Business Analyst - BA 25-29337

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
No Travel Required

Skills

Test Plans
Specification Gathering
System Documentation
System Requirements
Return On Investment
Process Analysis
Process Reengineering
Production Support
Risk Assessment
Mentorship
Performance Monitoring
Policies and Procedures
Quality Assurance
Corrective And Preventive Action
Editing
Financial Analysis
Leadership
Auditing
Business Process
Business Rules
Business Systems
Documentation
Root Cause Analysis
SSP
Technical Writing

Job Details

Title: Business Analyst
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 Months
Interview Type: In Person
Work Model: Hybrid 3 days remote, 2 days onsite (Mondays & Fridays required onsite)

Job Description

We are seeking a Business Analyst 2 to support business process analysis and IT system requirements within Social Services Applications (SSA) and related areas. This position will review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs, formulating systems to align with overall business strategies.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in business process reengineering, identifying opportunities to apply technology solutions to business problems, and preparing detailed documentation such as business requirements, functional specifications, and technical designs. The role requires working across highly complex IT systems and collaborating with business units and external stakeholders to ensure system functionality aligns with program policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs.

  • Formulate systems to parallel business strategies.

  • Reengineer business processes and identify opportunities for technology solutions.

  • Prepare solution options, risk assessments, and financial analyses (cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc.).

  • Write detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to modify or develop systems.

  • Provide analysis and guidance to agency areas regarding system functionality, policies, and procedures.

  • Analyze program policies and determine impacts on automated systems (TIERS, SSP, EST, etc.).

  • Serve as senior analyst for developing and implementing business rules, requirements, and technical specifications.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain QA processes, standards, and performance monitoring.

  • Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans for IT systems and processes.

  • Conduct peer reviews of business requirements and coordinate technical writing/editing reviews.

  • Review complex project deliverables (charters, design docs, test plans, risk assessments) and provide recommendations.

  • Produce documentation and responses to internal/external audit requests.

  • Prepare and present reports and communications to staff and executive leadership.

  • Provide production support and technical assistance to users of SSA eligibility systems.

Candidate Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements (Must Have):

  • 4+ years of experience mentoring and providing consultation to Social Services Applications (SSA) staff.

  • 4+ years of experience analyzing and interpreting technical information, including regulations, policy, and system documentation.

  • 4+ years of experience translating user/business needs into technical requirements and communicating technical instructions to system users.

  • 4+ years of experience planning and coordinating individual and group work activities.

  • 4+ years of experience detecting and diagnosing application problems.

  • 4+ years of experience creating technical designs for problem solutions.

  • 4+ years of experience working professionally with a broad range of stakeholders.

  • 4+ years of experience preparing concise business requirements, technical specifications, and related artifacts.

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