IT – DSS – Information Systems Architect – Project Lead

Job Title: Information Systems Architect

Location: Columbia, SC hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

Position Type: C2C/W2

Years of Experience:10 years

Duration of the Contract: 12 months

No relocation allowed.

Project Scope:

The Division of Technology Services seeks an experienced Information Systems Architect to lead the Web Application Development team supporting modernization of mission-critical applications for Social Services. This role will drive system architecture, SDLC planning, and delivery of new Economic Services solutions, including SNAP and TANF programs.

Key Projects:

· SNAP/TANF systems modernization and performance reporting alignment.

· API modernization and UAT for third-party integrations.

· ESSAM — eligibility and case management system modernization.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead design and architecture of new and modernized IT systems.

· Oversee technical planning, integration, and development lifecycle.

· Collaborate with business analysts, developers, QA, and federal partners.

· Ensure federal compliance (APD, security standards).

· Provide technical leadership and coordinate with 3rd-party vendors.

· Mentor team members and enforce architectural best practices.

· Gather requirements, write specifications, create workflows/use cases.

· Support testing, process change requests and manage project scope.

Required Skills & Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related.

· 8 years in enterprise software architecture and project leadership.

· System engineering knowledge, modeling methods, workflow design.

· Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Ability to work independently and coordinate across agencies.

· Strong leadership and initiative.

Preferred Skills:

· Experience with State/Federal compliance (NIST, FISMA).

· Human Services systems experience (Child Welfare, SNAP, TANF).

· Knowledge of data privacy laws (PII, PHI).

· Previous public sector/government project experience.