Business Data Analyst (Only Local to Austin)

• • Position will be 2 days (Wednesdays and Fridays) remote with 3 days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY. • Please DO NOT submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas. I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Systems Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s). Level Description 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. Job Description Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system. Additional job details and special considerations The Business Data Analyst will primarily focus on analyzing existing business requirements to understand current functionalities, data flows, and pain points. The role will then leverage this understanding to elicit and write comprehensive business requirements for new systems or enhancements. A key responsibility will be translating complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements. The role must be 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. The role will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and system capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong data analysis skills, an ability to document current state processes, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process and system improvements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for facilitating workshops, gathering information, and presenting findings to diverse audiences. II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS      Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/Preferred Experience 13 Required Hands-on experience as a business data analyst in the Information Technology industry, demonstrating strong analytical and documentation skills. 13 Required Proven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to analyze complex data-driven business problems and recommend actionable solutions. 10 Required Experience designing and optimizing data workflows and data management processes using modeling or mapping tools. 10 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 Required Experience creating and maintaining data-related documentation including data dictionaries, business requirement documents, and data mapping specifications. 8 Required Experience designing and presenting visual data models and dashboards to communicate trends, performance, and project timelines. 8 Required Demonstrated ability to lead data-focused meetings and interviews, document outcomes, and drive resolution of data-related issues. 4 Preferred Bachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted. 4 Preferred Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple data projects or assignments concurrently.