Sr. Data Integration Business Analyst

City : Austin

State : Texas

Neos is Seeking a Sr. Data Integration Business Analyst for a long-term contract role with our client in Austin, TX.

***REMOTE (TEXAS) - ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN TEXAS WILL BE CONSIDERED***

No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details.

Description of Services

The Division of Integrated District Supports is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented System Analyst (Data Integration and Business Analyst) to lead the discovery, documentation, and design of data and business requirements that support the development of OnePlan.

This role will bridge business and technical teams by establishing a comprehensive data foundation, defining integration strategies, and translating complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements for system design and vendor implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive, vendor-ready data map by inventorying TEA and external data systems and documenting:
  • Data sources
  • Data ownership
  • Data formats
  • Dependencies
  • Data integration requirements
• Assess data quality across systems by identifying:
  • Gaps
  • Inconsistencies
  • Duplications
  • Standardization needs
• Recommend data cleansing and validation strategies.
• Design a scalable data integration strategy that improves:
  • Data accessibility
  • Interoperability
  • Usability
  • Long-term sustainability
• Align data integration strategy with TEA's implementation of the Ed-Fi Data Standard.
• Serve as the Business Analyst for OnePlan by:
  • Gathering business requirements
  • Analyzing business requirements
  • Documenting business and system requirements using Modern Requirements
  • Developing process flows
  • Documenting skip logic
  • Defining system interdependencies
  • Creating user interface mock-ups
  • Translating business needs into functional requirements for vendor design and development
• Support broader IDS initiatives including:
  • LASO
  • GSA
  • OneSystem
  • Other related workstreams

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in related fields such as: Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

- Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Data Analyst leading requirements gathering, business process analysis, and functional documentation for technology implementation projects.

- Experience analyzing complex data environments, documenting data sources and integrations, and developing data governance, data quality, and integration strategies.

- Strong ability to translate business needs into clear functional requirements and collaborate effectively with cross-functional business, technical, and vendor teams.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• 8 years business requirements gathering, functional requirements documentation, and business process mapping.
• 8 years data mapping, data analysis, data quality assessment, data governance, and data integration.
• 3 years documenting system integrations, APIs, ETL processes, and data flows.
• 3 years proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio (or equivalent), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 3 years proficiency with SQL and business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• 2 years proficiency with requirements management and project tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Modern Requirements.
• 2 years proficiency with the Ed-Fi Data Standard and data interoperability frameworks.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with state agencies, the education sector, or related fields.

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