Title: Project Manager Consultant
Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Job Solicitation: 529501329
Location: 701 W 51st St, Austin, Texas 78751
Duration: On-going, no ending date
Visa: Must be US Citizen, Green Card, EAD. No H1B
Telework Policy: The primary work location(s) will be at 100% Remote

Required/Preferred Skills:

• 10 years, Required - Advanced security project management experience, extensive experience with implementation of a complex DLP, web information systems, information systems controls, and sound judgment to plan critically think, and achieve goals.
• 8 years, Required - Ability to effectively manage a large-scale project for the implementation of a complex DLP, vulnerability management applications.
• 8 years, Required - Managing up to three staff augmentation contractors, including Two Network Security Analyst, and one Application/Software Developer or Cloud Security Analyst
• 8 years, Required - Handle the project budget and timeline using an enterprise portfolio project management software and coordinating with the Managed Services vendor to ensure that project is on time, under budget, and within scope and best value for DSHS
• 8 years, Required - Strong Knowledge and Familiarity using the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Project Management Framework, ensuring compliance within Health and Human Services and DSHS Security and Information Technology Standards.
• 8 years, Preferred - Experience Designing, Building and Security Web Information Systems using SaaS vulnerability management and DLP applications.
• 5 years, Preferred - Familiar managing when resources are limited able to handle gaps that might require them to independently perform a variety of complicated Information Technology (IT) tasks, as such a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• 3 years, Preferred - Experience working with HHSC Security or Network Engineers at HHSC

Project managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company. 

• As the project manager, your job is to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project you are working on. 
• Project managers might work by themselves or be in charge of a team to get the job done.
• This Cloud Cybersecurity Project Manager III position will manage a complex Cloud Cybersecurity project. 
• This project requires 8 or more years of advanced security project management experience, relies on extensive experience with web information systems, information systems controls, web application development, and sound judgment to plan critically think, and achieve goals. 
• The project involves not only managing the staff, but up to three staff, including an Application/Software Developer. 
• Also, two Network Security Analyst that can be selected after project scope and timelines are reviewed for appropriateness. 
• This position has expectation when resources are limited the manager handle those gaps that might require them to independently perform a variety of complicated Information Technology (IT) tasks, as such a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.  
• The Cloud Cybersecurity Project Manager III will handle the project budget and timeline using an enterprise portfolio project management software and coordinating with the Managed Services vendor to ensure that project implementation is on time, under budget, and within scope to accommodate the best value for Department of State Health Services (DSHS). 
• The Cloud Cybersecurity Project Manager III must follow the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Project Management Framework, ensuring compliance within Health and Human Services and DSHS Security and Information Technology Standards.  

Services are expected to start 04/07/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1162 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

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 St, 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.

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