Business Analyst 3

Job Overview:

• This position will entail working on a web-based Java/Oracle application that is used by internal agency staff from several divisions across the enterprise, related to the management of agency contracts.
• The person selected for this position will be a highly motivated and skilled Product Owner/Business Analyst working closely with a dynamic development team.
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the ability to effectively manage and prioritize tasks to ensure that successful on-time delivery is accomplished.
• This person will work closely with stakeholders, development teams, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet the needs of our users.
• Collaboration with the delivery teams and application users to gather requirements, perform detailed analysis of requirements to develop requirements and design for required system modifications, complete business requirement documents, user stories, and business area collaboration and/or coordination.

Responsibilities:

• 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 Functions:

• Will also work daily with technical teams to coordinate demos, UAT, code releases, project/product management level planning, and user communication as necessary. Must have experience working in an Agile environment. Some on-call support may be required depending on project phase.

EXPERIENCE-

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 8 Years: Business Analyst Experience.
• 8 Years: SQL Experience.
• 8 Years: System Reporting (Oracle, SQL).
• 8 Years: Systems Testing (Unit, Integration, UAT).
• 8 Years: Agile Software Development Methodologies Experience.
• 8 Years: Experience in the delivery of complex Java/Oracle applications.
• 5 Years: Excellent communication skills (verbal and in writing).
• 2 Years: Project and/or Product Management experience.
• 2 Years: Expertise in prioritizing tasks and features to ensure the team focuses on high-value deliverables.
• 2 Years: Experience with Jira

Contract Details:

• The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st Street Austin, TX 78751.
• This position is Hybrid, so work onsite is required 1 day (Fridays) out of the week. 4 days out of the week will be remote. so we only allow candidates who are LOCAL to the Austin, Texas area only.
• Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
• Services are expected to start 04/28/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 900 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
• S# 529501338

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $59.60 - $63.89 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Business Analyst: 8 years (Required)
• SQL: 8 years (Required)
• System Reporting (Oracle, SQL): 8 years (Required)
• Systems Testing (Unit, Integration, UAT): 8 years (Required)
• Agile Software Development Methodologies: 8 years (Required)
• delivery of complex Java/Oracle applications: 8 years (Required)
• Project and/or Product Management: 2 years (Required)
• Jira: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Austin, TX 78751 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78751

Salary : $60 - $64