Business Analyst II/III

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

Performs highly advanced business analysis work by analyzing, developing, and improving financial reports, processes, and workflows to support the Finance Division and all its branches. Oversees the development, enhancement, and/or maintenance of information resources applications for the Department. Leverages a modern technology stack to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Will work as a contributor and collaborator with the Technical Services team within the Financial Management Division. Work requires regular contact with vendors, contractors, information providers, project managers, and Department management. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervised and assume direct accountability for the work product. This position reports to the Financial and Business Services Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin, Computer Science, Manage Info Systems, or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
Business Analyst II - 3 years business-related analysis, technical system analysis and design, project management and/or support. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Business Analyst III - 4 years business-related analysis, technical system analysis and design, project management and/or support. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate and/or advanced degrees are highly preferred
Knowledge of project management, data analysis, and delivering information technology improvements
Methods, processes and tools used in the analysis of business processes and for the rapid development of software applications
Systems development using analysis, design and documentation methodologies
Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
Expertise in data integration and ETL concepts and experience with connecting multiple data sources and ensuring data integrity
Knowledge of accounting principles, cost analysis, forecasting, state-level financial reporting standards, budgeting, and compliance requirements
Analyzing issues, facts and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
Analyzing business, technical and managerial problems and developing, recommending and implementing effective solutions
Maintaining effective working relationships with others
Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures; composing correspondence and technical documents
Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities and developing and giving presentations
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data. Determining business needs
Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
Shows integrity and ethical behavior, respects confidentiality, business ethics and organizational standards
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and go

Responsibilities

Derive system and functional requirements from business needs and facilitate implementation
Develop conceptual models for redesigning business processes
Create project plans for executive information management projects
Analyze diverse data repositories and design executive-level reports
Test, validate, update, and enhance applications
Compose progress/status reports and prepare presentations
Plan and coordinate delivery of complex business and information analyses
Monitor implementation processes and conduct follow-up for workshops
Perform benchmark comparisons of business processes
Stay informed on policies, procedures, and legislation impacting business areas
Perform additional duties as assigned
Manage third-party vendor relationships and coordinate with implementation partners
Coordinate upgrades and patches for Financial Management Division applications
Create and maintain business requirement documents, SOPs, and training materials
Develop and maintain Tableau reports, dashboards, and analytics tools
Plan and coordinate delivery of complex business analyses and IT-based applications
Develops complex queries for data analysis
Support business and technical teams in process improvement
Assist in testing, validating, and enhancing applications
Perform additional duties as assigned