Business Data Analyst

Job Title: Business Data Analyst Location: Austin, TX – Hybrid Duration: Upto 12 months Rate: $Market All Inclusive Important: Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA (Within 50-mile radius). Prior STATE project experience is highly preferenced. Job Description: 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. Responsibilities: 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. Required Skills: 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 10 Required Hands-on experience as a business data analyst in the Information Technology industry, demonstrating strong analytical and documentation skills. 10 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. 3 Preferred Working knowledge of eligibility rules for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF programs, with experience interpreting and applying state and federal guidelines. 3 Preferred Proven experience interpreting and applying policy within an integrated eligibility case management system.