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
Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
Additional job details and special considerations
Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of a PeopleSoft Financials Business Analyst. This PeopleSoft FSCM 9.2 business analyst role is ideal for a candidate with a strong business analyst background and deep understanding of business processes. Prior experience in a techno-functional role is not required, and a focus on business acumen is preferred. The Business Analyst will be part of a dedicated CAPPS Financials upgrade project team.
The Business Analyst must have a solid understanding of both the PeopleSoft General Ledger and Commitment Accounting modules and fund accounting in government. In addition, they must be able to serve as a backup on one or more of the Accounts Payable, Purchasing, or Asset Management modules.
The core duties include requirement analysis, conducting review meetings with subject matter experts (SMEs), documenting complex system requirements, processes, test scenarios, test scripts, and training, performing hands-on testing, and supporting multiple test cycles.
Must demonstrate and excel in communicating and working with a diverse team with collaboration tools competently in a remote work environment. Also, must be able to estimate work, set deadlines, and communicate effectively.
Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central
| 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 | Experience as a Business Analyst on PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management (FSCM) on implementation or upgrade projects |
| 8 | Required | Experience as a Business Analyst with PeopleSoft FSCM 9.2 General Ledger and Commitment Accounting. |
| 8 | Required | Experience as a Business Analyst in identifying requirements and creating formal functional documents for key business stakeholders and SMEs |
| 8 | Required | Experience as a Business Analyst in conducting formal work sessions and functional analysis presentations |
| 8 | Required | Experience in performing hands-on end-to-end system integration and external interface testing |
| 8 | Required | (at least 4) Experience with Microsoft O365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) |
| 8 | Required | (at least 2) Experience with MS Team and Channel communication with a large team |
| 4 | Preferred | (at least 2) Experience with MS Team and Channel communication with a large team |
| 2 | Preferred | Experience working with the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) CAPPS Financials |
| 2 | Preferred | Experience with PeopleSoft FSCM 9.2 eProcurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Contracts |
| 2 | Preferred | Experience with PeopleSoft Approval Workflow Engine (AWE) |
| 2 | Preferred | Experience with SharePoint |
| 1 | Preferred | Experience with Jira |
| 1 | Preferred | Experience working with the Scrum framework |
| 1 | Preferred | Experience with STAT |
Services are expected to start 05/20/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 250 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.
B) The primary work location will be 4601 W Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751. Position will be 100% remote. However, the Program prefers candidates 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.
Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)
☐ By Phone
☐ In person
☒ Through Microsoft Teams
Submission of a candidate’s resume by multiple vendors will result in disqualification of the candidate from this opportunity.
This position is subject to availability of funding.
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 (ITPC-01 Form) 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.
By accepting the purchaser order, the Vendor agrees to comply with the HHS Data Use Agreement.