Solicitation Reference Number
529400799

Customer Name
Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Category
Project Management

Customer Entity Name
Health and Human Services Commission

Title
Project Manager

Level
Project Manager 2

Estimated Hours
1,192

Number of Positions
1

# of Resumes Allowed
1

Full/Part Time
Full Time
IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)
RFO DIR-CPO-TMP-445
Solicitation Reference Number: 529400799 Working Title: Project Manager 2 Title/Level: Project Manager 2 Category: Project Management Full Time
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Project Manager 2 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Project Manager 2, Project Management 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).

This is a Project Manager role and will work on the OIG - Automating Beneficiary Evidence Gathering - Robotic Process Automation. The project goal is to leverage advances in business process automation technology to increase efficiency and keep pace with the rising volume of beneficiary fraud, waste, and abuse investigations. This project is to create a single, unified source from which beneficiary investigators can obtain and evaluate evidence of fraud, waste, and abuse. Implements standard project management industry practices for Agile teams. Understands the PMI framework as well as how to establish a project organization and methodology within Agile (Scrum) organizations. Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with multiple key project stakeholders. Communicates to clients and IT teams. Creates project charters, work plans, and other related project artifacts, as necessary. Provides technical support both during work hours and on-call, as necessary. Must be able to comprehend and communicate complex technical designs and implementations as well as complex business processes. Develops and makes presentations as required to leadership and oversight entities. Serves in an analyst capacity as required. Some on-call support may be required depending on the project phase.
The Worker will need to perform the following tasks and assignments:
•Overseeing design and development work
•Managing the project with feature-driven Agile methodology, overseeing, and tracking development progress, and ensuring project assignments and progress align with project timelines
•Developing and managing project plans
•Documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers
•Providing weekly status updates (written and verbal) and conducting regular project team status meetings
•Overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts, ensuring business requirements are translated into technical specifications, guiding, and facilitating the SDLC process
•Developing and maintaining strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders
•Possessing effective communication and presentation skills
•Possessing strong teamwork skills
•Transferring working knowledge to current staff
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 7 Required Project Management Experience for large-scale Enterprise Implementations 3 Required gile (Scrum) Experience 3 Required Development Experience 3 Required Jira Experience 7 Preferred State of Texas or Similar Federal/State Project Management Experience 5 Preferred State of Texas Project Delivery Framework Experience 3 Preferred PMP Certification 2 Preferred Salesforce Experience 1 Preferred State Procurement and Contracting Experience
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 02/01/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2024 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1192 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 51st St., Austin, Texas 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

TERM OF SERVICE:

Services are expected to start on or around February 1, 2024 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1,192 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:

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 51st St., Austin, Texas 78751.
Position will be 100% remote. Program will allow candidates who are within the state (Any location within the State of Texas).

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.
Interviews will be conducted:

By Phone

In person

Through Microsoft Teams