Business Data Analyst

Overview

On Site
$$75/hr on C2C or $60/hr on W2
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 27 day((s))

Skills

Data Analysis
Data Management
Business Requirements
Business Analysis
Automation
Leadership
Project Planning
Analytical Thinking
Communication skills
stakeholder management
Scheduling
data mapping
Human Resources
User Stories
Immigration
Quality Management
Medicaid
Functional Design
Data Modelling
JAD
Data Science
information technology
workflows
Cyber Security
Outsourcing
Perseverance
Administrative Operations
Subcontractors Relationship Management
Business Planning
Self Motivation
Data Streaming
Ability to Multitask
Creativity
Information Systems
Processing of Input Orders
Cost Benefit Analysis
User Requirements Documents
Dashboards
Writing Documentation
Data Dictionary
Medical Case Management

Job Details


Job Title: Business Data Analyst
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid - On Site and Telework)
Interview: In-person

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze business processes, data flows, and system functionality to identify improvement opportunities.

  • Gather, document, and validate business and data requirements, including Epics, User Stories, and acceptance criteria.

  • Conduct cost/benefit analysis and assess feasibility of system changes.

  • Create and maintain data documentation (BRDs, data dictionaries, mappings).

  • Design and present data models, dashboards, and reports.

  • Lead stakeholder meetings, interviews, and JAD sessions.

Required Qualifications:

  • 12+ years as a Business Data Analyst in an IT environment.

  • Strong experience with data workflows, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration.

  • Proven ability to write Epics, User Stories, and acceptance criteria.

  • Experience leading data-focused workshops and resolving data issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

  • Knowledge of SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF systems.

  • Experience with integrated eligibility case management systems.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience
8 Required Hands-on experience as a business data analyst in the Information Technology industry, demonstrating strong analytical and documentation skills.
8 Required Proven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to analyze complex data-driven business problems and recommend actionable solutions.
8 Required Experience designing and optimizing data workflows and data management processes using modeling or mapping tools.
8 Required Well-versed in writing Epics and User Stories, including acceptance criteria, to effectively communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development and quality assurance teams
8 Required Experience creating and maintaining data-related documentation including data dictionaries, business requirement documents, and data mapping specifications.
8 Required Experience designing and presenting visual data models and dashboards to communicate trends, performance, and project timelines.
8 Required Demonstrated ability to lead data-focused meetings and interviews, document outcomes, and drive resolution of data-related issues.
4 Preferred Bachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
4 Preferred Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple data projects or assignments concurrently.
3 Preferred Working knowledge of eligibility rules for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF programs, with experience interpreting and applying state and federal guidelines.
3 Preferred Proven experience interpreting and applying policy within an integrated eligibility case management system.
3 Preferred Prior experience in leading and coordinating JAD sessions.
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