Business Data Analyst Job at Allied Consultants, Inc. in Austin

Overview

Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 33 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Business Data Analyst to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.

Work hours and Location

8AM-5PM

Job Location: 4601 W Guadalupe St, Austin, Texas 78751

This position will be 2 days remote with 3 days onsite (Mon, Tue & Thu) required at the location listed above. Candidates must be local to Austin, TX and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

The Business Data Analyst will primarily focus on analyzing existing business requirements to understand current functionalities, data flows, and pain points. The role will then leverage this understanding to elicit and write comprehensive business requirements for new systems or enhancements. A key responsibility is translating complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements. The role must be well-versed in writing Epics and User Stories, including acceptance criteria, to effectively communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development and quality assurance teams. The role will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and system capabilities. The analyst will analyze business objectives and problems, identify alternative solutions, and perform studies and cost/benefit analyses. They will document input and output requirements, data formats for reports, and write detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps to develop or modify software. They will review system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if changes are feasible within the existing system.

The ideal candidate will possess strong data analysis skills, the ability to document current state processes, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process and system improvements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for facilitating workshops, gathering information, and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

10 years of:

• Hands-on experience as a business data analyst in the Information Technology industry, with strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to analyze complex data-driven business problems and recommend actionable solutions.
• Experience designing and optimizing data workflows and data management processes using modeling or mapping tools.
• Well-versed in writing Epics and User Stories, including acceptance criteria, to effectively communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development and quality assurance teams.

8 years of:

• Experience creating and maintaining data-related documentation including data dictionaries, business requirement documents, and data mapping specifications.
• Experience designing and presenting visual data models and dashboards to communicate trends, performance, and project timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead data-focused meetings and interviews, document outcomes, and drive resolution of data-related issues.

Preferred:

4 years of:

• Bachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple data projects or assignments concurrently.

3 years of:

• Working knowledge of eligibility rules for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF programs, with experience interpreting and applying state and federal guidelines.
• Proven experience interpreting and applying policy within an integrated eligibility case management system.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting