Business Analyst 2

Details Solicitation Reference Number

Customer Name

Texas Department of Public Safety

Category

Applications / Software Development

Customer Entity Name

Public Safety, Texas Department of

Title

Business Analyst

Level

Business Analyst

Estimated Hours

Number of Positions

of Resumes Allowed

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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-

Solicitation Reference Number : R Working Title : Business Analyst Title / Level : Business Analyst Category : Applications / Software Development Full Time

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Department of Public Safety requires the services of Business Analyst , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Business Analyst , Applications / Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Public Safety .

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Department of Public Safety 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 Department of Public Safety will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

Texas Department of Public Safety requires the services of Business Analyst level , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Business Analyst level , and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Public Safety .

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Department of Public Safety 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 Department of Public Safety will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

The Department of Public Safety Information and Technology Division requires the services of a Applications / Software Development Business Analyst to provide support for current Java application development and coding.

This will assist in development efficiency and support resource planning.

Support current Licensing Services projects and priorities for facilitation of gathering Themes / epic / user stories / acceptance criteria (Agile Artifacts) and decomposition of existing requirements documents.

Directly support / educate on creation of Agile artifacts and facilitation of development teams in executing acceptance criteria.

Facilitate development and quality assurance discussions on gathering story points to use for a predictive level of effort model.

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 Experience in systems analysis and design work. Required Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards and procedures, and to communicate effectively.

Required Skill in solving problems; scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and troubleshooting computer systems Required Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, computer operating systems Required Experience preparing charts, diagrams, tables, and flowcharts to assist in problem analysis and submitting recommendations for solution.

Preferred Experience working in an IT technical operations or development environment with the creation and management of highly detailed actions, tasks, and schedules.

Preferred Transitioning from a Waterfall methodology to an Agile methodology.

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start / / and are expected to complete by / / . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 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 Department of Public Safety .

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

The primary work location(s) will be at N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX . Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and / or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and / or Vendor's expense.

Texas Department of Public Safety 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 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Department of Public Safety .

V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required :

• Must reside within miles or - hours of work location.
• Required to go in office at least one () day a month as designated by DPS.

Preferred :

• Scrum certified as a CSM, PO or ACP
• Experience in working through a culture change
30+ days ago