Business Analyst 3 | Austin, TX - Onsite
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Only share Austin TX locals, State or Federal exp also must
Position: : Business Analyst 3
Location: Austin, TX - Onsite
Duration: 4 Months
Client: Texas Department of Agriculture - 5510001027
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst III to support enterprise application and licensing system initiatives within a state government environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in business analysis, Agile methodologies, QA/testing, user story development, and stakeholder collaboration.
This role requires close interaction with business users, technical teams, and vendors to improve business processes, support system enhancements, and ensure successful delivery of software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements
- Translate business needs into Agile user stories and acceptance criteria
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, refinement, standups, and retrospectives
- Perform manual QA testing and validate system functionality
- Develop and review test cases, test plans, and defect reports
- Analyze business processes and identify automation opportunities
- Troubleshoot application and system issues and recommend solutions
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Review project deliverables including:
- project charters
- design documents
- risk assessments
- test plans
- Create training materials and conduct user training sessions
- Support deployment, change management, and process improvement activities
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of QA consultation or oversight experience
- 3+ years of senior-level Business Analysis experience
- Strong experience with:
- Agile/Scrum methodologies
- User story creation
- Sprint planning and backlog refinement
- Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
- Manual testing and QA processes
- Business process analysis and automation
- Vendor coordination and stakeholder management
- Experience reviewing complex project documentation
- Strong communication, documentation, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with licensing or regulatory systems
- Previous experience supporting Texas state agencies or government environments
- Experience conducting end-user training and change management activities