I have a very urgent DIRECT CLIENT requirement for Information
Architect in Lansing,
MI. Please Let Me Know If you have available candidate, please reply with
their word resume, location, rate and contact number.
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Job Title: Information Architect
Location: Lansing, MI
Duration: 12 Months
This position will be the information architect (IA) for activities to
improve the user experience of the State of Michigan’s Department of
Treasury Michigan Tax Online Project. This project’s scope is in support of
overhauling the user experience within Michigan Treasury Online (MTO); the
existing, public-facing website, providing businesses the means to
electronically file returns and pay obligations related to SUW taxes. The
IA of a website directs the organization of the content of the site. A
strong, logical site taxonomy leads to easy navigation . The best way to
organize website content is to first understand how actual users of the
site would expect it to be organized. User Experience activities and tools
have been developed that gather user input about those expectations. Those
activities include card sorting and IA validation. Both of these activities
are enabled by web applications with which representative users a) sort
content into logical categories, and b) navigate a “skeleton” website to
try to find content. By taking this user-centered approach to IA, an
Information Architect can be secure that the website’s organization will
meet the needs of the user, before expending a great deal of time and
resource in its redesign. This leads to a more efficient development cycle,
more confidence about the finished product, a better, more efficient user
experience, and increased consumer satisfaction. Once the MTO Optimization
project is completed. the IA will then be reassigned to other Treasury
projects, such as the eService Phase 3 redesign and other potential legacy
replacement projects.
Skills Required
Identifies user requirements by researching and analyzing user needs,
preferences, objectives, and working methods; s studying how users consume
content, including data categorization and labeling; meeting with focus
groups.
Plans information architecture by studying the site concept, strategy, and
target audience; envisioning architectural scheme, information structure
and features, functionality, and user-interface design; creating user
scenarios; preparing data models; designing information structure, work-and
dataflow, and navigation; evaluating information representation; conducting
creative meetings.
Organizes information by translating user behavior into media structure and
elements; crafting interactive experiences; producing workflow diagrams,
user scenarios, flowcharts, and storyboards; preparing interaction
specifications, navigation rules, organization of information, and site
maps; coordinating with business, technology, visual, structural,
editorial, cognitive, and brand strategists.
Implements information architecture by preparing paper and interactive
prototypes and mockups including page layout and navigational elements;
coordinating with Web Producer and Production Developer to integrate site
concept, visual design, writing, interface, and navigational structure;
documenting structure and processes.
Validates information delivery by developing and completing usability test
plans; evaluating traffic patterns; studying user feedback; coordinating
with Usability Specialists.
Updates job knowledge by tracking research regarding web design and
usability; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional
publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional
organizations.
Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing
new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to IT
applications and usability.
Experience Required
5 years of more in extensive Information architecture with experience in
coding and creating site maps, wireframes, understand object-oriented
programming, and have skills in full-lifecycle software development. A
solid background in Data Modeling and such concepts as UML, ORM diagrams,
ERwin, Agile and different schema is necessary. strong familiarity with the
various relational/SQL-based systems as well as specifics involving
queries, DML, data types, extensions, and controls. Proven track record and
understanding of business processes and structures. 1. A good understanding
of model information structures, data gathering requirements, user needs
and behaviors, organizational platforms, labeling techniques, and creation
and use of navigational systems are all important. General knowledge of
controlled vocabularies, faceted classification, and techniques of
knowledge sharing are also necessary. 2.Programming background, including
programming experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, Java, PHP,
Ruby, Perl, Python, XML, HTML and others is vital and
