The HHSC IT WIC Applications team is looking for a project lead that will be responsible for performing complex IT project lead work for the WIC EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) and MIS (Management Information Systems) platforms to transition from an EBT offline system to an EBT online system. This involves reducing the current dependencies on offline vendor functionality, procuring a new EBT online provider, developing an interface between the MIS and the EBT provider and further modernize functionality once the transition to an EBT online system is complete.
The project lead must be able to implement standard project management industry practices and understands the PMI framework as well as how to establish a project organization and methodology. They must be familiar with Project Delivery Framework and QAT reporting requirements for major Texas Information Resource projects. The successful candidate understands business and technical objectives and works closely with multiple key project business and technical stakeholders as well as third party Vendors.
The project lead will coordinate the activities across multiple projects and be expected to communicate to program customers and IT teams and must develop strong relationships with key decision-makers; coordinate activities between third party vendors and multiple state programs and IT teams; identify dependencies between multiple projects and develops plans to mitigate risks; create project timelines, project tracking documents, and other related project artifacts, as necessary. The lead will need to be able to comprehend and communicate complex technical designs and implementations as well as complex business processes; develop and make presentations as required to leadership and oversight entities (e.g., steering committees, QAT, etc.)
• Experience in business or systems analysis.
• Skills in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with key stakeholders and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects.
• Ability to present information to various audiences, verbally and in writing, and to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively.
| 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. |
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| Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
| 8 | Required | Required project Management Experience for large-scale complex projects. |
| 8 | Required | Required State of Texas or Similar Federal/State Project Management Experience. |
| 5 | Preferred | State of Texas Project Delivery Framework Experience preferred. |
| 1 | Preferred | Knowledge of State of Texas QAT process for major Information Resources project (MIRP) preferred. |
| 1 | Preferred | PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred. |
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 4616 W. Howard Lane, Building 2, Suite 275, Austin, Texas 78728.
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.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A vendor’s submission of a candidate may be disqualified if:
This position is subject to availability of funding.
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In submitting a resume for this solicitation, the vendor attests to their compliance with e-verify for the submitted candidate. E-verify requirements are outlined in Appendix A, Section P. Immigration, of the Standard Terms and Conditions for Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contract.
Worker must sign an Acceptable Use Agreement as a condition of employment.
Worker must sign and return an HHSC Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contractor Integrity Agreement (IT Form 4710) before a purchase order is issued.
Vendor must sign and return and HHS Information Security Cybersecurity Training Acknowledgement (HHS Form 3834) before a purchase order is issued.
Vendor must conduct a criminal history investigation of the Worker and provide the results to HHSC prior to the issuance of any purchase order. The criminal history investigation must have been conducted within six months prior to the issuance of any purchase order, including a purchase order for modifying or extending the terms of the agreement. Should the Worker not be acceptable to HHSC at any time because of the results of the criminal history investigation, then HHSC may immediately terminate its purchase order and related service agreement or request replacement of the Worker in question.
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