Business Analyst

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Business Analyst to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team. Work Location: Hybrid, 3 days remote with 2 days onsite (Tuesdays & Wednesdays). Candidates must be local to Austin, TX • • Responsibilities 8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Min 5 years of experience, served as a liaison between the Business community and Customer IT Teams (i.e., Architecture, Project Delivery, Application Sustain, etc.). Strong experience as a Data Analyst in analyzing raw data, and as a Business Analyst in requirements gathering, understanding technology, and any project management experience with PMP are a huge plus. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry-standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs. 8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Min 5 years of experience, served as a liaison between the Business community and Customer IT Teams (i.e., Architecture, Project Delivery, Application Sustain, etc.). Strong experience as a Data Analyst in analyzing raw data, and as a Business Analyst in requirements gathering, understanding technology, and any project management experience with PMP are a huge plus. This position also requires working closely with IT and Contract Management Support (CMS) staff to develop and maintain clear, user friendly documentation for internal applications. This role focuses on translating application functionality, enhancements, and updates into guides and reference materials that help end users effectively use the systems. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with IT developers, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand application functionality and enhancements • Develop and maintain user guides, how to documents, and other application related documentation • Create and maintain visual aids, including screenshots and step by step visuals, to support written instructions • Update documentation and visual materials to reflect new features, enhancements, or system changes developed by IT staff • Organize and present technical information in a clear, concise, and accessible manner for non-technical users • Ensure all documentation and visual content is accurate, current, and aligned with application functionality • Participate in meetings, demos, or walkthroughs to gather information on system changes and updates • Assist in updates and development of training materials Qualifications Minimum Requirements: 8 years of: • Extensive experience reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business systems and user needs. • Experience and thorough understanding of the business analysis areas of knowledge and its associated activities and tasks. • Experience participating in software development reviews and providing advice and assistance to other team members in analysis, design, and test. • Experience performing or participating in unit testing, support system testing, and user acceptance testing. • Extensive skill in planning and organizing work to meet goals and complete multiple assignments without compromising accuracy. • Experience in software development lifecycle methodologies. Preferred: 8 years of: • Extensive skill in effective verbal and written communications with both IT and business professionals and clients. 2 years of: • Experience creating user focused technical or instructional documentation. • Experience developing or maintaining screenshots or other visual aids to support user documentation. • Ability to work effectively with staff and translate technical concepts into plain language. Overview At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including: • Highly competitive pay rates • Local support staff for responsive, personal service • Comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing) • Life insurance • A 401(K) plan with company match • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks. Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.