JOB CODE:       6406                                         FUNCTIONAL:            Information Technology

JOB TITLE:      Information Systems Architect     SUBFUNCTIONAL:     Information Technology/MIS

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Survey Tip: Job focus is on supporting internal company programs and operations. Use this job family if company does not identify their information systems jobs by functional designations, such as Programmer/Analyst (6451-6456), Systems Programmer (6441-6446), Business Systems Analyst (6461-6466), Network Engineer (6471-6476) and Telecommunications Engineer (6431-6436).

Information Systems Architect (Level 6): Able to code programs of high complexity; derive logical processes on technical platforms; engage in performance/integration testing, business and technical analysis, data modeling; and build screens, windows and reports of high complexity. Designs user system interfaces and business application prototypes. 

Note: May be internal or external, client-focused, working in conjunction with Professional Services and outsourcing functions. May include company-wide, Web-enabled solutions. 

NOTE: This job has been placed in a professional category for orientation purposes only. This placement should not be considered a recommendation from Radford Surveys concerning employee exemption status. Participants are reminded to apply appropriate FLSA salary and duties tests to determine overtime eligibility. Do not rely upon job title or reported market practices for guidance.

LEVELING REQUIREMENTS:

Level 6:

·          KNOWLEDGE:  As an expert in the field, uses professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues and broad design matters.  Significant barriers to entry (i.e., top management review approval) exist at this level.       

·          JOB COMPLEXITY:  Works on issues that impact design/selling success or address future concepts, products or technologies.  Often serves as consultant to management and external spokesperson for the organization.

·          SUPERVISION:  Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.  

·          EXPERIENCE:  Typically requires a minimum of 15+ years of related experience.  In some companies, the requirement will be less.  At this level, a graduate degree may be expected.