Business Data Analyst

City : Austin State : Texas Neos is Seeking a Business Data Analyst for a contract role for with our client in Austin, TX. • HYRBIRD - ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE AUSTIN AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED • • • Position will be 2 days remote with 3 days (Mon, Tues & Thurs) required to be ONSITE at at 4601 W Gudalupe St, Austin, Texas 78751 No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details. Description Of Services The Business Data Analyst understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, and performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. This role analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processes or improve existing computer systems. Responsibilities include conferring with organizational personnel to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and determine specific input and output requirements such as forms of data input, data summarization, and report formats. The analyst writes detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs. They also review computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine feasibility of requested program changes. The Business Data Analyst will focus on analyzing existing business requirements to understand current functionalities, data flows, and pain points. Using this understanding, they will elicit and write comprehensive business requirements for new systems or enhancements. A key responsibility includes translating complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements. The role requires expertise in writing Epics and User Stories, including acceptance criteria, to communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development and quality assurance teams. Collaboration with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams is essential to ensure alignment between business objectives and system capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong data analysis skills, the ability to document current state processes, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process and system improvements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required for facilitating workshops, gathering information, and presenting findings to diverse audiences. Candidate Skills And Qualifications • 13 years (Required): Hands-on experience as a Business Data Analyst in the Information Technology industry, demonstrating strong analytical and documentation skills. • 13 years (Required): Proven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to analyze complex data-driven business problems and recommend actionable solutions. • 10 years (Required): Experience designing and optimizing data workflows and data management processes using modeling or mapping tools. • 10 years (Required): Well-versed in writing Epics and User Stories, including acceptance criteria, to effectively communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development and quality assurance teams. • 8 years (Required): Experience creating and maintaining data-related documentation, including data dictionaries, business requirement documents, and data mapping specifications. • 8 years (Required): Experience designing and presenting visual data models and dashboards to communicate trends, performance, and project timelines. • 8 years (Required): Demonstrated ability to lead data-focused meetings and interviews, document outcomes, and drive resolution of data-related issues. • 4 years (Preferred): Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field (equivalent experience may be substituted). • 4 years (Preferred): Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple data projects or assignments concurrently. #DICE