California eProcure #5681700908

CalSTRS Seeks System Architect for Pension Administration System Support

The California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) is seeking an experienced System Architect to support its Benefit Connect pension administration system. - Government Buyer: - California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) - Technology Services division, Technology Services Procurement Manager - Services Requested: - System Architect Services for enterprise-level technical architecture, design, planning, and management - Focus on the Benefit Connect pension administration system - Responsibilities include evaluation of technical dependencies, assessment of architectural impacts, recommendation of architecture options, technical implementation guidance, risk and issue management, and knowledge transfer to CalSTRS staff - Requirements: - Minimum 12 years of IT/IS experience, including 5 years with pension systems - Expertise in SOA-based (Service-Oriented Architecture) projects - Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and working with state or federal agencies is desirable - Approximately 175 work hours per month, primarily on-site at CalSTRS headquarters in West Sacramento, CA (remote/hybrid possible at CalSTRS' discretion) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services engagement focused on individual expertise - Contract Duration: - Up to 36 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months

Description

This Request for Offer (RFO) seeks to select one experienced System Architect with expertise in enterprise architecture, system architecture, solution architecture, technical leadership, and software application design/development for a large organization. The System Architect will be responsible for the overall system design, high-level development planning, and managing complex system requirements. The contract period may extend up to 36 months with an option to extend for an additional 24 months, requiring approximately 175 work hours per month. Work is to be performed primarily on-site at CalSTRS headquarters in West Sacramento, CA, with possible flexibility based on CalSTRS directives.

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