OnePlan Business Analyst

Role Description

This is a remote position. The OnePlan Business Analyst will support the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on the OnePlan project and broader Integrated Data Systems (IDS) initiatives. This role is responsible for:

• Inventorying TEA and external data systems to develop a comprehensive, vendor-ready data map.
• Assessing data quality to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and standardization needs across systems.
• Designing a scalable data integration strategy that improves data accessibility, interoperability, and usability, aligned with TEA's implementation of the Ed-Fi Data Standard.
• Gathering and documenting business and system requirements in Modern Requirements format, including process flows, skip logic, system interdependencies, and user interface mock-ups.
• Translating business and system requirements into functional requirements for vendor design and development.
• Supporting additional IDS team workstreams, including LASO, GSA, and OneSystem.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in business requirements gathering, functional requirements documentation, and business process mapping.
• 8 years of experience in data mapping, data analysis, data quality assessment, data governance, and data integration.
• 3 years of experience documenting system integrations, APIs, ETL processes, and data flows.
• 3 years of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio (or equivalent), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 3 years of proficiency with SQL and business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• 2 years of proficiency with requirements management and project tools, such as DevOps, Jira, and Modern Requirements.
• 2 years of proficiency with the Ed-Fi Data Standard/data interoperability frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Data Analyst leading requirements gathering, business process analysis, and functional documentation for technology implementation projects.
• Experience analyzing complex data environments, documenting data sources and integrations, and developing data governance, data quality, and integration strategies.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into clear functional requirements and collaborate effectively with cross-functional business, technical, and vendor teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience working with state agencies, the education sector, or related fields.

Additional Requirements

• Must live in the United States; Texas based candidates are preferred.
• Services are expected to begin September 1, 2026, and conclude by March 1, 2027, with total hours not to exceed 1,150.
• May be required to work outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Work Location and Schedule

• Location: William B. Travis State Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays.
• Work Arrangement: Telework.