Business Analyst / Project Analyst

Skills:

Business Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Work Plans, Project Scheduling, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Process Analysis, Information Technology Applications, Policy Analysis, Texas Vital Statistics, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Statistical Records, Accounting Records, Data Summaries, Problem Solving, Work Estimation, Progress Tracking, Risk and Issue Tracking, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Resolution, Report Writing,

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst / Project Analyst to support Texas Vital Statistics operations, information technology initiatives, business analysis activities, and project management efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, project planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to interpret policies, regulations, and complex business and technology requirements.

The selected candidate will work with business stakeholders, project teams, management, and other parties to analyze complex issues, develop practical solutions, prepare reports, manage project activities, and support operational and technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply Texas Vital Statistics laws, policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable guidelines .
• Support the planning and management of small to medium-sized projects.
• Create and maintain detailed project work plans, schedules, milestones, and task assignments .
• Develop accurate work estimates and monitor project progress against approved timelines and deliverables.
• Apply business analysis methodologies to gather, document, analyze, and validate business and technical requirements.
• Analyze complex information technology applications, policies, processes, and operational issues.
• Gather, organize, and analyze facts to identify problems and recommend creative, practical, and workable solutions.
• Prepare concise reports, summaries, recommendations, and written responses for review and approval by section managers and directors.
• Maintain statistical and accounting records and prepare data summaries and management reports.
• Monitor project activities, identify risks and issues, track progress, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and communicate with multiple parties, including business users, technical teams, management, and project stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across teams and organizational levels.
• Facilitate communication, negotiate with stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and work effectively under pressure.
• Use independent judgment and initiative to establish priorities, organize tasks, manage time, and direct work assignments when required.
• Support project documentation, process improvement, requirements analysis, and operational planning activities.
• Review and interpret complex information and translate findings into clear recommendations and actionable deliverables.
• Perform other related project management, business analysis, and operational support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret Texas Vital Statistics laws, policies, procedures, and regulations .
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite , including:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Visio
• Strong project planning, organization, and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and practices.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex information technology applications, policies, processes, and issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop creative and practical solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative, independent judgment, and effective time management to prioritize and organize tasks.
• Ability to assign, coordinate, and direct work activities when required.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to negotiate with multiple parties and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand complex material and prepare concise reports and responses for management review.
• Strong research, fact-finding, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Experience maintaining statistical and accounting records and producing data summaries.
• Ability to manage small to medium-sized projects.
• Ability to develop project work plans and accurate work estimates.
• Experience monitoring project progress, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.