Business Analyst

We are seeking a Business Analyst to work remotely from anywhere in Texas on our W2 doing design, data analysis, reporting, project management assistance, and vendor management, serving as a key liaison between our Austin, Texas client and external providers. We cannot work with C2Cs in this position. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, broad knowledge of IT architecture and emerging technologies, and the ability to guide teams, address service delivery issues, and ensure alignment with organizational standards and state government requirements. Required

• High level of sound logic and analytical ability.
• Highly developed oral and written communications skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others to motivate employees and elicit work output.
• Ability to guide and advise less experienced business systems analysis personnel.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to own organization.
• Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles, and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, Applications, organizational structure, etc.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies (new to company systems as well as those that are new to the information systems industry);
• Knowledge of tools, techniques and good practices for protecting the integrity of corporate data and associated processing, company technology practices, standards and procedures.
• Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies; and
• Familiarity with the existing and planned software technology and the global, regional and local software architecture and infrastructure components. Ability to oversee and / or supervise the work of others. Required
• High level of sound logic and analytical ability.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others to motivate employees and elicit work output.
• Ability to guide and advise less experienced business systems analysis personnel.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to own organization.
• Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles, and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, Applications, organizational structure, etc.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies (new to company systems as well as those that are new to the information systems industry);
• Knowledge of tools, techniques and good practices for protecting the integrity of corporate data and associated processing, company technology practices, standards and procedures.
• Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies; and
• Familiarity with the existing and planned software technology and the global, regional and local software architecture and infrastructure components. Ability to oversee and / or supervise the work of others. Preferred :
• Written and verbal communication,
• Knowledge of organizational and project management best practices,
• Skilled in using good judgment,
• Ability to understand issues and technology opportunities,
• Ability to address service provider (vendor) service delivery issues in a Texas state government agency context
• Ability to comply with all agency policies and applicable laws
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and project team members to make effective presentations in formal and informal settings