Tda - IT Business Analyst (58194) - Austin, United States - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

TDA - IT Business Analyst
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Organization:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Primary Location:
Texas-Austin

Work Locations:
SFA OFFICES AUSTIN - 11 FLOOR 1700 N. Congress Ste 1100 Austin 78701

Job:
Computer and Mathematical

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:
Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 0222

Salary Admin Plan:
B

Grade: 23

Salary (Pay Basis): 5, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status:
Exempt

Job Posting:
May 10, 2024, 7:56:29 AM

Closing Date:
May 24, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Description

IT Business Analyst

Salary Information:
B23, $5,900.00/**MO.

State Classification:
IT Business Analyst II

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Posting Number:
R

Location:
Austin, TX

HOW TO APPLY

WHO ARE WE
The Human Resources Department supports all staff and programs within each division at the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).

HR supports the goals and challenges by providing services that promote a work environment that is characterized by fair treatment of staff, open communications, accountability, and integrity in the workplace.

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather, analyze, and document user requirements, business processes, and problems to automate or improve existing systems; elicit and document business needs for new systems.

Analyze program policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas.

Identify opportunities for improving business processes through automation and assist in the preparation of proposals to develop new systems.

Assist with reviewing and preparing complex project management deliverables such as project charters, project plans, test plans, and risk management plans.

Provide quality assurance consultation to projects, assignments, or special initiatives.

Develop and review test cases; process change requests; and manage a project's scope, acceptance, installation, and deployment.

Maintain assigned business relationships with vendors, seek best value for new and renewing technologies, and review and approve monthly and annual invoices.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Bachelor's degree (one year of experience related to the primary duties may substitute for one year of college).

Two (2) years of experience as a business analyst, systems analyst, project management, or a similar role.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, management information systems or related field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience._

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Bachelor's degree and a professional certification in project management, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, business analysis or related may substitute for (1) year of the required experience._
Master's degree in business administration, computer science, management information systems or related field may substitute for required experience._

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, management information systems or related field.

Experience with Agile & DevOps software development methodologies.

Experience with Azure DevOps Git repos, work items, and pipelines.

Experience with data engineering, analytics, and reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of project management tools and methods; software development life cycle and systems development life cycle concepts; business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources; and project management principles and practices.

Ability to analyze and interpret technical information including regulations, policies, and automation system documentation/specifications; communicate in writing; to translate user/business needs into a technical style; communicate technical instructions to system users; to analyze, evaluate, and integrate business rules into system requirements; exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; and communicate effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact.

Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed.

May involve travel, occasionally overnight (up to
5%).

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TELEWORK & WORK HOURS
TDA has a telework policy that