Data Scientist (Big Data Engineer) Specialist

Solicitation Reference Number

529401057

Customer Name

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Category

Data / Database Administration

Customer Entity Name

Health and Human Services Commission

Title

Data Scientist (Big Data Engineer)

Level

Specialist

Posted Date

6 / 21 / 2024

Estimated Hours

360

SSR Status

Posted

Number of Positions

Status

New

# of Resumes Allowed

Candidates Submitted

Full / Part Time

Full Time

IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)

RFO DIR-CPO-TMP-445

Solicitation Reference Number : 529401057 Working Title : Data Scientist (Big Data Engineer) Specialist Title / Level : Data Scientist (Big Data Engineer) Specialist Category : Data / Database Administration Full Time

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 2 Data Scientist (Big Data Engineer) Specialist , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Data Scientist (Big Data Engineer) Specialist, Data / Database Administration 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).

Assessment, analysis, planning, remediation, and fraud analytics road mapping services. Inventory and evaluation of systems, data, processes, and solutions.

One position will be part time for 72 hours and the other one will be full time with the full 360 hours.

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 10 Required Big Data, AI / Client, Data Science workflows and automation

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 07 / 22 / 2024 and are expected to complete by 08 / 30 / 2024 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 360 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 4601 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78751 . The working position is 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 July 22, 2024 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 360 hours for FY24. This service may be amended, renewed, and / or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

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 4601 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78751.

Position will be remote. Program will allow candidates who are within the state (Any location within the State of 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.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Interviews will be conducted : (check all that apply)

☐ By Phone

☐ In person

☒ Through Microsoft Teams

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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