Child Welfare Systems Architect

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government''s most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

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Job Title: Child Welfare Systems Architect
Location: Albany, New York 12205 (Hybrid)
Duration: 3 months (with potential for extension)
Start Date: 08/10/2026
Hourly Rate: W2 $65 - $95/hour
Application Deadline: 07/02/2026

Overview:

We are seeking a Child Welfare Systems Architect who will support our NYS client with the design of integrated system architectures and data frameworks that improve coordination between state oversight and locally administered child welfare services. The role will focus on data sharing, federal compliance, performance measurement, and sustainable architecture strategies that improve outcomes for children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations.


Duties:
•  Design integrated system architectures that improve data sharing and coordination between state oversight and locally administered child welfare services.
•  Collaborate with stakeholders to translate programmatic needs into technical solutions that support child welfare service delivery.
•  Develop data architecture frameworks and standards that enable accurate federal reporting and performance measurement against key child welfare metrics.
•  Create architectural roadmaps and implementation strategies that balance state oversight requirements with local agency operational needs and capabilities.
•  Facilitate technical workshops and working sessions with multi-stakeholder groups to gather requirements, validate designs, and build consensus on architectural approaches.
•  Document architectural decisions, system designs, and integration patterns to ensure sustainable solutions that can be maintained and evolved over time.
•  Evaluate emerging technologies and best practices in government IT and child welfare systems to recommend innovative solutions that improve outcomes for children, youth, and families.
•  Establish governance frameworks and data standards that ensure system interoperability while respecting the autonomy of local departments and voluntary agencies.

Mandatory Qualifications:
•  5+ years of experience as an Architect designing data architectures that support operational case management and strategic performance measurement for continuous improvement initiatives.
•  2+ years of experience integrating complex, multi-stakeholder systems in state-supervised, locally-administered (SSLA) government environments.
•  1+ year of experience working as an Architect on child welfare or social services projects.
•  Strong analytical skills to evaluate systems against performance metrics, identify gaps, and architect solutions that improve measurable outcomes and federal compliance.
•  Proven ability to facilitate collaboration between programmatic and technical stakeholders, communicating architectural decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Educational & Certification Requirements:
•  Associate degree or higher in a related field.


What We Offer:

• Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
• Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
• A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.

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