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Solicitation Reference Number
537400977
Customer Name Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Category Project Management
Customer Entity Name Health and Human Services Commission
Title Project Lead
Deadline Date 7/7/2024
Level Project Lead 3
Posted Date 7/3/2024
Estimated Hours 140
SSR Status Posted
Number of Positions 1
Status New
# 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: 537400977 Working Title: Project Lead 3 Title/Level: Project Lead 3 Category: Project Management Full Time
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
requires the services of
1 Project Lead 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of
Project Lead 3, Project Management
and the specifications outlined in this document for the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission .
ll 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
Responsible for the planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, project planning, project monitoring, and project status reporting and system implementation of moderate to complex business solutions.
dditional job details and special considerations
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Project Lead, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Project Lead, Project Management and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
PLEASE NOTE- > This is a part time position: 20 hours per standard work week/4 hours per workday. Hours may work between 8-12noon central time or 1pm to 5pm central time, or potentially some combination in between.
ll 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).
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Project Lead position within the IT Public Health Applications division. This position will perform oversight of several project managers/leads and their corresponding project work. Senior level consultative services and technical assistance work in the area of HHSC project management for program related activities. Work involves overseeing Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) priority initiatives and managing special projects utilizing project management best practices in coordination with agency business and program units. Duties include coordination, reporting, planning, researching, coordinating and evaluating project management implementation, assuring the use of best practices and standards, assisting in the coordination and optimization of DSHS operations and program functions and providing recommendations.
This position is responsible for maintaining coordination across numerous related initiatives and leading special projects as assigned by agency leadership. These responsibilities include developing project management tools; maintaining project management data on critical and major projects; reporting progress on key projects to executive/senior staff; providing recommendations regarding project management practices to agency leadership and reporting the status of key projects and accomplishments.
Job Description - The Project Lead will coordinate the project staff, Duties will cover project team coordination, reporting on overall health of project and project team providing an escalation path for issues, and overall project guidance. This includes overseeing project inception and corresponding administrative paperwork all the way to project go-live and closeout.
This position will also work with staff to initiate, sponsor, manage or participate in projects to maximize the success of multiple and diverse projects. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
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 10 Required Skilled in managing projects with implementations across large organizations. Experience should include developing and managing project plans; documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers 10 Required bility to research, gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports and/or to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems and prioritize information and issues. 10 Required Skilled in effectively mapping business processes and identifying process improvements and skilled in planning and facilitating meetings and group problem solving 10 Required Experience developing and maintaining strong relationships with multiple project sponsors and stakeholders. Must possess strong communication and presentation skills and strong teamwork skills. 10 Required bility to appropriately summarize and escalate issues and develop and present weekly status updates (written and verbal) and conduct regular project team status meetings. 10 Required Experience overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts, ensure business requirements get translated into technical specifications, guide, and facilitate the SDLC process 3 Preferred Experience implementing and using agile methodologies and best practices for 1 or more State of Texas Agencies 3 Preferred Experience with HHSC Federal State processes and documentation, project documentation such as business case workbooks and project charters. 1 Preferred PMP III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start
07/29/2024
and are expected to complete by
08/31/2024 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed
140
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 July 29, 2024, and are expected to be completed by August 31, 2024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 140 hours for FY24. 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.
PLEASE NOTE- > This is a part time position: 20 hours per standard work week/4 hours per workday. Hours may work between 8-12noon central time or 1pm to 5pm central time, or potentially some combination in between.
B) The primary work location will be 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751.
Position will be remote. Program will allow candidates who are within the state (Any location within the State of 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. nother 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.
Customer Name Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Category Project Management
Customer Entity Name Health and Human Services Commission
Title Project Lead
Deadline Date 7/7/2024
Level Project Lead 3
Posted Date 7/3/2024
Estimated Hours 140
SSR Status Posted
Number of Positions 1
Status New
# 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: 537400977 Working Title: Project Lead 3 Title/Level: Project Lead 3 Category: Project Management Full Time
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
requires the services of
1 Project Lead 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of
Project Lead 3, Project Management
and the specifications outlined in this document for the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission .
ll 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
Responsible for the planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, project planning, project monitoring, and project status reporting and system implementation of moderate to complex business solutions.
dditional job details and special considerations
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Project Lead, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Project Lead, Project Management and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
PLEASE NOTE- > This is a part time position: 20 hours per standard work week/4 hours per workday. Hours may work between 8-12noon central time or 1pm to 5pm central time, or potentially some combination in between.
ll 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).
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Project Lead position within the IT Public Health Applications division. This position will perform oversight of several project managers/leads and their corresponding project work. Senior level consultative services and technical assistance work in the area of HHSC project management for program related activities. Work involves overseeing Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) priority initiatives and managing special projects utilizing project management best practices in coordination with agency business and program units. Duties include coordination, reporting, planning, researching, coordinating and evaluating project management implementation, assuring the use of best practices and standards, assisting in the coordination and optimization of DSHS operations and program functions and providing recommendations.
This position is responsible for maintaining coordination across numerous related initiatives and leading special projects as assigned by agency leadership. These responsibilities include developing project management tools; maintaining project management data on critical and major projects; reporting progress on key projects to executive/senior staff; providing recommendations regarding project management practices to agency leadership and reporting the status of key projects and accomplishments.
Job Description - The Project Lead will coordinate the project staff, Duties will cover project team coordination, reporting on overall health of project and project team providing an escalation path for issues, and overall project guidance. This includes overseeing project inception and corresponding administrative paperwork all the way to project go-live and closeout.
This position will also work with staff to initiate, sponsor, manage or participate in projects to maximize the success of multiple and diverse projects. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
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 10 Required Skilled in managing projects with implementations across large organizations. Experience should include developing and managing project plans; documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers 10 Required bility to research, gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports and/or to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems and prioritize information and issues. 10 Required Skilled in effectively mapping business processes and identifying process improvements and skilled in planning and facilitating meetings and group problem solving 10 Required Experience developing and maintaining strong relationships with multiple project sponsors and stakeholders. Must possess strong communication and presentation skills and strong teamwork skills. 10 Required bility to appropriately summarize and escalate issues and develop and present weekly status updates (written and verbal) and conduct regular project team status meetings. 10 Required Experience overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts, ensure business requirements get translated into technical specifications, guide, and facilitate the SDLC process 3 Preferred Experience implementing and using agile methodologies and best practices for 1 or more State of Texas Agencies 3 Preferred Experience with HHSC Federal State processes and documentation, project documentation such as business case workbooks and project charters. 1 Preferred PMP III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start
07/29/2024
and are expected to complete by
08/31/2024 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed
140
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 July 29, 2024, and are expected to be completed by August 31, 2024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 140 hours for FY24. 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.
PLEASE NOTE- > This is a part time position: 20 hours per standard work week/4 hours per workday. Hours may work between 8-12noon central time or 1pm to 5pm central time, or potentially some combination in between.
B) The primary work location will be 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751.
Position will be remote. Program will allow candidates who are within the state (Any location within the State of 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. nother 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.