Systems Analyst 3

IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)

Solicitation Reference Number

537701801

Working Title

Systems Analyst 3

Title/Level

Systems Analyst 3

Category

Applications/Software Development

Full Time

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Systems Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development 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).

The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 3 , hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification of Systems Analyst 3 and the specifications outlined in this document for the above-named customer.

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.

The selected contractor will serve as a FHIR/HL7 development resource for the project. The successful candidate may be considered for other similar assignments if authorized through the applicable procurement and contracting process.

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

8

Required

Experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting healthcare interfaces using HL7 v2, FHIR, REST APIs, JSON, XML, data mapping, transformation, validation, troubleshooting, error handling, and healthcare data exchange.

5

Preferred

Experience developing secure web portals or portal-integrated services that retrieve and display healthcare data, including API integration, authentication, authorization, role-based access control, secure coding, testing, and production support.

5

Preferred

Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, Python,

3

Preferred

Strongly Preferred - Experience implementing FHIR solutions using US Core profiles, Electronic Case Reporting Implementation Guides, and other HL7 Implementation Guides.

3

Preferred

Strongly Preferred - Experience integrating with or implementing FHIR servers, FHIR APIs, and related healthcare interoperability solutions.

3

Preferred

Experience mapping, transforming, and validating healthcare data across HL7 v2, FHIR, and analytical data models.

3

Preferred

Experience working with healthcare terminology standards, including SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD-10, CVX, and RxNorm.

3

Preferred

Experience implementing FHIR solutions on AWS or similar cloud platform and integrating healthcare data with cloud-based ingestion pipelines, storage services, analytics platforms, and enterprise data platforms.

3

Preferred

Experience with modern application delivery practices, including Git, automated builds, CI/CD pipelines, unit and integration testing, code reviews, defect tracking, logging, monitoring, and technical documentation.

1

Preferred

Experience with AWS HealthLake, Snowflake, eICR, public health reporting, disease surveillance, and React/FastAPI/Terraform.

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 12/14/2026 and are expected to complete by 02/26/2027. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 472 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 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. 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 December 14, 2026, and are expected to be completed by February 26, 2027. Total estimated hours per candidate shall not exceed 472 hours for FY27.

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.

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 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751.

Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Wed) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY (Within 50-mile radius). **Subject to change per the hiring team**

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.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Interviews will be conducted

(check all that apply)

☐ By Phone

☒ In person

☒ Through Microsoft Teams

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A vendor's submission of a candidate may be disqualified if :

• The vendor fails to add the candidate to competitive solicitation, or RFR, in the DIR ITSAC Portal.
• Another vendor submits the same candidate for the same competitive solicitation, also known as a request of resume (RFR).
• The vendor submits more than one candidate for the same competitive solicitation, or RFR.
• The vendor submits a candidate after the response period for a competitive solicitation, or RFR.
• The vendor fails to format the email subject line properly, when submitting a candidate for a competitive solicitation, or RFR:
• Proper Formatting: Solicitation Number, Vendor Name, Candidate First and Last Name, Position Type and Level
• Example: 529123456, Sanders Technologies, Jane Doe, Project Lead 3
• The vendor fails to follow any other instructions noted in the competitive solicitation, or RFR.

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.