Senior Business Analyst | Austin, Texas, United States Senior Business Analyst - On Site, Austin, TX - $77-$87/hr
About the Role Join a dynamic team at the Stephen F. Austin Building in Austin, TX, as a Senior Business Analyst. In this high-impact, on-site contract role, you will drive the success of complex business systems, directly influencing mission-critical projects within federal child nutrition programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to innovative process improvements, and help shape technology solutions for statewide initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user requirements to document highly complex system needs - Develop and maintain detailed system documents to support efficient system design and uphold quality standards - Design and execute robust test plans, facilitating user acceptance testing to validate system functionality - Analyze program policies and procedures for their impact on automated systems and recommend process reengineering - Serve as a key liaison between business and IT teams, providing expert consultation and documentation throughout the project lifecycle - Identify risks and propose effective mitigation strategies at all project stages - Communicate project status and updates to all stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment - Coordinate service request responses, technical specification reviews, system integration, and testing activities - Work independently and collaboratively to deliver creative solutions for complex challenges - Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Required Skills and Experience
- 8+ years as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role - 5+ years of experience bridging Business and IT teams - Hands-on experience with the Texas Automated Nutrition System (TANS) - Proven ability to write system requirements for federal child nutrition programs, preferably with TDA - Proficiency in system documentation, test planning, and risk analysis
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated success in process reengineering - Strong stakeholder communication and project reporting abilities - Familiarity with state or federal system compliance
Benefits
- Competitive pay range: $77-$87/hr - On-site collaboration in a state government environment - Opportunities to lead high-visibility projects and drive impactful change - Expand your expertise in federal nutrition program systems and policy-driven IT projects
How to Apply
Take the next step in your career as a Senior Business Analyst. Submit your updated resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and system expertise. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for interviews.
About the Role Join a dynamic team at the Stephen F. Austin Building in Austin, TX, as a Senior Business Analyst. In this high-impact, on-site contract role, you will drive the success of complex business systems, directly influencing mission-critical projects within federal child nutrition programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to innovative process improvements, and help shape technology solutions for statewide initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user requirements to document highly complex system needs - Develop and maintain detailed system documents to support efficient system design and uphold quality standards - Design and execute robust test plans, facilitating user acceptance testing to validate system functionality - Analyze program policies and procedures for their impact on automated systems and recommend process reengineering - Serve as a key liaison between business and IT teams, providing expert consultation and documentation throughout the project lifecycle - Identify risks and propose effective mitigation strategies at all project stages - Communicate project status and updates to all stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment - Coordinate service request responses, technical specification reviews, system integration, and testing activities - Work independently and collaboratively to deliver creative solutions for complex challenges - Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Required Skills and Experience
- 8+ years as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role - 5+ years of experience bridging Business and IT teams - Hands-on experience with the Texas Automated Nutrition System (TANS) - Proven ability to write system requirements for federal child nutrition programs, preferably with TDA - Proficiency in system documentation, test planning, and risk analysis
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated success in process reengineering - Strong stakeholder communication and project reporting abilities - Familiarity with state or federal system compliance
Benefits
- Competitive pay range: $77-$87/hr - On-site collaboration in a state government environment - Opportunities to lead high-visibility projects and drive impactful change - Expand your expertise in federal nutrition program systems and policy-driven IT projects
How to Apply
Take the next step in your career as a Senior Business Analyst. Submit your updated resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and system expertise. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for interviews.