Business Analyst 3 (4/23)

Hybrid Role: Office is in Austin, Texas

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder for this role

No 3rd Parties or C2C please

POSITION OBJECTIVES

• Enhance Early Childhood Integrated Data System:  Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for the early childhood integrated data system project.  Ensure the data system aligns with the agency's mission to improve outcomes for Texas students.
• User Experience Design:  Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.  Develop user experience designs that adhere to agency-wide design standards and industry best practices.  Partner with the product team to create intuitive and effective design solutions.
• Requirements Management:  Serve as the primary liaison between the program/customer community and the software development team.  Document and manage requirements throughout the software development life cycle.  Verify that all requirements are met, including post-implementation enhancements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:  Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met.  Facilitate communication and collaboration between different teams and departments.
• Continuous Improvement:  Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.  Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate new methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
• Quality Assurance:  Ensure that all design and development work meets quality standards.  Conduct regular reviews and audits to maintain high standards of work.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

8 Required - Experience eliciting requirements from interviews with customers and creating well-written system requirements

8 Required - Experience with software development life cycles (SDLCs)

8 Required - Business process re-engineering and software process flow improvement experience

8 Required - Experience developing user stories and use cases that conform to business analysis best practices

8 Required - Experience designing mockups and/or wireframes that conform to UX best practices

5 Required - Demonstrated Strong Communication And Facilitation Skills

5 Required - Demonstrated strong writing and organization skills

4 Required - Documented experience developing wireframes, mockups, & prototypes in Figma or comparable design software

3 Required - Experience ensuring designs and website conform to federal accessibility guidelines

3 Preferred - Documented work experience with the requirements management software "Modern Requirements"

3 Preferred - Documented work experience with the issue tracking software "Atlassian Jira"

2 Preferred - Documented experience working for or closely with TEA or another state or local education agency

1 Preferred - Documented work experience in early childhood care and education