Business Analyst 3

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICESTexas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Business Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Business Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Min 5 years of experience, served as a liaison between the Business community and Customer IT Teams (i.e., Architecture, Project Delivery, Application Sustain, etc.). Strong experience as a Data Analyst in analyzing raw data, and as a Business Analyst in requirements gathering, understanding technology, and any project management experience with PMP are a huge plus.Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry-standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs. 8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Min 5 years of experience, served as a liaison between the Business community and Customer IT Teams (i.e., Architecture, Project Delivery, Application Sustain, etc.). Strong experience as a Data Analyst in analyzing raw data, and as a Business Analyst in requirements gathering, understanding technology, and any project management experience with PMP are a huge plus. This position also requires working closely with IT and Contract Management Support (CMS) staff to develop and maintain clear, user friendly documentation for internal applications. This role focuses on translating application functionality, enhancements, and updates into guides and reference materials that help end users effectively use the systems.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with IT developers, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand application functionality and enhancementsDevelop and maintain user guides, how to documents, and other application related documentationCreate and maintain visual aids, including screenshots and step by step visuals, to support written instructionsUpdate documentation and visual materials to reflect new features, enhancements, or system changes developed by IT staffOrganize and present technical information in a clear, concise, and accessible manner for non-technical usersEnsure all documentation and visual content is accurate, current, and aligned with application functionalityParticipate in meetings, demos, or walkthroughs to gather information on system changes and updatesAssist in updates and development of training materialsII. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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 Experience8 Required Extensive experience reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business systems and user needs.8 Required Experience and thorough understanding of the business analysis areas of knowledge and its associated activities and tasks.8 Required Experience participating in software development reviews and providing advice and assistance to other team members in analysis, design, and test.8 Required Experience performing or participating in unit testing, support system testing, and user acceptance testing.8 Required Extensive skill in planning and organizing work to meet goals and complete multiple assignments without compromising accuracy.8 Required Experience in software development lifecycle methodologies.8 Preferred Extensive skill in effective verbal and written communications with both IT and business professionals and clients.2 Preferred Experience creating user focused technical or instructional documentation.2 Preferred Experience developing or maintaining screenshots or other visual aids to support user documentation.2 Preferred Ability to work effectively with staff and translate technical concepts into plain language.