Railroad Commission of Texas
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RRC - IT Business Analyst IV
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Railroad Commission of Texas .
The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transport and safety, natural gas utilities, the LP‑gas industry, and surface mining operations. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits.
Benefits
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
Telework options for eligible positions
Flexible work schedules
Retirement pension with a 150% agency match
401(k), 457(b), and Roth options
Health premiums 100% paid for full‑time employees
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness and exercise leave
Career development programs/opportunities for advancement
Job Description The Railroad Commission of Texas seeks an experienced IT Business Analyst IV to perform highly advanced (senior‑level) business analysis work related to implementation of complex technology hardware and software projects for the Technology Modernization efforts at the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). Duties involve use of multiple methods in gathering, developing, and documenting requirements; the review, assessment, and development of business processes; the creation and validation of user acceptance testing; and research and special project support provided to users. This position will be responsible for analysis and documentation in the implementation of multiple inter‑related projects (including implementation of software applications in Software as a Service (SaaS) or Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), migration of data from the mainframe to the new systems and building a Data Warehouse). Assessment of existing Mainframe Transformation business analysis processes, implementation of any necessary improvements to these processes, and monitoring/enforcement of the processes to ensure deliverables and materials are produced and maintained in accordance with newly established processes and procedures, are of consistent quality, and use accepted business analysis methodologies.
May make assignments and track work of other team members or complete individual assignments as needed. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions
Assess LoneSTAR program processes, procedures and standards with focus on analysis and design, recommend and implement improvements, and monitor implementation and project adherence to these processes.
Analyze and document business processes for IT projects, including transition of legacy/mainframe systems to modern technologies.
Elicit requirements, prepare requirements packages, analyze requirements, verify and validate requirements and solutions.
Develop and/or review complex system documents and business processes to convey business requirements and to support efficient system design.
Coordinate and/or participate in user acceptance testing and testing of new system functionality.
Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality.
Provide assistance to developers, systems analysts, and/or customers on applications and software implementations, as needed.
Provide complex quality assurance consultation to, or oversight of, projects, assignments, and/or special initiatives.
Identify potential project risks and difficulties, and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
Review complex project deliverables such as project charter, design documentation, test plans, and risk assessment plans, and provide comments and suggestions to document owners.
Lead and/or participate in developing corrective action plans for projects or programs determined to be out of compliance with established policies or processes.
Work closely with project managers to monitor project quality, risks, and issues; analyze trends; report findings; and make recommendations to alleviate project concerns and mitigate risks.
Review and make assignments to other team members as needed, as well as completion of own assignments.
Perform related work as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university, preferably with major coursework in information systems, computer science, business, or a related field.
10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, including documentation of processes, requirements and managing activities; planning, developing, and implementation of projects or maintenance activities.
8 years of experience as a Business Analyst involving information technology programs.
Experience may have occurred concurrently.
Experience and education may be substituted for each other on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the RBDMS platform.
Experience dealing with regulatory processes; for example: permitting, inspection and/or licensing.
Experience with process improvement strategies and methodologies.
Experience with test planning and implementation strategies, particularly user acceptance testing.
Proven ability to lead change and design more efficient processes.
Proven ability to resolve conflict and deal with challenging situations.
CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis), CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or similar certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of Business Analysis and Project Management Processes (BABOK/PMBOK) and the DIR Project Delivery Framework.
Knowledge of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third‑party vendor’s performance.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies, including build planning, sprint planning, and sprint execution processes and activities.
Knowledge of large‑scale IT operations and information technology industry trends.
Knowledge of technology modernization implementation from legacy/mainframe systems into modern technologies.
Knowledge of change management best practices for technology related initiatives including training and communication.
Knowledge of user acceptance testing methods and strategies.
Knowledge of work simplification methods.
Skill in the coordination of business analyst activities; the analysis and documentation of business processes, elicitation of requirements, development of process improvement, planning and execution of integration and user acceptance testing, support of development training and implementation material.
Skill in coordinating and solving problems.
Skill in managing user …
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Oil and Gas
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RRC - IT Business Analyst IV
role at
Railroad Commission of Texas .
The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transport and safety, natural gas utilities, the LP‑gas industry, and surface mining operations. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits.
Benefits
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
Telework options for eligible positions
Flexible work schedules
Retirement pension with a 150% agency match
401(k), 457(b), and Roth options
Health premiums 100% paid for full‑time employees
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness and exercise leave
Career development programs/opportunities for advancement
Job Description The Railroad Commission of Texas seeks an experienced IT Business Analyst IV to perform highly advanced (senior‑level) business analysis work related to implementation of complex technology hardware and software projects for the Technology Modernization efforts at the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). Duties involve use of multiple methods in gathering, developing, and documenting requirements; the review, assessment, and development of business processes; the creation and validation of user acceptance testing; and research and special project support provided to users. This position will be responsible for analysis and documentation in the implementation of multiple inter‑related projects (including implementation of software applications in Software as a Service (SaaS) or Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), migration of data from the mainframe to the new systems and building a Data Warehouse). Assessment of existing Mainframe Transformation business analysis processes, implementation of any necessary improvements to these processes, and monitoring/enforcement of the processes to ensure deliverables and materials are produced and maintained in accordance with newly established processes and procedures, are of consistent quality, and use accepted business analysis methodologies.
May make assignments and track work of other team members or complete individual assignments as needed. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions
Assess LoneSTAR program processes, procedures and standards with focus on analysis and design, recommend and implement improvements, and monitor implementation and project adherence to these processes.
Analyze and document business processes for IT projects, including transition of legacy/mainframe systems to modern technologies.
Elicit requirements, prepare requirements packages, analyze requirements, verify and validate requirements and solutions.
Develop and/or review complex system documents and business processes to convey business requirements and to support efficient system design.
Coordinate and/or participate in user acceptance testing and testing of new system functionality.
Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality.
Provide assistance to developers, systems analysts, and/or customers on applications and software implementations, as needed.
Provide complex quality assurance consultation to, or oversight of, projects, assignments, and/or special initiatives.
Identify potential project risks and difficulties, and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
Review complex project deliverables such as project charter, design documentation, test plans, and risk assessment plans, and provide comments and suggestions to document owners.
Lead and/or participate in developing corrective action plans for projects or programs determined to be out of compliance with established policies or processes.
Work closely with project managers to monitor project quality, risks, and issues; analyze trends; report findings; and make recommendations to alleviate project concerns and mitigate risks.
Review and make assignments to other team members as needed, as well as completion of own assignments.
Perform related work as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university, preferably with major coursework in information systems, computer science, business, or a related field.
10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, including documentation of processes, requirements and managing activities; planning, developing, and implementation of projects or maintenance activities.
8 years of experience as a Business Analyst involving information technology programs.
Experience may have occurred concurrently.
Experience and education may be substituted for each other on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the RBDMS platform.
Experience dealing with regulatory processes; for example: permitting, inspection and/or licensing.
Experience with process improvement strategies and methodologies.
Experience with test planning and implementation strategies, particularly user acceptance testing.
Proven ability to lead change and design more efficient processes.
Proven ability to resolve conflict and deal with challenging situations.
CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis), CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or similar certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of Business Analysis and Project Management Processes (BABOK/PMBOK) and the DIR Project Delivery Framework.
Knowledge of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third‑party vendor’s performance.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies, including build planning, sprint planning, and sprint execution processes and activities.
Knowledge of large‑scale IT operations and information technology industry trends.
Knowledge of technology modernization implementation from legacy/mainframe systems into modern technologies.
Knowledge of change management best practices for technology related initiatives including training and communication.
Knowledge of user acceptance testing methods and strategies.
Knowledge of work simplification methods.
Skill in the coordination of business analyst activities; the analysis and documentation of business processes, elicitation of requirements, development of process improvement, planning and execution of integration and user acceptance testing, support of development training and implementation material.
Skill in coordinating and solving problems.
Skill in managing user …
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Oil and Gas
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