Information Technology Business Analyst

Direct Client: Texas Health and Human Services Commission Job Title: IT Business Analyst Duration: 6+Months Location: Austin, Texas 78751 (Remote) Position Type: Contract Hours Per Week: 40 Hr Interview Type: Webcam or In-Person Ceipal ID: STX_BA613_MA Requirement ID: 529601613 Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Business Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Business Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. 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. 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. Job Description 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 Additional job details and special considerations The Community Services (CS) division of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is looking for a highly motivated individual to be an integral part of transforming the Texas No Wrong Door system towards a modernized and efficient system of referrals. The Texas No Wrong Door system is a network of “front doors” that coordinate access to long-term services and supports (LTSS) offered by state and local organizations through a person-centered approach. This position reports directly to the Director of the Office of Aging Services Coordination. The individual performs highly complex (senior-level) business analysis work involving: creating and executing a plan for secret shoppers to interact with the NWD system to identify strengths and gaps in receiving an appropriate referral for LTSS; working closely with business stakeholders to elicit, document, and analyze business requirements and user needs for an interoperable system of referrals between “doors”; reviewing and assessing existing business processes to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement; and assessing potential solutions and making recommendations to improve the quality of IT solutions to meet business needs. Additionally, the position performs a liaison function connecting program areas, internal and external stakeholders, subject matter experts, and the IT department to identify stakeholder and end user business requirements and to coordinate the automation of new or improved existing IT systems to improve business operations. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Additionally, experience with government regulations and processes is preferred. Skills: 8 Years Required Skilled in eliciting business and technical requirements 8 Years Required Skilled in communicating complex design and technical issues, as well as writing business cases and planning documents 8 Years Required Skilled in effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills 8 Years Required Skilled in gathering input, formulating a plan, and carrying it to fruition 8 Years Required Skilled in providing exceptional follow-through and customer-service 1 Years Preferred Experience with government regulations and processes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/ contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant. Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology. Website: https://www.vgroupinc.com/publicsector LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/v-group/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VGroupIT Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vgroupinc