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Information Systems Architect - Project Lead

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Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
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Position: Information Systems Architect - Project Lead

Duration:12 Months with Extension

Location: Columbia, South Carolina. Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

Need Only Local to South Carolina

Information Systems Architect - Project Lead

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 DSS 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 SCDSS 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

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