Senior Business Data Analyst / Agile Project Lead (Hybrid – Austin, TX)

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite required) Duration: April 2026 – August 2026 (Extension Possible) Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST Hours: Up to 1,040 hours Work Authorization: U.S.-based candidates only (Local candidates required) Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Data Analyst / Agile Project Lead to support a large-scale data and analytics platform initiative. This role blends business analysis, data analysis, project management, QA oversight, and Scrum leadership. You will play a critical role in expanding enterprise reporting and analytics capabilities while acting as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, internal IT teams, and external vendors. Key Responsibilities Business & Data Analysis • Analyze business systems, workflows, and user needs to align with organizational strategy • Gather, document, and validate business and technical requirements • Perform data analysis on raw datasets to support reporting and analytics solutions • Lead business process mapping and reengineering initiatives • Develop detailed functional specifications and system documentation Project & Program Management • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables • Provide regular status reporting, executive updates, and risk assessments • Conduct financial analysis including cost/benefit, ROI, and buy vs. build evaluations • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies Agile / Scrum Leadership • Serve as Scrum Master for the project team • Facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) • Coordinate with internal teams and vendor development teams • Ensure alignment between business priorities and Agile delivery Stakeholder & Vendor Management • Act as the primary liaison between business units, IT teams, and vendors • Lead meetings with stakeholders and vendor sprint teams • Ensure clear communication and alignment across all parties • Support Quality Assurance (QA) activities and validation processes Required Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in: • Business Analysis • Project Management • Managing enterprise-scale data or analytics projects • Agile project delivery (preferably in government or large enterprise environments) • 5+ years serving as a liaison between business and IT teams (Architecture, Delivery, Support, etc.) • Strong experience in: • Data analysis (working with raw data) • Requirements gathering and documentation • Business process reengineering • Proven ability to work independently on complex initiatives with minimal supervision • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Jira or similar project management tools • Background in Quality Assurance (QA) • Experience with structured delivery frameworks (e.g., state or enterprise frameworks) • Familiarity with data/reporting platforms and analytics environments • Agile certifications: • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) • PMI-ACP or equivalent • PMP certification is a strong plus Work Environment • Hybrid role: • 3 days onsite (Tuesday–Thursday required) • 2 days remote (subject to change; may increase onsite requirement) • Must be local to Austin, TX • Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required (pre-approved)