RRC - IT Business Analyst IV

Job Description The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transport and pipeline safety, natural gas utilities, the LP‑gas industry, and surface mining operations. This position is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. This onsite role requires the selected candidate to work from the RRC office in Austin, Texas. To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team and provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits. Benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year Health premiums 100% paid for full‑time employees Tuition reimbursement Wellness and exercise leave Essential Job Functions Assesses LoneSTAR program processes, procedures, and standards with a focus on analysis and design, recommends and implements improvements, and monitors implementation and project adherence to these processes. Analyzes and documents business processes for IT projects, including the transition of legacy/mainframe systems to modern technologies. Elicits requirements, prepares requirements packages, analyzes requirements, verifies and validates requirements and solutions. Develops and/or reviews complex system documents and business processes to convey business requirements and to support efficient system design. Coordinates and/or participates in user acceptance testing and testing of new system functionality. Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Provides assistance to developers, systems analysts, and/or customers on applications and software implementations, as needed. Provides complex quality assurance consultation to, or oversight of, projects, assignments, and/or special initiatives. Identifies potential project risks and difficulties, and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them. Reviews complex project deliverables such as project charters, design documentation, test plans, and risk assessment plans, and provides comments and suggestions to document owners. Leads and/or participates in developing corrective action plans for projects or programs determined to be out of compliance with established policies or processes. Works closely with project managers to monitor project quality, risks, and issues; analyze trends; report findings; and make recommendations to alleviate project concerns and mitigate risks. Reviews and assigns to other team members as needed, and completes own assignments. Performs related work as assigned. Analyzes complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights. Collaborates with business units to understand data needs and translate them into analytical solutions. Performs data cleansing, validation, and quality assurance. Documents data definitions, business rules, and data lineage. Defines data standards, governance policies, and best practices. Collaborates with IT and business teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university, preferably with major coursework in information systems, computer science, business, or a related field. 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, including documentation of processes, requirements, and managing activities; planning, developing, and implementing projects or maintenance activities. 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst involving information technology programs. 4+ years of experience in data analysis and/or data architecture. Proficiency in SQL or other analytical languages. Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, and or Azure). Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data security. Experience may have occurred concurrently. Experience and education may be substituted for each other on a year‑for‑year basis. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the RBDMS platform. Experience dealing with regulatory processes, for example, permitting, inspection, and or licensing. Experience with process improvement strategies and methodologies. Experience with test planning and implementation strategies, particularly user acceptance testing. Proven ability to lead change and design more efficient processes. Proven ability to resolve conflict and deal with challenging situations. CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis), CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional), or similar certification. Familiarity with Informatica or other data governance tools. Knowledge of mainframe data systems and legacy data migration strategies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Business Analysis and Project Management Processes (BABOK/PMBOK) and the DIR Project Delivery Framework. Knowledge of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third‑party vendor's performance. Knowledge of Agile methodologies, including build planning, sprint planning, and sprint execution processes and activities. Knowledge of large‑scale IT operations and information technology industry trends. Knowledge of modernizing technology from legacy/mainframe systems to modern technologies. Knowledge of change management best practices for technology‑related initiatives, including training and communication. Knowledge of user acceptance testing methods and strategies. Knowledge of work simplification methods. Schedule Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternative schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process. EEO Statement The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or in the provision of services. The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System