aKube, Inc.
Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Business Analyst
Work Type:
Hybrid - Onsite 1 day/week (80% remote)
Location:
William B. Travis State Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
Rate Range: $91/hr in W2
Work Authorization:
GC, USC, All valid EADs except H1B
Department:
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Solicitation Number:
70126004
Response Deadline:
08/14/2025 @ 5:00 PM (CT)
Job Description
The Texas Education Agency is seeking an experienced
Senior Business Analyst
to support multiple projects aimed at improving outcomes for Texas students, with a primary focus on the
Early Childhood Integrated Data System
project.
This role involves
advanced business analysis
and
user experience design
to ensure positive and productive end-user experiences. The BA will ensure design decisions are grounded in user research, adhere to agency standards, and align with industry best practices. Serving as the conduit between program/customer stakeholders and the software development team, the BA will manage requirements from initial elicitation through implementation and post-deployment enhancements.
The candidate will participate throughout the
entire software development life cycle (SDLC) , focusing on requirements management, verification, and fulfillment.
Responsibilities Elicit requirements through interviews with customers and create clear, well-written system requirements. Collaborate with product teams, developers, and stakeholders to define solutions. Develop user stories and use cases in alignment with BA best practices. Design mockups and/or wireframes in accordance with UX best practices. Support business process re-engineering and software process improvements. Ensure compliance with agency design standards and SDLC procedures. Facilitate communication between stakeholders and development teams. Manage requirements and track changes throughout the project lifecycle. Minimum Qualifications 8 years
- Requirements elicitation and creating well-written system requirements. 8 years
- Software development life cycle (SDLC) experience. 8 years
- Business process re-engineering and process flow improvement. 8 years
- Developing user stories and use cases. 8 years
- Designing mockups/wireframes aligned with UX best practices. 5 years
- Strong communication and facilitation skills. 5 years
- Strong writing and organizational skills. Preferred Skills:
3 years - Experience with
Modern Requirements
software. 3 years - Experience with
Atlassian Jira . 2 years - Experience working with TEA or other state/local education agencies. 1 year - Experience with the
Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
program. Term & Hours Start Date:
09/01/2025 End Date:
08/31/2026 (with possible renewals) Estimated Hours:
1,756 hours Work during normal business hours (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT), with possible evening/weekend work upon request.
Senior Business Analyst
Work Type:
Hybrid - Onsite 1 day/week (80% remote)
Location:
William B. Travis State Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
Rate Range: $91/hr in W2
Work Authorization:
GC, USC, All valid EADs except H1B
Department:
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Solicitation Number:
70126004
Response Deadline:
08/14/2025 @ 5:00 PM (CT)
Job Description
The Texas Education Agency is seeking an experienced
Senior Business Analyst
to support multiple projects aimed at improving outcomes for Texas students, with a primary focus on the
Early Childhood Integrated Data System
project.
This role involves
advanced business analysis
and
user experience design
to ensure positive and productive end-user experiences. The BA will ensure design decisions are grounded in user research, adhere to agency standards, and align with industry best practices. Serving as the conduit between program/customer stakeholders and the software development team, the BA will manage requirements from initial elicitation through implementation and post-deployment enhancements.
The candidate will participate throughout the
entire software development life cycle (SDLC) , focusing on requirements management, verification, and fulfillment.
Responsibilities Elicit requirements through interviews with customers and create clear, well-written system requirements. Collaborate with product teams, developers, and stakeholders to define solutions. Develop user stories and use cases in alignment with BA best practices. Design mockups and/or wireframes in accordance with UX best practices. Support business process re-engineering and software process improvements. Ensure compliance with agency design standards and SDLC procedures. Facilitate communication between stakeholders and development teams. Manage requirements and track changes throughout the project lifecycle. Minimum Qualifications 8 years
- Requirements elicitation and creating well-written system requirements. 8 years
- Software development life cycle (SDLC) experience. 8 years
- Business process re-engineering and process flow improvement. 8 years
- Developing user stories and use cases. 8 years
- Designing mockups/wireframes aligned with UX best practices. 5 years
- Strong communication and facilitation skills. 5 years
- Strong writing and organizational skills. Preferred Skills:
3 years - Experience with
Modern Requirements
software. 3 years - Experience with
Atlassian Jira . 2 years - Experience working with TEA or other state/local education agencies. 1 year - Experience with the
Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
program. Term & Hours Start Date:
09/01/2025 End Date:
08/31/2026 (with possible renewals) Estimated Hours:
1,756 hours Work during normal business hours (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT), with possible evening/weekend work upon request.