Title: Systems Analyst
Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Telework Policy: Work from Home
Out of State Policy: Candidates must be within the State of Texas. Out of State candidates will not be considered.
Solicitation Reference Number: 537400643R
Category: Data/Database Administration

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Systems Analyst 2, 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).

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.

Under the direction of the Deputy Associate Commissioner for Program Operations for the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), serves as the key conduit for the enterprise-wide implementation and migration of LMS (Learning Management System) applications to the enterprise e-Learning platform. Oversees implementation and operation of DSHS’s current and future LMS platforms. Project Manages LMS project at various levels of completion and monitoring the progress and schedule. This position will communicate with project stakeholder(s), management, and all other relevant parties.

Oversees all DSHS LMS activities. Work includes but not limited to, administering LMS activities, maintaining data records, running reports, researching new technology, testing courses, providing technical support, troubleshooting issues, assigning user roles, certifying DSHS developers and maintaining LMS processes. This position works with instructional designers, eLearning developers and other stakeholders to ensure courses are deployed on the LMS and meets business needs.

Liaisons across DSHS on agency wide LMS operations, enabling DSHS to fulfill its mission.

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
4	Required	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, coordination of people and resources, and of project management principles and practices.
4	Required	Knowledge of e-Learning tools, learning management systems; programing languages
4	Required	Knowledge of curriculum design
4	Required	Knowledge of training and development procedures and techniques.
4	Required	Knowledge of computer systems and applications for data management.
4	Required	Knowledge and familiarity with data systems, processes and visualization tools.
4	Required	Knowledge of public administration and management techniques.
4	Required	Knowledge of learning design models and principles; instructional design principles and techniques
4	Required	Skill in using applicable software.
4	Required	Skill in designing graphics and instructional content.
4	Required	Skill in business, program, and systems analysis.
4	Required	Skill in developing goals, objectives, and procedures to monitor and evaluate progress.
4	Required	Skill in writing analyses, documentation, and reports.
4	Required	Skill in organizing and presenting complex information to a variety of audiences verbally and in writing.
4	Required	Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and negotiating and implementing solutions.
4	Required	Skill in translating complex technical information verbally and in writing for non-technical audiences.
4	Required	Ability to formulate learning objectives.
4	Required	Ability to apply instructional design principles.
4	Required	Ability to develop training objective.
4	Required	Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of training.
4	Required	Ability to assess training needs.
4	Required	Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
4	Required	Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively.
4	Required	Ability to provide guidance to others.
4	Required	Ability to prepare concise, accurate reports.
4	Required	Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures.
4	Required	Ability to write and revise standards and procedures.
4	Required	Required four years’ experience with authoring tools.
4	Preferred	Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to assignment is generally preferred.
4	Preferred	Preferred minimum of four or more years’ experience in the field of Learning Management System administration.
4	Preferred	Required Business Analysis and/or project management/project coordination experience.