Enterprise Architecture Associate

Title: Enterprise Architecture Associate

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist I

Hiring Range: $57,000 - $63,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website: vita.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Exciting Opportunity for Recent Alumni! Join Our Associates Program and Launch Your IT Career!

Are you eager to kickstart your career in the dynamic world of Information Technology? Look no further! Our Associate Program is designed to provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and growth opportunities for talented individuals like you.

At the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), we believe in developing talent and helping to create the leaders of tomorrow. Our Full-time Associate Program is designed to provide entry level professionals project and operational based experiences in various VITA business and IT roles. As a VITA Associate, you will receive a blended learning curriculum and one-on-one mentoring in a dynamic work environment. Telework opportunities will be available, but most of the program will require onsite work.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your talent, fosters your growth, and celebrates your success!

Minimum Qualifications

Recent alumni.

Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Eagerness to learn new technologies and stay updated with industry trends.

Familiarity with internet-based research.

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work

Additional Considerations

Experience in information technology through internships, course work or volunteering.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Email: vitahr@vita.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.