Salary : $113,736.00 - $149,244.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 2026-84
Department: Administrative Office of the Courts
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Establishes and maintains the enterprise architecture strategy, standards and policies for the five domains of enterprise IT within AOC (business, information, applications, infrastructure and security) and aligns the enterprise strategic IT goals and objectives with decisions for key business and IT initiatives.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts
Enterprise Architect

Information Services Division

POSITION DETAILS
Job #: 2026-84

Status: Regular, Full-Time*

Location: Olympia, Washington

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

Opens: September 18, 2026

Closes: October 2, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven calendar days after posting.

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.

Duties

• 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.

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.

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.

Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY

For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee p