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IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES

IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)

Solicitation Reference Number

Working Title: Business Analyst III - BA / QA / Training

Title/Level: Business Analyst 3

Category: Applications/Software Development

Full Time

NTE Rate: $127.59

I. Description Of Services

Texas Department of Agriculture requires the services of 1 Business Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Business Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Agriculture.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Department of Agriculture 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 Department of Agriculture will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

Consult on the analysis of an application, troubleshoots system problems, and recommend solutions.

Experience in business analysis and quality assurance for licensing systems, particularly within Texas state licensing agencies. Deep understanding of the license life cycle, including new license application and management processes. Skilled in creating detailed user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and performing manual testing to ensure functionality and compliance. Strong ability to interact with end users to gather requirements, validate solutions, and ensure a seamless user experience.

Provide quality assurance consultation to projects, assignments, or special initiatives.

Develop and review test cases; process change requests; and manage a project s scope, acceptance, installation, and deployment.

Maintain assigned business relationships with vendors, seek best value for new and renewing technologies, and review and approve monthly and annual invoices.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Experience with Agile methodologies, user story creation, working as part of an Agile team, participating in all Agile ceremonies, and leading Refinement and Sprint planning sessions.

8

Required

Experience using Azure Dev Ops, Jira, or similar.

8

Required

Performs highly complex (senior-level) business analysis work.

8

Required

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

8

Required

Coordinate the analysis of program policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas.

8

Required

Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors to complete projects and service requests; and defines, assigns, and evaluates their work.

8

Required

Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation and help prepare proposals to develop new systems.

8

Required

Consult on the analysis of an application, troubleshoots system problems, and implements solutions.

8

Required

Provide complex quality assurance consultation to, or oversight of, projects, assignments, or special initiatives

8

Required

Review complex project deliverables such as charters, design documentation, test plans, and risk assessment plans; and provide comments and suggestions to document owners.

8

Required

Develop training curricula and conduct formal training sessions covering assigned systems modules.

8

Required

Develop the design and/or review of test cases; processes change requests.

8

Preferred

Previous experience working with TDA systems.

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 02/09/2026 and are expected to complete by 05/29/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 670 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 Department of Agriculture. 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 Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N. Congress, Austin, Texas 78701. The working position is On Site. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Department of Agriculture 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 Department of Agriculture.

V. Other Special Requirements

VI. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is an on-site position

VII. RIGHT TO AMEND OR WITHDRAW SOLICITATION

DIR reserves the right to alter, amend or modify any provisions of this solicitation, or to withdraw this solicitation, at any time prior to the award of a Work Order pursuant hereto, if it is determined by DIR to be in the best interest of the State to do so.

VIII. RESPONSE DEADLINE

Vendor shall respond in accordance with Customer specifications, with proposed candidate resumes and the response must be received by 02/06/2026 @ 5:00 PM (CT).

CANDIDATE REFERENCE

Solicitation Number

Title/Level: Business Analyst 3

Candidate Name

Category: Applications/Software Development

Reference Name (Required)

Title

Company Name (Required)

Phone Number (Required include area code)

E-mail Address

Professional Relationship

Peer

Co-Worker

Supervisor

Customer

End-User

Subordinate

Reference Name (Required)

Title

Company Name (Required)

Phone Number (Required include area code)

E-mail Address

Professional Relationship

Peer

Co-Worker

Supervisor

Customer

End-User

Subordinate

Reference Name (Required)

Title

Company Name (Required)

Phone Number (Required include area code)

E-mail Address

Professional Relationship

Peer

Co-Worker

Supervisor

Customer

End-User

Subordinate

NOTE: ONLY INCLUDE THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ON THIS FORM. DO NOT INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Candidate Qualifications

Solicitation Number

Title/Level: Business Analyst 3

Candidate Name

Category: Applications/Software Development

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.

Actual

Years

Experience

Years

Experience

Needed

Required/

Preferred

Skills/Experience

8

Preferred

Previous experience working with TDA systems.

CANDIDATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

RFO: 445 Solicitation Number

Title/Level: Business Analyst 3

Candidate Name

Category: Applications/Software Development

I hereby authorize Mahantech Corp to submit my resume in response to the temporary staffing Solicitation for Texas Department of Agriculture.

I understand that submission of my resume by multiple vendors may result in my disqualification from this opportunity. Customers reserve the right to hire a candidate submitted by multiple vendors.

Worker signature: _______________________________

Date: _______________________