Business Analyst

Role: Business Analyst 

Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Hybrid: Minimum 2 days a week onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Webex Interview

Project Overview

The client is undergoing a multi-year modernization initiative to replace legacy systems and transition to a unified, cloud-native environment. This includes building MyPAS 3.0, an Azure-hosted pension administration system integrated with the MyTRS member portal and MyERS employer portal.

• Membership: 210,000+ employees and retirees across 600+ school districts, career tech centers, colleges, and universities.
• Challenges Addressed: Fragmented workflows, manual processes, limited scalability, stability issues.
• Modern Stack: Angular, REST APIs, Azure SQL Managed Instances, Azure Function Apps, Power BI, document management & automation solutions.

Current State

• Legacy systems migrated to Azure (May 2024)
• MyTRS portal modernized (July 2025)
• IS resources supporting both legacy and modern systems
• Project charter and SDLC established
• Modern application environment nearing completion

Expected Outcomes

• All systems on Azure with improved scalability & performance
• Retirement of ALICE platform
• Reduced manual work and errors
• Modern document storage & capture solution
• Enhanced security posture
• Improved user satisfaction & accessibility
• Greater operational resilience
• Lower infrastructure costs and reduced maintenance burden

Responsibilities

Process Analysis & Documentation

• Engage with business units to identify workflows and pain points
• Interface with technical teams to translate requirements
• Document current state processes (process maps, swimlane diagrams, workflow charts)
• Facilitate discussions to define future state processes

Requirements Gathering & User Story Development

• Translate business needs into functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and Azure DevOps work items
• Ensure requirements are complete, consistent, and testable
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop test plans, scripts, and instructions
• Execute functional testing in Dev/Test environments
• Document defects and track resolution
• Coordinate and support UAT sessions

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Act as liaison between business and technical teams
• Communicate updates, risks, and issues clearly
• Support change management with training materials and documentation

Required Skills

• Business analysis and process documentation experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create clear process diagrams and workflow documentation
• Experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases
• Familiarity with DevOps or similar tools
• Hands-on experience with functional testing and UAT coordination
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills