Solutions Architect (Limited-Term

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect (Limited-Term) to join the Application Development and Support Department, where they will design, implement, and govern enterprise technology solutions across a diverse portfolio of applications, cloud platforms, integrations, and business systems. This role translates business needs into secure, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions while providing technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle.

The position requires hands‑on technical engagement, including reviewing code, assessing vendor technical artifacts, evaluating API and integration designs, prototyping solution approaches, and troubleshooting complex application and integration issues. Working closely with business stakeholders, project teams, vendors, and technology staff, the Solutions Architect will help develop technical standards, review technical designs, guide integration strategies, support enterprise modernization initiatives, and provide oversight of vendor‑delivered solutions to help ensure long‑term maintainability and operational sustainability.

If you are a collaborative technology leader with experience designing enterprise solutions and guiding complex technology initiatives, this may be the position for you!

A primary focus of this role will be helping guide SCAG's transition to a new cloud ERP platform, with responsibility for ERP integration architecture, data flows, APIs, middleware or iPaaS technologies, vendor technical design review, and sustainable support models for connected enterprise systems.

The Application Development and Support Department manages SCAG's enterprise application portfolio and supports multiple agency initiatives. The department develops, manages, tests, supports, maintains, and consults on applications that include regional metropolitan planning systems, finance and administrative support systems, and public‑facing information‑sharing systems. Current applications and technologies include Microsoft Great Plains (GP),Work Place, Enterprise BI, Microsoft CRM, custom Inter‑Government Review (IGR), custom Finance Management Systems (FMS), Microsoft Dynamics 365, ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, Service Now, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

As a mission‑driven organization, SCAG is committed to attracting and retaining talent who embody SCAG’s values. SCAG's workforce is passionate and committed to innovation that improves the quality of life for all Southern Californians.

When you join SCAG, you can expect a culture where collaboration and teamwork is fostered.

As part of our Work@SCAGpolicy, employees are eligible for two work models: in‑office and hybrid. Eligibility for these models will depend on the department, position, responsibilities, and duties, as determined by management. All work models require employees to reside within the SCAG region. This position is expected to follow the hybrid model and be in office 2 days per week.

To foster innovative regional solutions that improve the lives of Southern Californians through inclusive collaboration, visionary planning, regional advocacy, information sharing, and promoting best practices.

Southern California's Catalyst for a Brighter Future.

• Be Open:
  Be accessible, candid, collaborative and transparent in the work we do.
• Lead by Example:
  Commit to integrity and equity in working to meet the diverse needs of all people and communities in our region.
• Make an Impact:
  In all endeavors, effect positive and sustained outcomes that make our region thrive.
• Be Courageous:
  Have confidence that taking deliberate, bold and purposeful risks can yield new and valuable benefits.
• Cultivate Belonging:
  Embrace differences, foster equity, champion inclusion, and empower all.

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise application and technology solutions that align with SCAG's strategic goals.
• Provide technical oversight of vendor, managed service provider, and staff deliverables by reviewing…