Business Analyst 3 (TANS and federal child nutrition programs) | Austin TX – Onsite
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Nutrition System (TANS)
and federal child nutrition programs
Position: : Business Analyst 3
Location: Austin TX – Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Client: Texas Department of Agriculture - 5510000970A
Position Overview
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support complex system analysis and implementation initiatives, with a focus on the Texas Automated Nutrition System (TANS) and federal child nutrition programs.
The ideal candidate will act as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams, driving requirements gathering, system design support, testing, and implementation while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs to develop detailed and complex system requirements
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation to support system design, development, and quality assurance
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, define, and prioritize business and functional requirements
- Serve as a liaison between business units and IT teams for analysis, design, configuration, and implementation activities
- Develop test plans and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate system functionality
- Analyze policies and procedures to assess their impact on system operations and enhancements
- Reengineer business processes and recommend technology-driven improvements
- Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies
- Communicate project updates, status reports, and key deliverables to stakeholders
- Support the full service request lifecycle including requirements, design, testing, and deployment
- Work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes within defined timelines
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role
- 5+ years of experience working in Agile environments, including user story creation and backlog management
- Proven experience acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams
- Experience in developing detailed system requirements and functional specifications
- Strong experience in test planning and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination
Preferred / Mandatory Domain Experience
- At least 1 year of experience with Texas Automated Nutrition System (TANS)
- Experience working with federal child nutrition programs and related compliance requirements
- Prior experience with government or public sector projects is highly preferred