Enterprise Architect 3

Job description

Solicitation Reference Number

529501372



Customer Name

Texas Health and Human Services Commission



Category

Applications/Software Development



Customer Entity Name

Health and Human Services Commission



Title

Enterprise Architect



Level

Enterprise Architect 3



Estimated Hours

500



SSR Status

Posted



Number of Positions

1



Status

New



# of Resumes Allowed

1



Candidates Submitted



Full/Part Time

Full Time



IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)

Solicitation Reference Number: 529501372	Working Title: Enterprise Architect 3	Title/Level: Enterprise Architect 3
Category: Applications/Software Development	Full Time

I.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES



Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Enterprise Architect 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Enterprise Architect 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).

Responsible for translating the client's business requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs with interlocked financial modeling for very large complex technical solutions.

Analyzes customer service requirements and designs service solutions to meet those objectives.

Primary expert to construct the specific solution, scope document, risk profile, and corresponding financials.

Maintains and utilizes detailed industry and internal services knowledge in the construction of industry-leading services solutions, including expert working level knowledge of the processes, technologies, and people components involved in the services arena.

Uses expertise to construct specific and detailed solutions that encompass process, technology, and staffing plans for customer sales opportunities.

Constructs risk assessments and corresponding remediation plans relative to complex services proposals.

Participates in the construction of detailed financial models that align with complex services proposals.

Composes Statement of Work or other documents, using departmental automation tools as available, to craft detailed and accurate deliverables that specify processes, technology, staffing, and project management involved in proposed services solutions.

As needed, provide a "trusted expert advisor " role as a Subject Matter Expert for technical services, to both internal and external customers, ranging from formal advice to internal and external customer presentations.

Follow all organizational Standard Operating Procedures relative to cost modeling, approvals and reviews, and all other associated workflow and deliverables.

This role is responsible for translating the client's non-functional requirements into specific technical architectures for very large complex technical solutions.

Analyzes customer service requirements and designs service solutions to meet those objectives.

Primary expert to construct the specific solution, scope document, risk profile, and corresponding financials.

Maintains and utilizes detailed industry and internal services knowledge in the construction of industry-leading services solutions, including expert working-level knowledge of the processes, technologies, and people components involved in the services arena.

Uses expertise to construct specific and detailed solutions that encompass process, technology, and staffing plans for customer sales opportunities.

Constructs risk assessments and corresponding remediation plans relative to complex service proposals.

Participates in the construction of detailed financial models that align with complex service proposals.

Composes Statement of Work or other documents, using departmental automation tools as available, to craft detailed and accurate deliverables that specify processes, technology, staffing, and project management involved in proposed services solutions.

As needed, provide a "trusted expert advisor " role as a Subject Matter Expert for technical services, to both internal and external customers, ranging from formal advice to internal and external customer presentations.

Follow all organizational Standard Operating Procedures relative to cost modeling, approvals and reviews, and all other associated workflow and deliverables.

This position will focus on our Cloud solutions, including custom-built and SaaS solutions.

The position will also provide an evaluation of available on-prem vendor products.

Lastly, this position will play a key role in technology selection and roadmaps for our customers.

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	Enterprise Architecture for Cloud-Based Systems
8	Required	Java or .Net Enterprise Application Experience
5	Preferred	Azure Experience

III.

TERMS OF SERVICE





Services are expected to start 10/01/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026.

Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 500 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 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 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 (Required)

Services are expected to start on or around October 1, 2025 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2026.

Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 500 hours for FY26.

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 (Required)

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 Street Austin, TX 78751.

Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mondays, Tuesdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above.

Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

Subject to change per manager.

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

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations