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Sr. Business Analyst 3

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DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Education Agency requires the services of 1 Business Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Business 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 projects that support the mission of the agency of improving outcomes for Texas students. This position performs 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.

The Business Analyst reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. They formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies. The Business Analyst is experienced with business process re-engineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. They are familiar with industry-standard business process mapping and re-engineering. They prepare solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. They writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.

This Business Analyst may 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 specifications and verifying the fulfillment of all requirements, including requirements for enhancements post-implementation.

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.
YearsRequired/PreferredExperience
8RequiredDeriving requirements from interviews with customers and creating system requirements documents
8RequiredSystem Analysis and Design (including mockups and/or wireframes)
8RequiredSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
8RequiredBusiness Process Reengineering
6RequiredDevelopment of user stories and use cases
5PreferredStrong communication, writing, organization, and facilitation skills
5PreferredExpertise in Business Process Improvement
2PreferredExperience with Modern Requirements
2PreferredExperience with Atlassian Jira
1PreferredPrior experience or familiarity with TEA applications and programs
1PreferredPrior employment at a Texas public school district

III. TERMS OF SERVICE
 

Services are expected to start 09/01/2022 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2023. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2088 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 (With option to work 80% or more remotely). Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's 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.

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Any Graduate