[Hiring] Business Analyst @TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

Role Description

***This is a temporary position that will end on 8/31/2026.***

The Business Analyst (BA) performs business analysis work to support the Compliance and Quality Control Division’s Solicitation Review System’s re-write project. This role partners with business owners throughout product planning, requirements definition, and delivery cycles. Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing complex technical and business processes
• Identifying efficiencies
• Prioritizing needs
• Coordinating the gathering, development, documentation, and verification (testing) of requirements
• Working under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-years business analysis experience, including requirements elicitation and documentation, gap analysis, and testing
• Experience with PowerBI preferred
• Experience with PowerAutomate preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Excel preferred
• Experience with Jotform preferred
• Graduation from a four-year college or university is preferred
• Preferred PMI-PBA or IIBA CBAP

Requirements

• Knowledge of BABOK Guide principles, including elicitation, requirements analysis, and validation
• Knowledge of gap analysis methodologies—comparing current state vs. desired state and identifying missing capabilities
• Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of computer systems or management information systems
• Knowledge of process or systems analysis and design work
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Skill in defining all types of requirements, functional specifications, and other deliverables
• Skill in policy interpretation and translating regulations into system requirements
• Skill in requirements elicitation techniques such as interviews, workshops, document analysis, observation, and surveys
• Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues and in building consensus
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including the ability to work with people under pressure, negotiate among multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of personnel in governmental entities
• Skill in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and problem-solving
• Skill in verbal, written, and presentation communication
• Skill in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to create clear, complete, and actionable requirements documentation
• Ability to build consensus across multiple teams
• Ability to ensure accuracy in documenting system functionality and regulatory requirements
• Ability to identify compliance gaps and propose feasible solutions
• Ability to adapt effectively to evolving regulations and system complexities
• Ability to build trust and maintain relationships across technical and business teams

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement