
Position: Cloud Data Architect
Duration: 2 years with an option to extend to 2 more years.
Location: West Sacramento, CA (Onsite from Day 1)
The total services period may be up to twenty-four (24) months, with an option to extend up to twenty-four (24) additional months, at an estimated average of 160 work hours per month at the rate negotiated at contract execution
The Contractor must be able to perform all work on-site at the CalSTRS headquarters facility in West Sacramento, CA. At CalSTRS’ discretion, a different approach (i.e., fully in-office, fully remote or different work hours) may be utilized based on CalSTRS business need and/or directive.
Project Description:
The purpose of this RFO is to select one (1) experienced Senior Solution Architecture Lead with detailed knowledge and experience of Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation, Cloud platforms, Advanced Data Analytics, and Data Warehouse systems. This role will serve as the principal system architect and subject matter expert responsible for designing, validating, and implementing robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions across various business areas at the department.
This role will lead multiple concurrent technical initiatives of integrating AI capabilities to data warehouse platforms, oversee end to end solution architecture, and ensure all technology implementations align with CalSTRS enterprise architecture standards, AI policies, security policies, and business objectives. The candidate shall have advanced expertise in AI technologies, data warehouse, cloud platforms, data engineering, machine learning, and integration best practices, and will act as a trusted technical advisor to technical teams, business partners, and Executive leadership.
The Contractor will report directly to the CalSTRS Enterprise IT Solutions and Innovation Director and is expected to work onsite at CalSTRS headquarters.
Minimum Technical Qualifications
Desirable Technical Qualifications