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Business Analyst 3
Job Location:
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 October 2026 (16 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
and092 - Business Analyst 3 - Texas Education Agency - Hybrid Austin Texas with the option to work up to 80% - 100% remotely
IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)
| Solicitation Reference Number:and092 | Working Title: Senior Business Analyst | Title/Level: Business Analyst 3 |
| Category: Applications/Software Development | Full Time | Hybrid - On Site and Telework. |
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Education Agency requires the services of2 Business Analyst 3 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications ofBusiness Analyst 3 Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Education Agency.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered works made for hire and are the property of the Texas Education Agency and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Education Agency will pay no fees for interviews or discussions which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
The Business Analyst (BA) position at the Texas Education Agency works on multiple projects that support the mission of the
agency of improving outcomes for Texas students with a focus on major enhancements and/or rewrite effort.
This position will perform advanced senior-level business analysis work. The business analyst serves as the conduit between
the program/customer community and the software development team through which requirements flow. This BA will be
involved at some level throughout the entire software development life cycle. Upon establishment of the requirements baseline
the focus is shifted towards the management of the requirements specification and verifying the fulfillment of all requirements
including requirements for enhancements post-implementation.
Essential Functions:
Elicitation - Elicits requirements using joint application development (JAD) requirements workshops interviews document analysis storyboards surveys site visits use cases scenarios competitive product analysis and task and workflow analysis.
Analysis - Uses sophisticated analysis techniques to identify user needs business processes pain points and computer system capabilities to automate or improve existing systems.
Requirements Writing - Transforms information from elicitation sessions into business requirements and functional requirements use cases user stories and software requirements specifications documents. Uses standard templates and simple unambiguous and concise natural language.
Visual Output - Visually transforms information from elicitation sessions into process flows context diagrams UML diagrams wire-frames and mockups.
Managing Work - Uses initiative and independent judgment to actively participate in the software development lifecycle including managing deadlines following change control procedures tracking requirement status coordinating UAT and maintaining requirement traceability.
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 |
| 8 | Required | Experience eliciting requirements from interviews with customers and creating well-written system requirements |
| 8 | Required | Experience with software development life cycles (SDLCs) |
| 8 | Required | Business process re-engineering and software process flow improvement experience |
| 8 | Required | Experience developing user stories and use cases that conform to business analysis best practices |
| 8 | Required | Experience designing mockups and/or wireframes that conform to UX best practices |
| 8 | Required | Demonstrated strong communication and facilitation skills |
| 8 | Required | Demonstrated strong writing and organization skills |
| 4 | Required | Documented work experience with the issue tracking software Atlassian Jira |
| 4 | Preferred | Documented experience working for or closely with TEA OR a federal/state/local education agency OR ed vendor |
| 3 | Preferred | Documented work experience with the requirements management software Modern Requirements |
| 2 | Preferred | Experience supporting complaint and case management workflows including intake investigation and resolution |
| 2 | Preferred | Experience with educator certification process federal/state grant programs or state funding program |
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 11/16/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2027. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1616 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 Education Agency. 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 William B. Travis State Building 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Texas 78701 - Remote Other Percentage Work Location With-in the United States percentage allowed - with the option to work up to 80% - 100% remotely. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidates and/or Vendors expense.Texas Education Agency 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 Education Agency.
The primary work location(s) will be at William B. Travis State Building 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin Texas 78701 - Remote Other Percentage Work Location With-in the United States percentage allowed - with the option to work up to 80% - 100% remotely. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidates and/or Vendors expense.Texas Education Agency 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 Education Agency.
Please note Remote/Hybrid Percentage Requirement:
Remote Other Percentage Work Location With-in the United States percentage allowed: with the option to work up to 80% - 100% remotely.
V. RESPONSE DEADLINE
Vendor shall respond in accordance with Customer specifications with proposed candidate resumes and the response must be received by 10/27/2026 @ 5:00 PM (CT).
