IT - DSS - Information Systems Architect - Project Lead

Position Title: Information Systems Architect - Project Lead

About the Job

• Duration: 12 months with a possibility of further extension
• Work Location: 1201 Main Street, Columbia SC 29201
• Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.
• Work Type : Role is hybrid (2 days onsite per week)
• Job : 8909

Scope of the project:
The Division of Technology Services is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and obtaining multiple mission critical applications for the Department of Social Services. The Department seeks a highly motivated individual who has extensive technical project lead experience and SDLC to head the Web Application Development team that will deliver new client's Re-Engineering projects and maintain and support IT systems in the Economic Services program area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of modernized IT systems supporting SNAP and TANF programs.
• Oversee technical planning, system integration, and development lifecycle for Economic Services modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, QA, and federal partners (e.g., FNS)
• Ensure compliance with federal APD (Advance Planning Document) requirements and security standards.
• Provide technical leadership in coordination and project implantation with 3rd party vendors.
• Mentor Business Analysts, and developers and ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Leads team effort to supply new user stories or use cases by analyzing requirements; constructing workflow charts and diagrams; studying system capabilities; writing specifications.
• Assist in the design or review of test cases, process change requests and manage project scope through requirements.

Key Projects

• SNAP/TANF Systems Integration: Lead efforts to align new development with federal reporting and performance tracking.
• API Modernization & UAT: Oversee testing and integration of third-party APIs.
• ESSAM (Economic Services System Application Modernization): Core modernization of eligibility and case management systems.

Desired Qualifications

• 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 our client and other state information technology staff.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise software architecture and project leadership.
• 8+ years of experience in project leadership

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with State and/or federal compliance requirements (NIST, FISMA, or similar)
• Experience with Human Services Systems like Child welfare, SNAP, or TANF
• Understanding of Data Privacy Laws (PII, PHI)
• Prior work experience with public sector agencies or government contracts

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)