What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Systems Architect - Project Lead position at Compunnel Inc.?
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 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