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.