TX DIR-Business Analyst Specialist-

Job Description

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES


Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Business Analyst Specialist hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of Business Analyst Specialist Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

The Specialist position is considered an expert position that has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or unique skillset in a particular area. The Business Analyst reviews analyzes and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping and reengineering. Prepares solution options risk identification and financial analyses such as cost/benefit ROI buy/build etc. Writes detailed description of user needs program functions and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.



Brief Job Description:

Under the direction of the WIC Technology Administration Director the Lead WIC Business Analyst (BA) provides day-to-day direction to assigned staff and works closely with both technical and non-technical staff to plan assess and document requirements. The Lead BA is responsible for creating and implementing a project plan that includes business and gap analysis work that supports the WIC MIS system and results in system requirement documentation. Responsibilities include tracking and reporting on project milestones; identifying managing and escalating project risks and issues; and leading team members as well as technical and non-technical subject matter experts to deliver project objectives. The Lead BA guides the team in reviewing the WIC MIS system; analyzing complex technical and business processes prioritizing needs; and coordinates the gathering development and documentation of requirements. This position works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

Develops manages and implements the WIC MIS requirements documentation project plan. Coordinates all project activities including reviewing the current MIS translating current MIS functionality into usable system requirements gathering and documenting business needs and system requirements and performing a gap analysis of existing system documentation against federal state and program requirements. Utilizes project management methodologies to develop a plan for the creation and documentation of business requirements for the existing WIC MOSAIC system ensuring accuracy and effective communication with leadership and relevant stakeholders. (40%)

Provides support direction and guidance to team members in analyzing current systems and supporting documentation to develop business requirements and conducting a gap analysis of existing system functionality documentation against current documentation and program requirements. (25%)

Develops expertise and assist team members in developing expertise in the assigned application obtain stakeholder sign-off on requirements and priorities (20%)

Collaborates daily with team members to monitor progress proactively identify issues and report status. (10%)

Other duties as assigned (5%)


II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
10	Required	10 years Business analysis experience including requirements elicitation and documentation
10	Required	Knowledge of Project Management Framework
10	Required	Knowledge of large-scale IT operations and information technology industry trends.
10	Required	Skill in defining all types of requirements functional specifications and other deliverables.
10	Required	Skill in interpersonal relationships ability to negotiate among multiple parties resolve conflicts and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of personnel
10	Required	Ability to create clear complete and actionable requirements documentation.
10	Required	Ability to ensure accuracy in documenting system functionality and regulatory requirements.
8	Preferred	Skill in interpersonal relationships negotiate among multiple parties resolve conflicts and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of personnel
5	Preferred	Minimum 5 years of experience working with government regulations or compliance frameworks.
5	Preferred	Minimum 5 years of experience in project management
5	Preferred	Minimum 5 years of experience leading a team or workgroup
5	Preferred	Skill in policy interpretation and translating regulations into system requirements.
5	Preferred	Skill in requirements elicitation techniques such as reviewing current MIS functionality and translating into requirements
4	Preferred	Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business communications computer science computer information systems management information systems or a related field.
2	Preferred	Experience with gathering management information system requirements at a large organization
2	Preferred	Experience creating solicitation or contract requirements
1	Preferred	Preferred PMI-PBA or IIBA CBAP

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 02/02/2026 and are expected to complete by 07/17/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1000 hours. This service may be amended renewed and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st St Austin Texas 78751. The working position is Telework. Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidates and/or Vendors expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends evenings and holidays as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Position will be remote with the potential to be in office as instructed by management for tasks assigned.

Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY (Within 50-mile radius). **Subject to change per the hiring team**