Business Analyst 3 (4/23) Hybrid Role: Office is in Austin, Texas
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder for this role
No 3rd Parties or C2C please
** POSITION OBJECTIVES**
1. Enhance Early Childhood Integrated Data System:
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for the early
childhood integrated data system project.
Ensure the data system aligns with the agency's mission to improve outcomes for
Texas students.
2. User Experience Design:
Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
Develop user experience designs that adhere to agency-wide design standards and
industry best practices.
Partner with the product team to create intuitive and effective design solutions.
3. Requirements Management:
Serve as the primary liaison between the program/customer community and the
software development team.
Document and manage requirements throughout the software development life cycle.
Verify that all requirements are met, including post-implementation enhancements.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
Facilitate communication and collaboration between different teams and departments.
5. Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate new methodologies to enhance
project outcomes.
6. Quality Assurance:
Ensure that all design and development work meets quality standards.
Conduct regular reviews and audits to maintain high standards of work.
** JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **
Minimum Requirements:**
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
** Years Required / Preferred Experience** ** __** **
8 Required** - Experience eliciting requirements from interviews with customers and creating well-written system requirements **
8 Required** - Experience with software development life cycles (SDLCs) **
8 Required** - Business process re-engineering and software process flow improvement experience
8 Required - Experience developing user stories and use cases that conform to business analysis best practices
8 Required - Experience designing mockups and/or wireframes that conform to UX best practices
5 Required - Demonstrated strong communication and facilitation skills **
5 Required** - Demonstrated strong writing and organization skills **
4 Required** - Documented experience developing wireframes, mockups, & prototypes in Figma or comparable design software **
3 Required** - Experience ensuring designs and website conform to federal accessibility guidelines **
3 Preferred** - Documented work experience with the requirements management software "Modern Requirements" **
3 Preferred** - Documented work experience with the issue tracking software "Atlassian Jira" **
2 Preferred** - Documented experience working for or closely with TEA or another state or local education agency **
1 Preferred** - Documented work experience in early childhood care and education