Software Architect with child Support

 03/23/2026 @5PM EST

Position:  Software Architect – Consultant

Work Location:   Role is hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

 

Candidate Location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

 Duration: 12 Months

Interview Process:  1 round, Virtual/Online

Possibility for Extension: Yes

 

Job Description:

Scope of Work: 

The Child Support Services Applications Team is part of the Department of Social Services (DSS) and is responsible for developing and maintaining applications in support of the Child Support Services Division (CSSD) including PACSS (Palmetto Automated Child Support System), SDNH (State Directory of New Hires) and the Client Portal application.

 

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

This is a posting for a position to perform in the role of Lead Software Architect who will develop a thorough knowledge of the Child Support Enforcement System’s functional requirements and of functional architecture of the Child Support Enforcement System (PACSS) (e. g. Case initiation, Case Management, Financial) and how those functional areas integrate.  Additionally, they are responsible for identifying functional requirements for the SC New Hire application and the Child Support Client Portal (CS Portal) and ensuring that those two applications integrate effectively with PACSS. The Lead Software Architect will lead a team of business analysts, testers, and subject matter experts for all three applications.

 

As Lead Software Architect, this individual will:

• Report to the Department’s PACSS Project Manager and will provide periodic and as-needed written and verbal updates to the Project Manager regarding the Lead Software Architect’s area of responsibility.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the technical requirements of PACSS to understand how these requirements could affect the functional design of PACSS.
• In collaboration with the System Development Contractor, plan, and resource the tasks in the project schedule related to State project team responsibilities for requirements validation, general and detailed design, and system testing.
• Oversee the work performed by the SDC during the requirements validation, development, design, and system testing phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC) including establishing a positive day-to-day interaction with the appropriate members of the SDC staff to address concerns identified during this oversight.
• Review SDC deliverables applicable to the areas of responsibilities in accordance with project plans and processes and in accordance with the contract between the Department of Social Services and the SDC.
• Oversee the Requirement Management Process in collaboration with the SDC to ensure changes to system requirements are controlled and to ensure system requirements are traced through a Requirements Traceability Matrix throughout the SDLC.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the technical requirements of SC New Hire and SC CSPortal to understand how these requirements could affect the functional design of those applications.
• Oversee the work performed by State development staff during the requirements validation, development, design, and system testing phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC) for SC New Hire and SC CSPortal.
• Works with the SC DSS Child Support Services Division to understand issues impacting the program regarding the various applications.
• Leads team effort to supply new user stories or use cases by analyzing requirements; constructing workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications.
• Preparing technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform tasks efficiently and work together with team to ensure project success.

Assist in the design or review of test cases, process change requests and manage project scope thru requirements.

 

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with the PACSS application
• Experience with child Support
• Experience with Federal Regulations regarding Child Support (IV-D)
• Experience working with Developers and End Users for functional requirements
• Experience with new-Hire applications

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• SharePoint
• Team Foundation Server
• SQL Server
• Visio

 

Required Education/Certification

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

 

Preferred Education/Certifications:

• N/A

 ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

· Leadership ability

· Understanding of System Engineering concepts; modeling techniques and methods

· Demonstrate strong ability to take initiative and the ability to work with minimal

guidance.

· Written and verbal communication, including technical writing skills, to

communicate effectively with technical, non-technical staff, and

customers/stakeholders as needed or directed.

· Ability to communicate effectively with SCDSS and other state information

technology staff