Solicitation Reference Number: 529401017 Working Title: Business Analyst 3 Title/Level: Business Analyst 3 Category: Applications/Software Development Full Time
I. Description Of Services
Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Business Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Business 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).
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.
This position will work as a business analyst/product owner on applications within the Health and Human Services salesforce Product Management team. This position will perform the duties of a Business Analyst including requirement gathering, analysis of requirements, development of requirements and design for required system modifications, completing business requirement documents, user stories, and business area collaboration and/or coordination. Will also work with technical teams to coordinate demos, UAT, code releases, and user communication as necessary. Must have experience working in an Agile environment. Some on-call support may be required depending on the project phase.
Minimum Requirements
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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 8 Required Business Analyst experience 8 Required Product Owner role experience 8 Required Salesforce application-related project experience 8 Required SQL experience 8 Required Systems testing (Unit, Integration, UAT) 4 Preferred Agile Software Development Methodologies Experience 2 Preferred Project and/or Product Management experience 1 Preferred Jira experience
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 08/01/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 176 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 St Austin, TX 78751. 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
This position will be reprocured into fiscal year 2025 from 9/1/24 - 3/1/25 for 824 hours.
Remote work Mon - Fri
Location: Any location within the State of Texas
Interviews will be conducted through Microsoft Teams
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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