Business Data Analyst

The Business Data Analyst will support the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) by analyzing existing business processes, system capabilities, and data workflows to identify pain points and recommend improvements. This role will gather and document comprehensive business and data requirements, working closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment between business objectives and IT solutions. The Analyst will transform complex data and business needs into actionable Epics, User Stories, and process enhancements that support enterprise technology development and data integrity.

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Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing business processes, systems, and data flows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement

• Gather, document, and refine business requirements for new or enhanced systems and workflows

• Translate business needs into detailed Epics and User Stories with clearly defined acceptance criteria

• Collaborate with technical teams, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure mutual understanding of requirements

• Conduct workshops, interviews, and data-focused meetings to capture business processes and requirements

• Create and maintain data documentation including dictionaries, data mapping specs, and business requirement documents

• Design and present visual models, dashboards, and performance metrics to communicate insights and timelines

• Evaluate feasibility of proposed system changes based on existing system limitations and constraints

• Support testing efforts by clarifying requirements and acceptance criteria

• Facilitate issue resolution by tracking data-related problems and coordinating with development and QA teams

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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 13+ years of hands-on experience as a business data analyst in the IT industry

• 13+ years of experience analyzing and solving complex, data-driven business problems

• 10+ years of experience designing and optimizing data workflows and processes using modeling tools

• 10+ years of experience writing Epics, User Stories, and acceptance criteria for development and QA teams

• 8+ years of experience documenting data dictionaries, BRDs, and mapping specifications

• 8+ years of experience building and presenting visual data models and dashboards

• 8+ years of experience leading and facilitating data-centric meetings and interviews

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Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years with a bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or equivalent experience

• 4+ years of experience managing multiple concurrent data projects

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Additional Notes:

• Background checks and eligibility verification may be required prior to employment.

• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas at the time of submission. Relocation candidates will not be considered.

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Work Location and Schedule:

• Location: 4601 W Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time (excluding Texas state holidays)

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – On-site (Mon, Tues, Thurs) and Remote (Wed, Fri)

• May require occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays with pre-approval

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Benefits

Health Care:

Air InfoSec offers an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), providing up to $350/month in tax-free reimbursements to help cover the cost of your own health insurance premium. This gives you the flexibility to choose the plan that works best for you and your family.

Paid Time Off (PTO):

1 hour of PTO earned for every 20 hours worked.

Can carryover up to 5 days of PTO to the next calendar year.

Holidays:

5 paid state holidays (annually)

2 paid floating holidays (annually)

Continuing Education:

$100 per year to apply towards annual certification fees or educational training.