Information Systems Architect - Locals only

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 month(s)
50% Travel

Skills

Child Welfare
ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE
SNAP

Job Details

About this Position:

Job Title: Information Systems Architect

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 clients.
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.


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.

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
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.