Job Description :
Client: State of DE - Direct
new position 10/04 - SDE_FA_940
Rate: $55/hr on C2C
Job Title: Functional Architect
Location: Dover, DE
Duration: 6 Months
Position Type: Contract
Interview Type: In-Person
Required Skills:
· Prior experience documenting project deliverables Required 4 Years
· Prior experience writing BRDs Required 5 Years
· Prior experience writing project plans Required 5 Years
· Prior experience making key decisions on products as the product owner Required 2 Years
· Prior experience conducting requirements gathering and definition sessions Required 3 Years
· Prior experience working with SMEs to ensure design specs are consistent with user needs Required 3 Years
· Prior experience reviewing project deliverables, providing deliverable comments, and approving final deliverables. Required 2 Years
· Strong written and verbal communication skills Required
· Prior experience supporting legacy systems Highly desired 2 Years
· Prior hands on experience with salesforce CRM Desired 1 Years
Question 1 Is the candidate available for round one in person interviews?
Question 2 Is the candidate able to work full time in Dover, DE?
Question 3 Where is the candidate geographically located?
Question 4 Please list any projects where the candidate has supported applications.
Job Description:
The Functional Architect (FA) is the functional expert for an application, a defined set of applications or a portfolio of related applications.
The Functional Architect (FA) is the functional expert for an application, a defined set of applications or a portfolio of related applications. The Functional Architect is also responsible for bringing an understanding of the enterprise, business system and industry to the team(s) supporting or interfacing with the application.
The primary responsibility of a Functional Architect is to provide expertise in the business process supported by the application, to prepare and review designs, to recommend improvements, and to provide guidance during the testing process.
The Functional Architect must understand all aspects of their specific application(s), and the underlying business process. The more experienced Functional Architect plans, analyzes, and defines high- level software strategies and solutions. Contained in the experienced role is the task of coordinating with other Functional Architects to define technical requirements and long range plans for meeting customer requirements.
Years of Relevant Experience: Five plus years in particular application area
Preferred Education: 4 year college degree or equivalent technical study
Role Description:
developing a Business Requirements Document (BRD)
developing detailed requirements included in the Request for Proposals (RFP)
evaluating technical proposals as the chair of the Technical Review Committee
participating in vendor reference checks
evaluating proposed costs relative to our budget on the Cost Review Committee
reviewing demo platforms of proposed solutions
interacting with potential vendors
When the contract for the new licensing system is signed, additional responsibilities that includes, but are not limited to, these examples:
making critical decisions as the Product Owner
tracking and reviewing project deliverables
providing management and oversight to the project teams such as Test, Training and Knowledge Transfer, Database Conversion, and Reports/Interfaces
Post-implementation, the incumbent in this position will roll off to managing day-to-day support activities not only for the new licensing system but all enterprise systems, such as the imaging system, customer relationship management system, and Prescription Monitoring Program.