Systems Analyst 3

Solicitation Reference Number

537501198

Customer Name

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Category

Applications / Software Development

Customer Entity Name

Health and Human Services Commission

Title

Systems Analyst

Deadline Date

10 / 30 / 2024

Level

Systems Analyst 3

Posted Date

10 / 23 / 2024

Estimated Hours

1,816

SSR Status

Posted

Number of Positions

Status

of Resumes Allowed

Candidates Submitted

Full / Part Time

Full Time

IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)

Solicitation Reference Number : 537501198

Working Title : Systems Analyst 3

Title / Level : Systems Analyst 3

Category : Applications / Software Development

Full Time

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Systems Analyst 3, 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

8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

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.

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

Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer

Preferred

Cloud experience STRONGLY preferred.

Preferred

Proven front-end development experience STRONGLY preferred using HTML / CSS, Javascript, and React JS.

Preferred

Proven back-end development experience using Java STRONGLY preferred.

Preferred

Proven database development experience STRONGLY preferred using one or more relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, My SQL, Snowflake or similar.

Preferred

Dev Ops experience.

Preferred

Proven cloud web application development experience STRONGLY preferred, using AWS technologies such as AWS Amplify, AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway

Preferred

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred

Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or relevant field.

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 11 / 22 / 2024 and are expected to complete by 07 / 31 / 2025 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1816 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 Hybrid - On Site and 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

Additional job details and special considerations

We prefer candidates with updated LinkedIn profiles.

TERM OF SERVICE (Required)

Services are expected to start on or around November 22, 2024 and are expected to be completed by July 31, 2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1,816 hours for FY25.

Initial Purchase Order Term :

Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.

Renewal Option(s) :

HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.

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, TX 78751

1609 Centre Creek Drive, Austin, TX 78754.

Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Tuesdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above.

Program will allow candidates who are within the state (Any location within the United States).

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.

Initial Purchase Order Term :

Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.

Renewal Option(s) :

HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.

VI. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This position is subject to availability of funding.

Initial Purchase Order Term :

Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.

Renewal Option(s) :

HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.

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.

In submitting a resume for this solicitation, the vendor attests to their compliance with e-verify for the submitted candidate.

E-verify requirements are outlined in Appendix A, Section P. Immigration, of the Standard Terms and Conditions for Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contract.

Worker must sign an Acceptable Use Agreement as a condition of employment.

Worker must sign and return an HHSC Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contractor Integrity Agreement (IT Form 4710) before a purchase order is issued.

Vendor must sign and return and HHS Information Security Cybersecurity Training Acknowledgement ( HHS Form 3834 ) before a purchase order is issued.

Vendor must conduct a criminal history investigation of the Worker and provide the results to HHSC prior to the issuance of any purchase order.

The criminal history investigation must have been conducted within six months prior to the issuance of any purchase order, including a purchase order for modifying or extending the terms of the agreement.

Should the Worker not be acceptable to HHSC at any time because of the results of the criminal history investigation, then HHSC may immediately terminate its purchase order and related service agreement or request replacement of the Worker in question.

By accepting the purchaser order, the Vendor agrees to comply with the HHS Data Use Agreement .