Abacus
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 1
# of Resumes Allowed 1
Full/Part Time Full Time SSR Cancellation Date Suggested Title Suggested NTE SSR Type Resume RFO 445
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.
dditional 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 5 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. 5 Required Experience tuning large complex Java based web applications in a Service Oriented Architecture. 5 Required Experience troubleshooting large complex Java based web applications in a Service Oriented Architecture. 5 Required Knowledge and application of DevOps and CI/CD methodologies; with experience automating one or more stages of the DevOps infinity loop model. 4 Required Experience creating pipelines in Jenkins to automate WebSphere Application Server configurations. 4 Required Experience creating Red Hat Ansible Platform playbooks to automate WebSphere Application Server installations and deployments. 4 Required Experience with different scripting methodologies - UNIX, Jython, YAML, JSON 4 Required Knowledgeable of Java and all phases of the SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle). 4 Required Use of Application Performance Management tools such as DynaTrace and Splunk 3 Preferred Experience with IBM Business Automation Workflow 2 Preferred Experience with IBM Operational Decision Manager 1 Preferred Experience with IBM DataPower 1 Preferred Experience with Adobe Experience Manager 1 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)
) 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
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.
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 1
# of Resumes Allowed 1
Full/Part Time Full Time SSR Cancellation Date Suggested Title Suggested NTE SSR Type Resume RFO 445
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.
dditional 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 5 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. 5 Required Experience tuning large complex Java based web applications in a Service Oriented Architecture. 5 Required Experience troubleshooting large complex Java based web applications in a Service Oriented Architecture. 5 Required Knowledge and application of DevOps and CI/CD methodologies; with experience automating one or more stages of the DevOps infinity loop model. 4 Required Experience creating pipelines in Jenkins to automate WebSphere Application Server configurations. 4 Required Experience creating Red Hat Ansible Platform playbooks to automate WebSphere Application Server installations and deployments. 4 Required Experience with different scripting methodologies - UNIX, Jython, YAML, JSON 4 Required Knowledgeable of Java and all phases of the SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle). 4 Required Use of Application Performance Management tools such as DynaTrace and Splunk 3 Preferred Experience with IBM Business Automation Workflow 2 Preferred Experience with IBM Operational Decision Manager 1 Preferred Experience with IBM DataPower 1 Preferred Experience with Adobe Experience Manager 1 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)
) 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
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.