Systems Analyst 2

Solicitation Reference Number

529401093

Customer Name

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Category

Applications / Software Development

Customer Entity Name

Health and Human Services Commission

Title

Systems Analyst

Level

Systems Analyst 2

Estimated Hours

2,080

Number of Positions

of Resumes Allowed

Full / Part Time

Full Time

SSR Cancellation Date

Suggested Title

Suggested NTE

SSR Type

Resume

IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)

RFO DIR-CPO-TMP-445

Solicitation Reference Number : 529401093

Working Title : Systems Analyst 2

Title / Level : Systems Analyst 2

Category : Applications / Software Development

Full Time

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 2 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Systems Analyst 2, Applications / Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission .

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

Level Description

4-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Description

Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost / benefit analysis of alternatives.

Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system : Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be;

summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program.

Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.

Additional job details and special considerations

The role includes being a member of the team that is the focal point for all Middleware activities between TIERS Operations management and Social Services Applications.

The role also provides the coordination for all TIERS Releases and Maintenance schedules with respect to Middleware servers and the applications that those server host.

When issues arise within the TIERS operational ecosystem, the role asses' problems, communicates up to management, and leads the effort of all required fixes.

From an architecture standpoint, the role will advise on any technical implementation, schedules, automation, and division of labor within the Middleware Team.

The role performs work related to supporting the core TIERS applications on-premise and those which will be migrated and hosted on AWS Cloud Services.

The role works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The role collaborates across teams under the direction of the Director of TIERS Operations.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements :

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills / experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required / Preferred

Experience

Required

Install, deploy, configure, and administrate WebSphere ND clusters / cells on Red Hat Enterprise Linux; with upgrades, patches, and fixes as required by project deadlines.

Required

Experience tuning large complex Java based web applications in a Service Oriented Architecture.

Required

Experience troubleshooting large complex Java based web applications in a Service Oriented Architecture.

Required

Knowledge and application of DevOps and CI / CD methodologies; with experience automating one or more stages of the DevOps infinity loop model.

Required

Experience creating pipelines in Jenkins to automate WebSphere Application Server configurations.

Required

Experience creating Red Hat Ansible Platform playbooks to automate WebSphere Application Server installations and deployments.

Required

Experience with different scripting methodologies - UNIX, Jython, YAML, JSON

Required

Knowledgeable of Java and all phases of the SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle).

Required

Use of Application Performance Management tools such as DynaTrace and Splunk

Preferred

Experience with IBM Business Automation Workflow

Preferred

Experience with IBM Operational Decision Manager

Preferred

Experience with IBM DataPower

Preferred

Experience with Adobe Experience Manager

Preferred

Experience with AWS solution architecture and management

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 09 / 09 / 2024 and are expected to complete by 08 / 31 / 2025 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2080 hours.

This service may be amended, renewed, and / or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission .

Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM , excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751 . The working position is Telework . Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and / or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and / or Vendor's expense.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s).

Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested.

Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission .

V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

TERM OF SERVICE (Required)

Services are expected to start on or around September 9, 2024 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2080 hours for FY25.

This service may be amended, renewed, and / or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION (Required)

A) Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 a.

m. through 5 : 00 p.m., excluding Texas state holidays when the agency is closed.

B) The primary work location will be 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751.

Position will be remote. However, program will only allow candidates who are local in Austin, TX or surrounding cities.

Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.

C) Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and / or living expenses shall be at the worker's and / or Vendor's expense.

D) The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time.

E) The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested.

Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through the Agency.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Interviews will be conducted : (check all that apply)

By Phone

In person

Through Microsoft Teams

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A vendor's submission of a candidate may be disqualified if :

• The vendor fails to add the candidate to competitive solicitation, or RFR, in the DIR ITSAC Portal.
• Another vendor submits the same candidate for the same competitive solicitation, also known as a request of resume (RFR).
• The vendor submits more than one candidate for the same competitive solicitation, or RFR.
• The vendor submits a candidate after the response period for a competitive solicitation, or RFR.
• The vendor fails to format the email subject line properly, when submitting a candidate for a competitive solicitation, or RFR :

Proper Formatting :

Solicitation Number, Vendor Name, Candidate First and Last Name, Position Type and Level

Example :

529123456, Sanders Technologies, Jane Doe, Project Lead 3

The vendor fails to follow any other instructions noted in the competitive solicitation, or RFR.

Vendors should input their candidate information in the vendor DIR ITSAC Portal. Once completed, the vendor should submit that candidate resume to ITSAC RFR@hhs.

texas.gov Mailbox only. Do not send resumes to IT Staff Aug Mailbox.