Business Architect-level | Austin, TX

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Position: Business Analyst 3 (Architect-level)

Location: Austin, TX - 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Tues)

Duration: 12 Months

Client: Texas Health and Human Services Commission 529501462R

 

Level Description
8 or more years of progressive experience, with the ability to plan and accomplish goals using sound judgment and expertise. Independently executes a variety of complex tasks while demonstrating a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Minimum of 5 years serving as a liaison between Business stakeholders and IT Teams (Architecture, Project Delivery, Application Sustain, etc.). Strong background as a Data Analyst (analyzing raw data) and as a Business Analyst (requirements gathering, technology understanding). Any project management experience, especially PMP certification, is considered a strong plus.

 

Job Description
Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business systems and user needs while formulating systems aligned with business strategies. Experienced in business process reengineering and identifying technology applications that solve business challenges and improve efficiency. Skilled in industry-standard business process mapping and reengineering practices. Prepares solution options, risk assessments, and financial analyses (cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build). Drafts detailed documentation of user needs, program functions, and development steps for system modifications.

 

Additional Job Details and Special Considerations
This role is for a Senior Business Analyst with expertise in digital transformation and business process reengineering (BPR). The analyst is expected to analyze, redesign, and optimize business processes to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include aligning business strategy with operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and collaborating with IT, product, and operations teams to support new workflow implementation. Strong analytical, communication, and change management skills are essential for driving organizational transformation.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Advanced business architecture expertise.
• A proven record of leading large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of the MITA framework.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Digital Transformation: Drive and contribute to large-scale transformation efforts, leveraging new technologies to achieve organizational goals.
• Business Process Reengineering (BPR): Analyze current-state processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement streamlined, future-state designs for measurable improvements.
• Strategic Business Modeling: Create and maintain business process models (BPMN), capability models, value streams, and data/organizational models to guide decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leaders, business units, IT, and partners to gather requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Bridge Business & IT: Act as a liaison to ensure seamless communication and alignment between business needs and technical solutions.

 

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements
Candidates who do not meet or exceed the minimum requirements will be visible to customers but may not be selected for this opportunity.

Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
8	Required	Progressive experience in a Business Architect or similar strategic role, with emphasis on enterprise-level initiatives.
8	Required	Proven record leading/contributing to large-scale digital transformation and BPR projects, driving measurable efficiency and service improvements.
8	Required	Expertise with MITA (Medicaid Information Technology Architecture), including hands-on application in complex environments. Experience with MITA SS-A highly desirable.
8	Required	Advanced business modeling skills using BPMN, UML, ArchiMate, with strong enterprise architecture framework knowledge.
8	Required	Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to craft pragmatic solutions to complex issues.
8	Required	Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to explain complex ideas to diverse stakeholders.
8	Required	Strong negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution abilities.
8	Required	Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
8	Required	Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams to analyze/evaluate business methods and recommend improvements.
8	Preferred	Direct experience with HHS integrated eligibility systems (Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, CHIP), with knowledge of federal/state policy.
8	Preferred	Experience in government or public sector environments.
8	Preferred	Certifications such as CBAP, TOGAF, BPMN, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
8	Preferred	Familiarity with Agile and SAFe methodologies.
3	Preferred	Working knowledge of eligibility rules for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, including interpreting and applying regulations.
3	Preferred	Hands-on experience applying policy within integrated eligibility case management systems.