Business Analyst III

Title: Business Analyst III
Positions: 3
Location Austin, Texas (Onsite)
Video Interview
USC, GC, EAD, H1B
Texas Automated Nutrition System (TANS) experience

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
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)
• nalyze program policies and assess impacts on automated systems
• ct 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
• ttend scheduled meetings
• Meet project deadlines
• Organize and manage assigned tasks effectively
• Deliver high-quality work in a timely and efficient manner
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements
Years Requirement Description
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