Business data analyst Jobs in Austin, TX

Business Analyst 3 - HYBRID 3 days in the office each week

Location: Austin, TX LOCAL

Capable to go Onsite interview if required

Business Analyst 3 - RISE - ( Applications/ Software Development )

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs senior-level business/systems analysis work. Coordinates gathering, development, and documentation of user requirements; and the review, assessment, and improvement of business processes related to retirement and insurance system enhancements (RISE) projects. Uses best practices in business analysis and process modeling. Must be able to apply analytical skills to various business and technical processes. Works under the direction of the Business Analyst Team Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Identify opportunities for improving business processes to be more efficient or effective and assist in the business case vetting and preparation of
proposals for information management efforts.
Coordinate the analysis of program policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas.
Focus on business value to develop ideas, including awareness of industry trends, risk assessments, business continuity, and business capability
requirements.
Coordinate and/or analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems; and coordinate and/or analyze
computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
Coordinate the service request life cycle through customer-related service request responses, business requirements coordination, technical
specifications and related artifacts review, and monitors system integration and user acceptance testing prior to implementation.


OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops training curriculum and conduct formal system training.
Leads and coordinates processes change requests; and manages a project's scope, acceptance, installation, and deployment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS
Attends all meetings, meets delivery deadlines and is available during ERS office hours.
Logs in and remains on agency Jabber during work hours
Attends remote meetings with camera on unless prior arranged for camera off
Coordinates leave and vacations with ERS lead
Must dress appropriately for a business/business casual environment
Communicates respectfully and works harmoniously with all co-workers, customers and vendors.
Provides exceptional customer service.
Is flexible; able to work under pressure and; able to adapt to change; and able to work on multiple problems and tasks


A. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex issues and propose solutions.
Ability to analyze systems and procedures.
Ability to write and revise standards and procedures.
Ability to handle multiple projects.

Years Skills/Experience
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in management information systems or business
administration
8 Experience planning, eliciting, analyzing, and managing business requirements and monitoring throughout the software development life
cycle (SDLC)
8 Experience leading simple and complex business process reengineering and transformation efforts that deliver efficiency improvements in
quality and customer experience
8 Experience performing a business relationship manager (liaison) role between functional and technical teams
8 Experience leading project teams and/or operational and strategic organizational efforts that involved managing changes and stakeholder relationships, tracking and communicating performance, ensuring resource availability and allocation, coordinating third parties/vendors and delegating
tasks
8 Experience with projects addressing some of the following fields:
data management, data quality, data warehousing, data modeling, data migration and integration
secure file transfers
enterprise system analysis
enterprise architecture
information security principles
8 Experience working in a scrum master role or in an agile scrum environment
8 Experience documenting and implementing procedures and Peoplesoft applications.
8 Functional experience in one or more PeopleSoft module
HRMS, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Payroll, or Pension
8 Strong SQL skills, ability to write and execute advanced SQL in both Oracle and SQL Server
8 Experience working on prior implementations/conversions from a legacy PeopleSoft application


B. PREFERRED:

8 Experience in a wide range of business environments including business consulting
8 Experience with a variety of system implementations and enhancements supporting business areas related to: building operations,
finance, benefits processing, procurement, contracts, legal, audit, human resources, vendor relations, project management,
communications
8 Technical expertise and experience in business systems analysis, system configuration, information security, and internal control
frameworks
8 Technical expertise and experience with reporting databases, database design development, data modeling, mapping
8 Technical expertise and experience conducting enterprise business analysis such as problem/opportunity analysis, business case and
business architecture development, feasibility studies and comprehensive risk assessments supporting value-based decision-making
8 Technical expertise and experience creating comprehensive system-level documentation, system implementation standards, and training
materials for users with varied levels of technical understanding
4 Experience with MS Azure DevOps for requirements management, and project implementation
4 Experience with project management software
Masters of Business of Administration (MBA), CCBA, CBAP, CSM, CSPO, PMI-PBA, PMP, ITIL, ICGB, or related

Professional Expectations:
Attends all meetings, meets delivery deadlines and is available during ERS office hours.
Logs in and remains on agency Jabber during work hours.
Attends remote meetings with camera on unless prior arranged for camera off.
Coordinates leave and vacation with ERS lead.
Must dress appropriately for a business/business casual environment.
Communicates respectfully and works harmoniously with all co-workers, customers and vendors.
Provides exceptional customer service.
Is flexible; able to work under pressure and; able to adapt to change; and able to work on multiple problems and tasks.
Takes initiative to prevent and solve problems.