Business Analyst III

Business Analyst III

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is seeking three (3) experienced Business Analyst III professionals to support complex business and technical initiatives. The selected candidates will be responsible for analyzing business systems, documenting requirements, supporting system design, and ensuring successful delivery of application solutions. All deliverables will be considered "works made for hire" and remain the property of TDA. Candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check as required by Texas law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and evaluate complex business systems and user needs
• Develop and maintain detailed system documentation and requirements
• Create and execute test plans and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Analyze program policies and assess impacts on automated systems
• Act as a liaison between business and IT teams
• Provide guidance on system analysis, design, configuration, and implementation
• Reengineer business processes and identify technology improvements
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Communicate project status and updates to stakeholders
• Support service request lifecycle including requirements gathering and validation
• Monitor system integration and ensure readiness before implementation
• Work independently and collaboratively on complex assignments
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Staff Baseline Requirements:

• Attend scheduled meetings
• Meet project deadlines
• Organize and manage assigned tasks effectively
• Deliver high-quality work in a timely and efficient manner

Candidate Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Requirements:
• 8 Years Required Experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role
• 5 Years Required Experience with Agile methodology, user stories, and business-IT liaison work
• 1 Year Required Experience with Texas Automated Nutrition System (TANS)
• 1 Year Required Experience writing system requirements aligned with federal child nutrition programs