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Business Analyst
Austin, TX - Hybrid
One Year Contract
We are currently hiring candidates who are authorized to work on our W2.
Candidate with previous state/govt client experience is preferred.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires the services of Business Analyst hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification of Business Analyst, Level 2, Emerging Technology and the specifications outlined in this document for DPS. Various technology and innovation projects that directly impact the daily operations of DPS to achieve Agency missions, goals, and objectives.
Scope of Work
The following describes the work that will be done by Business Analyst Level 2:
Support current DPS projects and priorities in the facilitation of gathering themes/epics/user stories/acceptance criteria and analysis of existing requirements documentation. Directly support project and development teams on various initiatives to improve agency effectiveness, compliance with applicable statutes, and enhance service delivery capabilities. Facilitate project development and quality assurance discussions on gathering story points to use for a predictive level of effort model.
Deliverables:
(1) Creating themes/epics/user stories/acceptance criteria according to Agency standards.
(2) Convert existing use cases to actionable user stories/epics/acceptance criteria in Jira.
(3) Analyze existing process documentation and document potential opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.
(4) Support development and implementation of various initiatives.
Candidate Skills, Qualifications & Experience (add the required skills and corresponding minimum required number of years). You may also add any preferred skills with the corresponding number of years)
- Required: 3-5 years of experience in the field or related field as a senior level Business Analyst (technical/emerging technology)
- Required: 3-5 years of experience with a basic working knowledge of Agile project management methodology/practices
- Preferred: 1-2 years of experience understanding and documentation of use cases
- Preferred: 1-2 years of experience process documentation mapping
Work Hours and Location: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday, Hybrid schedule based on project/initiative needs, physical location as needed 5805 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
- CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements: | ||
Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
4 | Required | Working knowledge of Agile project management methodology/practices |
3 | Required | In the field or related technology field as senior level Business Analyst |
1 | Preferred | Understanding and documentation of use cases |
1 | Preferred | Process documentation mapping |