Job Title: Business Data Analyst
Client: State of Texas
Work Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)
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The analyst will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to define Epics, User Stories, and acceptance criteria. Responsibilities also include conducting cost/benefit analysis, documenting current and future state workflows, and ensuring alignment between business goals and system functionality.
You will lead data-focused workshops, gather requirements, create detailed documentation, and support development and QA teams throughout the SDLC.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze business objectives, current workflows, system capabilities, and data flows to identify gaps and opportunities.
Conduct studies, evaluate alternative solutions, and perform cost/benefit analysis.
Elicit, document, and validate business requirements, functional specifications, data mappings, and process documentation.
Write comprehensive Epics, User Stories, and acceptance criteria for system enhancements and new features.
Collaborate with business and IT teams to ensure accurate interpretation of requirements.
Present visual data models, dashboards, and reports to communicate trends and insights.
Lead data-focused meetings, interviews, and JAD sessions to gather and clarify requirements.
Support unit, system, and user acceptance testing by validating requirements and reviewing system functionality.
Required Qualifications
12+ years of hands-on experience as a Business Data Analyst in the IT industry.
Proven ability to analyze complex, data-driven business problems and recommend actionable solutions.
Strong experience designing and optimizing data workflows using modeling/mapping tools.
Expertise in writing Epics, User Stories, and acceptance criteria.
Experience preparing data dictionaries, BRDs, FRDs, and data mapping documents.
Skilled in presenting visual data models, dashboards, and project timelines.
Demonstrated ability to lead data-centric discussions and resolve data-related issues.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Ability to manage multiple data-driven projects concurrently.
Working knowledge of SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF eligibility rules.
Experience applying policy within an integrated eligibility case management system.
Prior experience leading JAD sessions.
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