Senior Business Analyst – Data & Reporting

ZipStaff•Austin, TX

11h•Remote

About The Position

ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to perform advanced business analysis for complex, emerging technology hardware and software projects supporting Mainframe Reports at a state regulatory agency focused on oil and gas. The work focuses on data analysis, root cause analysis of data errors, data flow documentation, report development, and data publishing to the DIR Open Data Portal or the agency website. The role requires knowledge of Power BI, Snowflake, and data publishing. The analyst gathers, develops, and documents requirements; reviews, assesses, and develops business processes; and creates and validates user acceptance testing. The position also provides research and special project support to users. Deliverables and materials must follow established processes and procedures, maintain consistent quality, and use accepted business analysis methodologies. The role works under limited to minimal direction, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment, and may assign or supervise others.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience with strong interpersonal, collaborative, analytical, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills in English.
At least 8 years of experience gathering requirements and creating reports.
At least 8 years of experience facilitating the creation and analysis of business requirements and working with business-area personnel to design technical solutions.
At least 5 years participating in and providing guidance on user acceptance testing, training, and implementation-related activities.
At least 2 years of experience with Snowflake and Power BI.
Ability to work fully remotely.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
Background supporting mainframe reporting environments or publishing data to open data portals.
Experience supervising or guiding other analysts.
Familiarity with state regulatory or government agency processes.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced business analysis for complex projects supporting Mainframe Reports.
Gather, develop, and document requirements using multiple methods.
Review, assess, and develop business processes.
Create and validate user acceptance testing.
Conduct data analysis and root cause analysis of data errors.
Document data flows and develop reports.
Support data posting on the DIR Open Data Portal or agency website.
Ensure deliverables and materials follow established processes and procedures, maintain consistent quality, and use accepted business analysis methodologies.
Provide research and special project support to users.
Work with limited supervision and considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment; may assign and/or supervise the work of others.