Job Description
Job Description
4 month contract with possibility of extension
US Citizen or GC
What You'll Be Doing
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Leading business analysis activities from requirements gathering to user acceptance testing
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Acting as a liaison between stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to ensure business needs are translated into effective system solutions
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Facilitating workshops, documenting current and future state workflows, and identifying process improvement opportunities
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Producing high-quality documentation including functional specs, use cases, process diagrams, data mappings, and user guides
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Supporting the development of test plans and test cases, and leading UAT activities
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Analyzing data, trends, and KPIs to help define reporting requirements and guide dashboard/report development
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Collaborating with developers, testers, and project managers to ensure successful product delivery
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Creating effective presentations and delivering clear communications to both executive stakeholders and user teams
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Managing small to medium-sized projects, creating work plans, and tracking progress
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Contributing to agency-wide initiatives such as disaster recovery support or continuity planning, as needed
What You Bring to the Table
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8+ years of experience working in business analysis roles within large-scale organizations
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Deep understanding of business analysis methodologies and IT systems development processes
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Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio)
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Experience interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations, ideally related to vital records or public service systems
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Strong ability to gather and synthesize complex information, then develop actionable solutions
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Skilled in process documentation, data analysis, and stakeholder communication
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Demonstrated ability to manage priorities independently and mentor junior staff or peers
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Comfortable facilitating meetings, negotiating between teams, and driving consensus
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Experience producing accurate work estimates, creating detailed project plans, and tracking deliverables
Preferred Qualifications
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Familiarity with Texas Vital Statistics laws, procedures, and systems
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Previous experience working in public sector or government-funded technology initiatives
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Hands-on experience with reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Cognos) or test management platforms (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM)