Business Analyst (BA)
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Business Analysis
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The Business Analyst (BA) plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business objectives and technology solutions within organizations, particularly in the public sector. This highly sought-after position involves gathering and analyzing requirements, documenting processes, and facilitating successful transitions from legacy systems to advanced digital platforms. If you are passionate about driving organizational transformation and thrive in collaborative, team-oriented environments, the Business Analyst (BA) role is an excellent opportunity to further your career and contribute to impactful projects.
As a Business Analyst (BA), you will be responsible for engaging with stakeholders, eliciting and documenting business and technical requirements, and ensuring the successful implementation of technology solutions. Your expertise will be critical in analyzing and mapping data, conducting thorough process modeling, and performing validation and testing activities to guarantee high-quality outcomes. The position requires strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder management within complex organizational structures.
In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze current business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure seamless data migration and system integration. Documenting both current-state ('As-Is') and future-state ('To-Be') processes, you will perform gap analyses to determine areas needing enhancement and propose actionable solutions. Your involvement in defining test cases, validating data consistency, and overseeing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) will ensure that project deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Effective stakeholder management is a core component of the Business Analyst (BA) function. You will facilitate workshops, communicate project progress, and proactively manage risks and expectations with both business users and technical teams. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating comprehensive user manuals, functional specifications, and training materials to support the adoption and ongoing use of new technology solutions.
The Business Analyst (BA) position is ideal for professionals with a proven track record in requirements analysis, data mapping, and process reengineering. Your ability to develop and execute test scripts, perform rigorous quality assurance, and leverage SQL for data validation will be essential to your success. If you are ready to join a dynamic organization recognized for its commitment to innovation and employee development, apply today by clicking the application button and take the next step in your professional journey.
Business Analyst (BA) - Summary- Serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver technology solutions that align with organizational goals.
- Focus on requirements elicitation, data mapping, process modeling, and validation activities.
- Contribute to the successful migration from legacy systems to modern platforms, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value.
- Identify, define, and document business and technical requirements for new system solutions.
- Analyze data sources, map data fields, and support data migration efforts.
- Document current-state and future-state business processes using industry-standard modeling techniques.
- Conduct gap analyses between legacy systems and new solutions, recommending process adjustments and data cleansing strategies.
- Develop test cases, perform validation, and oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure project success.
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops, communicate project updates, and manage risks effectively.
- Create comprehensive documentation, including user manuals, functional specifications, and training materials.
- Competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent in the business analysis field.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Access to employee stock ownership programs and additional wellness benefits.
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Minimum of 7 years experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and validation for web-based applications.
- Proven expertise in developing traceability matrices and creating UI mock-ups for solution design.
- At least 5 years experience in test case development, scripting, and functional testing of web applications, batch jobs, and web services.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in SQL for data analysis, requirements validation, and defect analysis.
- Experience working within Agile development environments preferred.
- Detail-oriented and analytical with a passion for process improvement and technology-driven solutions.
- Excellent communicator capable of translating complex business needs into actionable technical requirements.
- Proactive problem-solver who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving project demands.
- Motivated to contribute to organizational success and support stakeholder goals.
- Opportunity to work with an industry-leading organization recognized for its innovation and employee-centric culture.
- Benefit from 25+ years of proven industry experience and award-winning workplace practices.
- Be part of a company honored with ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award for over a decade.
- Experience the advantages of a close-knit, team-oriented professional environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are ready to take on the responsibilities of a Business Analyst (BA) and make an impact within a forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply today by clicking the application button. Advance your career and become a valued member of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity.