MTRS- ITS53 Programmer BID 4/24/15

The state of Massachusetts, specifically the Middlesex County and Cambridge City jurisdictions, has posted a contract opportunity for an Information Technology Staff Augmentation position with the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (MTRS). The posting is for a Software Systems Analyst/Programmer (Oracle PL/SQL Developer) to work on a project to calculate Creditable Service totals for MTRS members. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of IT experience, 3+ years of Oracle PL/SQL development, and experience with data modeling, data conversion, and agile methodologies. The estimated contract length is through June 30, 2017 for 30-40 hours per week, with a maximum acceptable hourly rate of $60. Resumes must be submitted through the CommBuys system, with a maximum of 3 per vendor, and the position may be filled prior to the close date on May 15, 2015. Candidates must indicate if they are currently or have recently worked for another state agency, and the rates are all-inclusive of travel and other expenses. The worksite is in Cambridge, MA, and vendors must follow specific resume submission requirements outlined in the posting.

This opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The posting does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The posting does not include a specific award value or budget range.