Direct Client: Business Analyst @ Austin, TX – Hybrid – Only Locals

KSN Technologies.•Austin, TX

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

The agency is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a public health data modernization project within SHARP. The role gathers and documents business, functional, reporting, data, security, and user-access requirements. It facilitates stakeholder workshops; documents current- and future-state processes; develops user stories and acceptance criteria; supports data mapping and testing; manages requirements traceability; and coordinates reviews between program and technical teams. The Business Analyst also supports the project manager and helps keep the project on schedule and within budget. The successful candidate may be considered for a similar FTE position with the project. The position reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs, and formulates systems aligned with overall business strategies. It involves business process reengineering, identifying technology applications that can improve business effectiveness, preparing solution options and risk identifications, and conducting financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, and buy/build analyses. The role writes detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and the steps required to develop or modify computer programs. This is a five-month contract with the possibility of extension. The position is hybrid in Austin, Texas, with two remote days and three onsite days; the manager determines the required onsite days. Candidates must already reside in Texas, and an in-person interview is mandatory. Candidates must be able to work without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in business analysis, requirements elicitation, documentation, validation, and requirements traceability.
At least 8 years of experience in business process analysis, current-state and future-state workflows, gap analysis, and process improvement.
At least 5 years of experience serving as a liaison between the business community and customer IT teams.
Must already reside in Texas; candidates planning to relocate from out of state are not accepted.
Must be able to work without visa sponsorship.
Must attend a mandatory in-person interview.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience supporting or performing system testing, user acceptance testing, defect resolution, and requirements validation.
At least 5 years of business analysis experience for data integration, data warehousing, analytics, or reporting projects.
At least 3 years of experience as a project manager.
Strong data analyst experience analyzing raw data.
Experience gathering requirements and understanding technology.
Project management experience with PMP.

Responsibilities

Gather, document, and validate business, functional, reporting, data, security, and user-access requirements.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops and coordinate reviews between program and technical teams.
Document current-state and future-state processes, conduct gap analysis, and support process improvement and reengineering.
Develop user stories and acceptance criteria.
Support data mapping and testing, including system testing, user acceptance testing, defect resolution, and requirements validation.
Manage requirements traceability.
Analyze business systems and user needs, and formulate systems aligned with business strategies.
Prepare solution options, identify risks, and perform financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, and buy/build analyses.
Write detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.
Support the project manager and help keep the project on schedule and within budget.
Serve as a liaison between the business community and customer IT teams.