State Agencies

The environment

State agencies run some of the largest and oldest application portfolios in the public sector: eligibility and benefits systems, licensing and regulatory platforms, tax and revenue systems, and case management for courts, corrections, and social services. Many were built decades ago and are now being modernized under multi-year programs with federal cost sharing and oversight.

Procurement is governed by state statute and central procurement offices. In California, that means the Department of General Services, statewide contracts such as CMAS, and project approval processes administered by the California Department of Technology for larger IT projects.

Where HQT fits

• Software modernization. Incremental replacement of legacy applications, API layers over mainframe and client-server systems, and modern web front ends for staff and the public.
• Cloud and infrastructure. Landing zones, migrations, and cost management aligned to statewide cloud policies.
• Data and analytics. Data platforms, dashboards, and reporting for program management and legislative oversight.
• Cybersecurity. Assessments and control implementation aligned to state security standards and federal requirements such as IRS Publication 1075.
• Advisory. Requirements, independent verification and validation, and owner's technical representative services on large procurements.

How we engage

State agencies reach HQT through a prime contractor on a large program, through a direct purchase for a well-scoped effort, or through a solicitation. HQT positions itself for the technical work packages where its practitioners add the most value.

Related reading

See the articles on statewide contracts, project approval processes, and legacy modernization in the Articles section.

Solutions for these agencies

• Software Development for State AgenciesAgile and DevSecOps delivery on large state programs, directly and as a subcontractor.
• Technology Advisory and Systems Engineering for State AgenciesRequirements, architecture, independent verification, and oversight on large state technology programs.
• Cloud and Enterprise IT for State AgenciesMigration sequencing, landing zones, identity, and cost governance for state agencies moving large legacy portfolios under central IT standards.
• Cybersecurity for State AgenciesSecurity assessments, compliance evidence, and Zero Trust planning for departments answering to both state enterprise standards and federal auditors.
• Data and Analytics for State AgenciesData platforms, automated federal program reporting, and governed dashboards for state departments answering to funders, auditors, and the legislature.