The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of one Analytics Program Manager, hereafter referred to as Worker(s), who meets the general qualifications of ITSAC Project Manager 3 Category, Emerging Technology Type and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Enterprise.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered “works made for hire” and are the property of the HHSC. HHSC may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Workers) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by the Texas law. HHSC will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Worker(s).
The Analytics Program Manager position is an Information Technology (IT) position and will be a part of the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS) team working under the Office of Chief Data Architect in Health and Human Services System’s IT domain to expand competencies in Data Integration under DIR’s Texas Data Management Framework.
The Analytics Program Manager position oversees resource allocations, work plans and schedules for some of the PMAS team's initiatives in the following areas:
• Collaborating seamlessly and smoothly with the Office of the Chief Data Architect and the Office of Data Analytics & Performance on initiatives related to PMAS Cloud Analytics for Access & Eligibility Services Reporting.
• Development and publication of project management documents and deliverables in compliance with DIR Project Delivery Framework directives.
• Creation of RFPs that clearly define the services and deliverables required of a single vendor to design and implement data management solutions.
• Obtainment of matching federal funds for this initiative through the development of federally approved IAPD(s);
• Overseeing expanding HHS data integrations with departments across HHSC.
The Program Manager position will involve management of all aspects of the project and will report to the IT Data Analytics Support Director.
High-level responsibilities may include:
• Ensuring constant communication with the Office of Data Analytics & Reporting to function as a blended, partnered team with IT
• Working seamlessly and smoothly with various IT and business stakeholder areas to ensure that project deliverables are compliant with state, federal, and other applicable agency standards.
• Establishing a strategic roadmap for projects in coordination with the TSS vendor and all divisions of HHS and federal stakeholders.
• Conducting procurement exercises as necessary to acquire vendor services for assessment or to outsource the effort to a long-term vendor
• Establishing timeline and resource requirements for successful execution of the project. Coordination with key stakeholders and sponsors to obtain approval of resources and timeline.
• Creation of project management deliverables necessary for this project.
• Management of the day-to-day operations and scrums of various projects, and oversight and coordination team established for this initiative.
• Risk identification and coordination of resolution with project leadership.
• All other duties as assigned.
| 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 | IT project management experience. |
| 8 | Required | Work experience in the information technology industry with at least 5 years of experience involvement in data management solutions (i.e., data warehouses, data lakes, etc.), data analytics/business intelligence, web-based (J2EE) development, or SOA-rela |
| 8 | Required | Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. |
| 8 | Required | Experience in developing clear, concise project documentation |
| 8 | Required | Team management through team meetings, task assignment, mentoring, facilitation and training. |
| 8 | Required | Progress monitoring to plan through effective use of risk management practices |
| 8 | Required | Keep leadership updated on project issues and progress |
| 8 | Required | Expert problem resolution skills |
| 8 | Required | Complete experience with the project management lifecycle (PMLC) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) required. |
| 8 | Required | Tracking full project budget and entering actual costs in project tracking tool |
| 8 | Required | Leading project sprints using Agile methodologies, including planning increments, backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily scrums and retrospective, and Kanban |
| 6 | Preferred | Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry, specifically public health. |
| 6 | Preferred | Work experience managing multi-agency or multi-IT department initiatives. |
| 6 | Preferred | Work experience within a Health and Human Services agency. |
| 5 | Preferred | Emphasis on managing relationship weekly activities of TSS Sprint Teams with the State of Texas. |
| 5 | Preferred | Effectively manage resources in a mixed functional and matrixed project environment |
| 5 | Preferred | The ability to develop, document and execute project management plans, work plans and quality plans |
| 5 | Preferred | Involved in the full lifecycle from analysis and planning to development and deployment |
| 5 | Preferred | Experience in building and managing IT project teams with emphasis on ability to motivate individuals to excel and exceed expectations. |
| 3 | Preferred | Experience with access & eligibility programs |
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.
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 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751.
Position will be 4 days remote with 1 day (Wednesdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL ONLY to the Austin area (within 50 mile radius).
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: (check all that apply)
☐ By Phone
☐ In person
☒ Through Microsoft Teams