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Functional Title: Information Technology BA III Job Title: Information Technology BA III Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: DSHS Public Health Support COV Posting Number: 19708 Closing Date: 10/03/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $5,797.66- $8,040.00 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-25 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Travel: Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 8846,8848,8858,14NX,15AX,16KX,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,CYB10,CYB11,ISM
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This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.
This onsite role requires the selected candidate to work from an HHS office in Austin, Texas.
Under the direction of Public Health Portfolio Project Manager, Business Analyst for Public Health performs advanced (senior level) business analysis work. Work involves coordinating the gathering, development, and documentation of business /user requirements; the review, assessment, and development of business processes; alignment of business needs with technology roadmaps, architectural roadmaps, product roadmaps and providing recommendations for Portfolio roadmap; identification of the gaps associated with business processes and underlying technical solutions and converting them into future projects; communicating business processes in the form of workflow diagrams; documenting business processes and requirements. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position is classified as a full-time position (40 hours a week). Work outside of regular hours may be required. Travel to other work locations may be required. Performs other duties as assigned
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
EJF1 - (45%) Analyze and document requirements utilizing industry best practices on IT projects and DSHS initiated requests; oversee the development of business and user requirements to help define and support business strategy; assist in the development of the agency and IT strategic plan and the agency information resource plans; manage the formation of Product and Project roadmaps; derive and document requirements from established business processes and existing systems, identify gaps, required enhancements and improvements; develop functional and/or system requirements documentation focusing on efficiency improvements, streamlining applications and modernizing underlying technology; document clear, detailed, and thorough technical specifications for simple to complex requests; act as liaison between technical and non-technical customers, tailoring communication to the audience; meet with different IT teams, customers and stakeholders to establish current and future priorities with IT components to support the program's business needs and those of the agency; provide IT input on new technologies, architectural or security requirements.
EJF2 - (30%) Oversee and provide input on the requirements management process within Public Health Portfolio; lead high-level requirements meetings to understand and document product, business and technical needs for Public Health; develop Epics, Stories and tasks for Projects; Resolve conflicting business and technical requirements; research, analyze, document and communicate application, data, infrastructure, security, Accessibility needs/requirements and ensure solution alignment to requirements; collaborate with other IT areas, Project Management Office, Chief Technology Officer and Application Development - to perform analysis, design and planning; act as a Product Owner for products being developed using Agile methodologies; leverage standard methodologies, processes, and tools; Support preparation of agency governance materials (i.e., business justification, cost/benefit analysis, etc.); develop, review and provide feedback of project deliverables such as project charters and design documentation; provide feedback to IT and DSHS leadership.
EJF3 - (20%) Analyze policies and procedures to determine the impact on business processes and existing systems; identify and document downstream dependencies, requirements from Legislative Mandates, Bills, and new policies and procedures; develop and conduct training sessions that educate customers, colleagues and stakeholders on business analysis techniques and standards; develop documentation and demos to help customers and IT transition following the changes in policies and procedures.
EJF4 - (5%) Other duties as assigned including but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of software development life cycle and business analysis methodologies.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex information technology applications, policies, issues, legislative mandates, standards, policies and procedures.
Skill in gathering input, formulating a plan, providing follow-through and carrying it to fruition.
Skill in developing creative and workable solutions to complex problems and issues.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to translate user/business needs into technical requirements.
Ability to communicate technical instructions to system users.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, interpret business requirements and business rules and map / integrate them to technical requirements.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Ability to bring about consensus on contradicting views.
Ability to analyze and document ambiguous and continuously evolving business needs.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
None
Initial Screening Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, computer science, management information systems, or a related field is generally preferred.
Minimum of 7 (seven) years of experience working in IT in close coordination with business.
Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience in Application Rationalization and/or Application Roadmap development.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Additional Information:
Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.
Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days.
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Telework Disclaimer:
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.