Details

Job #: 2026-84

Status: Regular, Full-Time*

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 79: $113,736 - $149,244 per year (DOQ).

Opens: November 6, 2026

Closes: November 27, 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.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications and Credentials

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.

The Ideal Applicant Will Also Have Some or All of the Following Experience, Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Leadership and interpersonal skills to work across organizational boundaries, establish and maintain professional working relationships, mentor others, and collaborate effectively with people who have varied backgrounds, abilities, and skill levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including through written reports and presentations.
• Proficiency using Microsoft 365 products, including Teams, Outlook, Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, and other tools, at a level appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.
• Ability to tailor communications for audiences at all levels and help build capability within AOC and the Washington courts.
• Experience with research and development methods and practices, including options analysis.
• Ability to understand customer expectations and ensure work meets those expectations.
• Strong time and resource management skills, including the ability to assess the resources needed to accomplish goals, objectives, and planned actions.
• Knowledge of management principles and effective project management practices.
• Ability to synthesize ideas and information into effective goals, objectives, timelines, action plans, and solutions, and to set appropriate priorities.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems in a consultative manner and present clear recommendations for solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Broad-based understanding of information technology methods and practices that deliver customer value.
• Ability to communicate consistently across the organization with recipients who have varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Ability to translate complex strategies and approaches into clear, accessible visual representations.
• Ability to evaluate the risks and potential outcomes of different courses of action and develop plans and strategies that support the desired outcome.
• Ability to accomplish work objectives through effective partnerships with agency, court, and state colleagues and officials.
• Ability to achieve excellent results with minimal direct oversight.
• Ability to accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely, strategic decisions and recommendations consistent with organizational objectives.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate strong emotional intelligence when working with partners and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the business, information, application, infrastructure, and security domains of enterprise architecture, combined with the business acumen and discipline needed to align business and IT architectures.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture across strategic, solution, and technical levels; legacy platforms such as z/OS (preferred); database technologies such as DB2, SQL Server, data warehouses, and master data management; integration and middleware technologies such as WebSphere MQ and BizTalk/Azure Integration Services; security technologies; web technologies such as Java, .NET, and web services; and emerging technologies such as AI and cloud services.
• Ability to develop enterprise strategies and multiyear technology roadmaps to modernize or integrate applications, IT systems, and commercial off-the-shelf technologies.
• Knowledge of industry-standard enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF, FEA, and DoDAF.

Important Information

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position is not overtime eligible.

Special Note:

Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office via email at [e-mail].

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.