Senior Business Data Analyst Public Sector (Eligibility / Data Systems)

Job Title : Systems Analyst 3

Market Title : Senior Business Data Analyst – Public Sector (Eligibility / Data Systems)

Work Type : Hybrid – 3 days onsite (Mon, Tue & Thu)

Location : 4601 W Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751 (Local to Austin; within 50 miles)

Rate Range : $90 / hr

Work Authorization : GC, USC, All valid EADs except H1B

Department : Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Solicitation Number : 529601520

Response Deadline : 09 / 04 / 2025, 5 : 00 PM CT

Candidate Skills and Qualifications

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Minimum Requirements : Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills / experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

13 Years – Required : Hands-on experience as a business data analyst in the Information Technology industry, demonstrating strong analytical and documentation skills.

13 Years – Required : Proven ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to analyze complex data-driven business problems and recommend actionable solutions.

10 Years – Required : Experience designing and optimizing data workflows and data management processes using modeling or mapping tools.

10 Years – Required : Well-versed in writing Epics and User Stories, including acceptance criteria, to effectively communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development and quality assurance teams.

8 Years – Required : Experience creating and maintaining data-related documentation including data dictionaries, business requirement documents, and data mapping specifications.

8 Years – Required : Experience designing and presenting visual data models and dashboards to communicate trends, performance, and project timelines.

8 Years – Required : Demonstrated ability to lead data-focused meetings and interviews, document outcomes, and drive resolution of data-related issues.

4 Years – Preferred : Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field (equivalent experience may be substituted).

4 Years – Preferred : Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple data projects or assignments concurrently.

Role Summary & Key Responsibilities

Analyze existing business requirements to understand current functionalities, data flows, and pain points.

Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements aligned with HHSC goals.

Write detailed Epics, User Stories, and acceptance criteria for development and QA teams.

Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and system capabilities.

Conduct workshops, facilitate interviews, and document current-state and future-state processes.

Create and maintain documentation : data dictionaries, BRDs, mapping specs, and process models.

Build visual models and dashboards to communicate project timelines, system performance, and business trends.

Drive resolution of data-related issues and support continuous improvement efforts.