Business Analyst III - BA 26-00863

**Job Title: Business Analyst III** ----------------------------------- **Location:** Austin, TX *(Remote currently; may require limited onsite work in the future)* **Duration:** 6 Months ### **Position Overview** A public\-sector organization is seeking a **Senior Business Analyst (Level III)** to perform highly complex business analysis work supporting enterprise systems and cross\-functional initiatives. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders, program areas, external partners, and IT teams to improve business operations through process optimization and technology solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in business analysis, data analysis, requirements gathering, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to independently lead complex initiatives and provide strategic recommendations. ### **Level Description** * **8\+ years of professional experience** performing senior\-level business analysis * Independently plans and executes complex tasks using professional judgment and experience * Demonstrates creativity, problem\-solving ability, and strategic thinking * **Minimum 5 years** acting as a liaison between business teams and IT functions (e.g., Architecture, Project Delivery, Application Support) * Strong background in **data analysis**, including analysis of raw datasets * Experience with project management methodologies; **PMP certification is a plus** ### **Key Responsibilities** * Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems, processes, and user needs * Elicit, document, analyze, and validate business and technical requirements * Assess existing business processes to identify trends, gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities * Develop and recommend technology\-enabled solutions aligned with business strategy * Prepare solution options, risk assessments, and financial analyses including: + Cost/benefit analysis + Return on Investment (ROI) + Buy vs. build evaluations * Develop detailed documentation outlining user needs, system functions, and implementation steps * Lead and execute evaluation initiatives to assess system effectiveness and identify strengths and gaps * Serve as a liaison between program areas, internal/external stakeholders, subject matter experts, and IT teams * Coordinate automation of new or enhanced IT systems to improve business operations * Communicate complex business and technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences * Support leadership with strategic analysis and decision\-making insights ### **Additional Responsibilities** * Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to support interoperable systems and referral processes * Facilitate stakeholder workshops, interviews, and working sessions * Assess potential solutions and provide data\-driven recommendations * Ensure solutions align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals ### **Required Skills \& Qualifications** * **8\+ years** of experience eliciting and documenting business and technical requirements * **8\+ years** of experience communicating complex technical and design concepts * **8\+ years** of experience writing business cases, planning documents, and formal analysis artifacts * **8\+ years** of experience demonstrating strong verbal, written, and presentation skills * **8\+ years** of experience gathering stakeholder input, developing action plans, and executing them to completion * **8\+ years** of experience delivering exceptional customer service and follow\-through * Strong analytical, problem\-solving, and critical\-thinking abilities * Proven ability to work independently in complex environments ### **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience working with **government regulations, policies, and processes** * Prior experience in public\-sector or highly regulated environments * PMP certification or formal project management experience