Working Title: Java Programmer
Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission 
Location: 701 W 51st St Austin, TX 78751
Solicitation Reference Number: 529400805
Telework Policy: Remote work Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Required to be onsite Tuesdays.
Required/Preferred Skills:

• 8 years , Required - Analysis and development experience in complete software development life cycle, including designing, developing, testing, integrating and deploying applications.
• 8 years , Required - Experience in SQL programming and object-oriented (i.e., OOD) analysis and design. Experience with JAVA and J2EE technologies, and interactions with relational databases.
• 8 years , Required - Experience with Web Services, RAD, and WebSphere. Ability to create, read and understand Oracle-based stored procedures or a relational database application.
• 8 years , Required - Experience with system integration testing applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems.
• 8 years , Required - Experience facilitating interpersonal interactions involving design, development, testing, peer reviews, and implementation activities with developers, business analysts, development and QA teams.
• 8 years , Required - Experience documenting complete and accurate system requirements; and providing complete system support, release notes and maintenance documentation.
• 8 years , Required - Experience developing systems test plans, test scenarios, test processes and schedules. Experience designing and coordinating defect reporting and validating defect fixes.
• 8 years , Required - Understanding of data structures, data migration/conversion/transformation and concepts of both relational and multi-dimensional database design.
• 8 years , Required - Evaluates user requests for new or modified program analyzing and developing specifications to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities.
• 8 years , Required - Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives.
• 8 years , Required - Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program, using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development.
• 2 years , Preferred - Experience with Health and Human Services Commission systems.

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).
Plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs, applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. Evaluates user request for new or modified program, such as for financial or human resource management systems, clinical research trial results, statistical study of traffic patterns, or analyzing and developing specifications for bridge design, to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities. Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program, using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development.
The Claims Management Division (CMD) within the Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) Department is responsible for oversight and management of the integrated Long Term Care Claims processing system and related support operations.
Per House Bill 1, 88th Legislature, 2023, (Article II, HHSC, Rider 25), beginning on September 1, 2024, HHSC must develop and implement a Texas version of the Nursing Facility (NF) Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) methodology for the reimbursement of long-term stay nursing facility services in the Medicaid program to achieve improved care for long-term stay nursing facility services, excluding services provided by a pediatric care facility or any state-owned facilities. 
The worker will perform developer functions to plan, develop, test, and document computer programs, applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. The worker evaluates user requests for new or modified program, analyzes and develops specifications to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities. Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Formulates plans outlining steps required to develop program, using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development.
The worker will have eight or more years of experience; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; independently performs a variety of complicated tasks; may lead and direct the work of others; a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
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.