Location: Austin,TX, USA
Direct End Client: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Job Title: Analytics Program Manager
Duration: 8 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Austin, TX 78751 (Hybrid)
Number of Hours: 40 Hrs/Week
Position Type: Contract
Interview Type: In Person or Webcam
Requirement ID: STX_PM279_MA
Position ID: Solicitation: 529501279
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.
Skills:
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.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
V Group Inc. is an IT Services company which supplies IT staffing, project management, and delivery services in software, network, help desk and all IT areas. Our primary focus is the public sector including state and federal contracts. We have multiple awards/ contracts with the following states: AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WA. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant.
Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology.
Website:
LinkedIn:
Facebook:
Twitter: