Systems Analyst

Position: Junior Systems Analyst

Duration: 6 weeks; with extension through next fiscal year

Location: 701 W. 51st Street Austin Texas 78751

Special Requirements

Position is ONSITE/Hybrid at the location listed above (with some hybrid work determined by the hiring manager).

Description Of Services
Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 1 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of Systems Analyst 1 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).

Level Description

1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts practices and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

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.

Required Skills:

• 2 Years of experience in Skill in analyzing user requirements procedures and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer systems.
• 2 Years of experience in Ability to write detailed description of user needs program functions and steps required to develop or modify computer systems.
• 2 Years of experience in Ability to review computer system capabilities specifications and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or 2 Years of experience in program change is possible within existing system.
• 2 Years of experience in Skill in solving problems; in scheduling testing installing and implementing programs and troubleshooting computer systems.

Terms Of Service:

Services are expected to start 07/06/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 528 hours. This service may be amended renewed and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

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 Street Austin TX 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 Candidates and/or Vendors 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.