Job Title: Senior Business Analyst – Public Health Data Modernization
Client: State of Texas
Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid Onsite)
Overall Experience: Minimum 13+ Years as a Business Analyst
Healthcare Experience: Minimum 5+ Years working with any State Healthcare Agency
Work Arrangement: 2 Days Remote + 3 Days Onsite
Local Candidates Only: Candidates must currently reside in Texas.
Note: Candidates with only traditional BA experience (requirements gathering and BRD preparation) without hands-on data analysis and healthcare/public health project exposure will not be a suitable match.
Onsite Requirements
3 days onsite at Austin, Texas.
2 days remote.
This is a strict Texas-local requirement.
Candidates currently residing outside Texas who are planning to relocate will NOT be considered.
Interview Process – Mandatory
First Round: Microsoft Teams Interview.
Final Round: In-Person Interview at Austin, Texas.
Both interview rounds are mandatory. No changes or exceptions will be permitted.
Position Overview
The State of Texas is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support Public Health Data Modernization initiatives.
The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in business analysis, data analysis, business process analysis, requirements management, stakeholder coordination, and healthcare data integration.
Important: This is NOT a traditional Business Analyst position focused only on requirements gathering and BRD documentation.
The client expects a hands-on Business Analyst who can understand complex business problems, analyze raw data, work closely with technical and architecture teams, document business and technical solutions, and support the complete project lifecycle.
Required Skills & Experience
1. Business Analysis & Requirements Management
Minimum 13+ years of Business Analyst experience.
Strong experience in requirements elicitation, gathering, analysis, documentation, validation, and requirements traceability.
Experience preparing BRDs, functional specifications, user stories, and other requirements documentation.
Strong knowledge of AS-IS / TO-BE analysis, gap analysis, business process modeling, and workflow improvement.
Ability to translate complex business requirements into functional and technical solutions.
2. Data Analysis & Data Modernization
Hands-on experience analyzing raw data and identifying business and data-related issues.
Experience with SQL, data mapping, ETL, and data validation.
Experience supporting data integration, data warehousing, analytics, and reporting projects.
Understanding of data flows, data quality, data transformation, and data governance.
Experience coordinating with data architects, developers, and technical teams.
3. Healthcare / Public Health Domain
Minimum 5+ years of experience working with any State Healthcare Agency.
Experience supporting healthcare, public health, or government agency projects.
Understanding of healthcare data integration, reporting, and modernization initiatives.
Experience gathering and documenting healthcare data, security, user-access, and reporting requirements.
4. Stakeholder & Technical Team Coordination
Strong experience coordinating with business stakeholders, architecture teams, development teams, and project leadership.
Ability to communicate business problems and technical solutions effectively.
Experience managing cross-functional requirements and resolving business/technical gaps.
5. Testing & Project Lifecycle
Experience supporting system testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), requirements validation, and defect resolution.
Experience documenting test scenarios, validating deliverables, and ensuring requirements are met.
Experience supporting projects throughout the complete SDLC.
6. Project Management Experience
Minimum 3+ years of project management experience.
PMP certification.
Experience managing project requirements, schedules, risks, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.
Ability to coordinate project activities and track progress against milestones.
Important Candidate Requirements
Minimum 13+ years of Business Analyst experience is mandatory.
Minimum 5+ years working with any State Healthcare Agency is mandatory.
Candidates must currently reside in Texas.
Out-of-state candidates planning to relocate will NOT be accepted.
Strong hands-on data analysis experience, including SQL, data mapping, ETL, and data validation, is required.
Experience in data modernization, healthcare data integration, data warehousing, or analytics projects is highly important.
Minimum 3+ years of project management experience and PMP certification are required.
Candidates must be available for 3 days onsite in Austin, TX.
Final in-person interview at Austin, TX is mandatory.
Please submit only qualified Texas-based candidates who meet the mandatory healthcare agency experience and Business Analyst requirements.
