Business Analyst II

Cayuse Holdings•Austin, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Business Analyst II is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business systems and user needs. This role will formulate system designs to align with overall business strategies while leveraging expertise in business process reengineering, technology applications, and industry-standard methodologies to enhance organizational effectiveness. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Requirements

Knowledge of BABOK Guide principles, including elicitation, requirements analysis, and validation.
Knowledge of gap analysis methodologies—comparing current state vs. desired state and identifying missing capabilities.
Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of computer systems or management information systems.
Knowledge of process or systems analysis and design work.
Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
5 years of Business analysis experience, including requirements elicitation and documentation, gap analysis, and testing.
Must be able to pass a background check.
May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Skill in defining all types of requirements, functional specifications, and other deliverables.
Skill in policy interpretation and translating regulations into system requirements.
Skill in requirements elicitation techniques such as techniques such as interviews, workshops, document analysis, observation, and surveys.
Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues and in building consensus.
Skill in interpersonal relationships, including the ability to work with people under pressure, negotiate among multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of personnel in governmental entities.
Skill in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and problem-solving.
Ability to create clear, complete, and actionable requirements documentation.
Ability to ensure accuracy in documenting system functionality and regulatory requirements.
Ability to identify compliance gaps and propose feasible solutions.
Ability to adapt effectively to evolving regulations and system complexities.
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

7 years of experience with Microsoft Excel
5 years of Microsoft PowerBI
3 years of experience with Microsoft PowerAutomate
1 year of experience with Jotform

Responsibilities

Elicit and document business requirements for the existing Solicitation Review System, ensuring accuracy and effective communication with stakeholders and the development team.
Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and leading all requirements-gathering meetings.
Conduct gap analysis of existing system functionality against desired system functionality for the Solicitation Review System, including workflows and reporting through PowerBI.
Collaborate daily with the Senior Systems Advisor to track the development and implementation of requirements and test new and existing system functionality for adherence to business requirements for the Solicitation Review System.
Update and maintain requirements documentation throughout the life of the project.
Report weekly to the Director of Contract Compliance Unit regarding progress, potential issues, and overall status.
Other duties as assigned .