MAnager, CAPPS Peoplesoft Technology Operations Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Austin, Tx

Manager, CAPPS Peoplesoft Technology Operations

Agency:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Location:

LBJ State Office Building, 111

E. 17th Street, Austin, Texas 78711

Telework Policy: 100% Remote

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts requires the services of 1 Enterprise Architect 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Enterprise Architect 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

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

The selected Vendor's Candidate will be part of CPA's Fiscal Management Statewide Fiscal Systems team, supporting the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Program. The CAPPS Program for this engagement comprises the following components: HR/Payroll (inclusive of Recruit functionality), Financials, STARR, and all ancillary systems. The selected Vendor's Candidate must be adaptable and able to learn and integrate new systems and platforms as needed, such as CGI Advantage.

In addition to other CPA training requirements, the following professional training requirement applies on an annual basis during the CPA Contract Term, including each renewal term, under the CPA Contract resulting from this solicitation:

• For no compensation from CPA, the selected Vendor's Candidate shall be required to complete a minimum of ten (10) hours of professional training in a relevant area of expertise associated with the Services provided under the CPA Contract.
• The professional training, as determined by the Vendor and/or the selected Vendor's Candidate, shall be conducted and completed by the selected Vendor's Candidate on personal time. If the professional training is intended to be conducted during the CPA-approved work schedule, the selected Vendor's Candidate must coordinate the associated time off with the CPA Supervising Manager, as applicable.
• The Vendor and/or the selected Vendor's Candidate shall be fully responsible for all associated costs, including but not limited to tuition, materials, conference fees, and/or travel expenses. CPA will not approve or make payment for any hours associated with the professional training requirement.
• By July 31st of each CPA Contract Term, the Vendor shall provide the CPA Contract Manager with an annual professional training report, documenting the completed professional training hours and courses.

• Performing highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work related to supporting the CAPPS Program.
• Responsible for the Enterprise Technology Vision and Strategy, which includes supporting long‑term roadmap for systems, data, and platforms, ensuring application service provider for the CAPPS Program.

Ensuring that the long‑term roadmap for systems, data, and platforms supports CPA business goals as the application service provider for the CAPPS Program.

Ensuring that guidelines for solution designs, integration patterns, security, cloud usage, and technical best practices are followed.

Reviewing proposed solutions and ensuring they fit the enterprise ecosystem and prevent duplication or unnecessary complexities.

Providing architectural leadership for…