IT - DSS - Software Architect - Consultant

Job#: 3046173

Job Description:
IT - DSS - Software Architect - Consultant

Location: Columbia, South Carolina (Onsite 4 days/week, 1 day/week remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Architect to support the Child Support Services Applications team. This role involves developing a comprehensive understanding of the Child Support Enforcement System's functional requirements and architecture. The position will lead a team of business analysts, testers, and subject matter experts, ensuring key applications integrate effectively and meet project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Manager and provide regular written and verbal updates on assigned responsibilities.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the technical and functional requirements for the Palmetto Automated Child Support System (PACSS), the State Directory of New Hires (SDNH), and the Child Support Client Portal.
• Collaborate with the System Development Contractor (SDC) to plan and resource project tasks for requirements validation, design, and system testing.
• Oversee the work performed by the SDC and State development staff throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC).
• Establish and maintain working relationships with SDC staff and address project concerns.
• Review SDC deliverables to ensure compliance with project plans, processes, and contracts.
• Oversee the requirements management process, maintaining traceability through a Requirements Traceability Matrix.
• Work with the Child Support Services Division to understand program issues affecting the applications.
• Lead the development of user stories and use cases by analyzing requirements and creating workflow diagrams and specifications.
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assist with the design or review of test cases, process change requests, and manage project scope.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience with the PACSS application.
• Experience with child support systems.
• Experience with federal child support regulations, including Title IV-D.
• Experience working with developers and end-users to define functional requirements.
• Experience with New Hire applications.

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• SharePoint
• Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• SQL Server
• Microsoft Visio

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Understanding of systems engineering concepts, modeling techniques, and methods.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff, customers, and stakeholders.

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