Solutions Architect (Child Support Systems)

Seeking an experienced Software Architect / Lead Software Architect with strong expertise in PACSS, Child Support Enforcement, and Federal IV-D regulations. The ideal candidate will lead functional architecture, requirements, SDLC oversight, and integration efforts across PACSS, SC New Hire, and the Child Support Client Portal.

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Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead functional architecture activities for PACSS, SC New Hire, and the Child Support Client Portal.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of PACSS functional and technical requirements, including Case Initiation, Case Management, Financial, and system integrations.
• Lead requirements validation, design, development, and system testing activities throughout the SDLC.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, testers, SMEs, end users, and system development contractors.
• Oversee requirements management and Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) activities throughout the SDLC.
• Review system development contractor deliverables for quality, completeness, and compliance with project plans and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate State project team responsibilities for requirements validation, detailed design, and system testing.
• Identify and analyze functional requirements for SC New Hire and Child Support Client Portal applications and ensure effective integration with PACSS.
• Work with Child Support Services stakeholders to identify and resolve application and business issues.
• Lead the development of user stories, use cases, workflow diagrams, and functional specifications.
• Analyze system capabilities and translate business requirements into structured technical and functional requirements.
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing project information and trends.
• Assist with test case design, process change requests, and project scope management through requirements.
• Provide regular written and verbal status updates to the PACSS Project Manager.
• Lead and coordinate teams of business analysts, testers, and subject matter experts.
• Work independently, take initiative, and contribute to continuous project improvement.

• 5+ years of experience with PACSS (Palmetto Automated Child Support System).
• Experience with Child Support Enforcement systems.
• Experience with Federal Child Support IV-D regulations.
• Experience working with developers and end users to define and validate functional requirements.
• Experience with New-Hire applications.
• Strong understanding of system engineering concepts, functional architecture, and modeling techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and requirements-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Preferred Skills

• SharePoint
• Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• SQL Server
• Microsoft Visio

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

$80 - $86 an hour - Full-time, Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

A state government technology team responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting mission-critical applications for child support services. The team manages integrated systems supporting child support enforcement, new-hire reporting, and online client services.