The Systems Analyst 3 role involves analyzing business requirements, documenting user needs, writing detailed specifications, and enhancing data systems. It requires collaboration with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable plans, focusing on process improvements and effective data communication.
Job Title: Systems Analyst 3 (Hybrid)
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
The Business Data Analyst will primarily focus on analyzing existing business requirements to understand current functionalities, data flows, and pain points. The role will then leverage this understanding to elicit and write comprehensive business requirements for new systems or enhancements.
A key responsibility will be translating complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements. The role must be well-versed in writing Epics and User Stories, including acceptance criteria, to effectively communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development and quality assurance teams. The role will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and system capabilities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong data analysis skills, an ability to document current state processes, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process and system improvements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for facilitating workshops, gathering information, and presenting findings to diverse audiences.
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/PreferredExperience10RequiredHands-on experience as a business data analyst in the Information Technology industry, demonstrating strong analytical and documentation skills.10RequiredProven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to analyze complex data-driven business problems and recommend actionable solutions.10RequiredExperience designing and optimizing data workflows and data management processes using modeling or mapping tools.10RequiredWell-versed in writing Epics and User Stories, including acceptance criteria, to effectively communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development and quality assurance teams8RequiredExperience creating and maintaining data-related documentation including data dictionaries, business requirement documents, and data mapping specifications.8RequiredExperience designing and presenting visual data models and dashboards to communicate trends, performance, and project timelines.8RequiredDemonstrated ability to lead data-focused meetings and interviews, document outcomes, and drive resolution of data-related issues.4PreferredBachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.4PreferredStrong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple data projects or assignments concurrently.3PreferredWorking knowledge of eligibility rules for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF programs, with experience interpreting and applying state and federal guidelines.3PreferredProven experience interpreting and applying policy within an integrated eligibility case management system.
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
The Business Data Analyst will primarily focus on analyzing existing business requirements to understand current functionalities, data flows, and pain points. The role will then leverage this understanding to elicit and write comprehensive business requirements for new systems or enhancements.
A key responsibility will be translating complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements. The role must be well-versed in writing Epics and User Stories, including acceptance criteria, to effectively communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development and quality assurance teams. The role will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and system capabilities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong data analysis skills, an ability to document current state processes, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process and system improvements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for facilitating workshops, gathering information, and presenting findings to diverse audiences.
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/PreferredExperience10RequiredHands-on experience as a business data analyst in the Information Technology industry, demonstrating strong analytical and documentation skills.10RequiredProven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to analyze complex data-driven business problems and recommend actionable solutions.10RequiredExperience designing and optimizing data workflows and data management processes using modeling or mapping tools.10RequiredWell-versed in writing Epics and User Stories, including acceptance criteria, to effectively communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development and quality assurance teams8RequiredExperience creating and maintaining data-related documentation including data dictionaries, business requirement documents, and data mapping specifications.8RequiredExperience designing and presenting visual data models and dashboards to communicate trends, performance, and project timelines.8RequiredDemonstrated ability to lead data-focused meetings and interviews, document outcomes, and drive resolution of data-related issues.4PreferredBachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.4PreferredStrong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple data projects or assignments concurrently.3PreferredWorking knowledge of eligibility rules for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF programs, with experience interpreting and applying state and federal guidelines.3PreferredProven experience interpreting and applying policy within an integrated eligibility case management system.
Top Skills
Data Analysis
Data Management Tools
Data Workflows
Modeling Tools
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