We are seeking two (2) Business Analyst 3 resources to support applications and software development initiatives. The candidates will perform senior-level business analysis and quality assurance activities, with a strong focus on licensing systems, Agile delivery, user story development, testing, training, and stakeholder collaboration. All work products will be considered “works made for hire” and remain the property of TDA.
Key Responsibilities
Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements and processes.
Translate requirements into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
Analyze policies and assess impact on automated systems.
Perform QA on user stories and validate functional and non-functional requirements.
Develop and execute test cases, including web and mobile applications.
Identify and support process improvements through automation.
Prepare and review project and testing deliverables.
Develop training materials and conduct user training sessions.
Troubleshoot application issues and recommend solutions.
Provide QA consultation and support deployment activities.
Coordinate with vendors and manage scope, acceptance, and invoicing.
Minimum Requirements
8+ years of experience in Business Analysis within Applications / Software Development.
8+ years of experience working in Agile environments, including user story creation, Agile ceremonies, and leading refinement and sprint planning sessions.
8+ years of experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools.
Ability to perform highly complex senior-level business analysis with minimal supervision.
Experience coordinating with vendors and contractors.
Strong background in business process improvement through automation.
Experience in application analysis, troubleshooting, and solution implementation.
Experience providing quality assurance consultation and oversight.
Experience reviewing complex deliverables such as design documentation, test plans, and risk assessments.
Experience developing training curricula and conducting formal training sessions.
Experience in QA activities, test case development, and change request management.
Experience with licensing systems and understanding of the full license lifecycle.
Preferred Requirements
Previous experience working with Texas Department of Agriculture systems.
Experience with Texas state licensing agencies.
Experience gathering mobile application requirements, performing mobile testing, and creating wireframes.