IT - DSS - Information Systems Architect - Project Lead

About the position 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. 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. Requirements • 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. Nice-to-haves • 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. Apply tot his job