Analyze and evaluate business systems and user needs, perform business process reengineering, prepare solution options and financial analyses, document user requirements and program functions, and support TxEVER and vital records operational continuity across VSS.
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.
The division is requesting to retain this Business Analyst. They will continue to work on TxEVER and exceptional items to ensure continuity of business operations. The contractor will support front line business operations across multiple areas within VSS. VSS collects, registers, and amends vital records for legal and administrative purposes, and uses vital records data for mission critical public health purposes. In order to respond to the increased demand for Vital Records through the Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar (TxEVER) System and continuity of exceptional items. VSS is requesting approval for this current VSS Business Analyst contractor
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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.
YearsRequired/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Knowledge of and ability to interpret Texas Vital Statistics laws, policies, procedures and regulations.
8
Required
Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio)
8
Required
Skill in project planning and organization
8
Required
Skill in business analysis methodologies
8
Required
Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex information technology applications, policies, and issues
8
Required
Skill in developing creative and workable solutions to complex problems and issues
8
Required
Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals and groups
8
Required
Skill in using initiative and independent judgment and managing time effectively to establish priorities, organize tasks, and assign and direct the work of others
8
Required
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, including the ability to work with people under pressure, negotiating with multiple parties and resolving conflicts
8
Required
Skill in reading, interpreting and understanding material to prepare concise reports or appropriate responses for the review and/or signature of section managers and/or directors
8
Required
Skill in gathering, organizing and analyzing facts, recommending solutions and resolving work-related problems
8
Required
Skill in maintaining statistical and accounting records and producing data summaries
8
Required
Ability to manage small to medium sized projects when needed
8
Required
Ability to create project work plans
8
Required
Ability to produce accurate work estimates and monitor progress
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