Austin, TX
Business Analyst - Solicitation# 5510000973A
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Gather, analyze, and document user requirements, business processes, and system issues to support automation initiatives and improvements to existing applications. Elicit and document business needs for new system development and translate requirements into well‑defined user stories.
 Create comprehensive user stories, define clear acceptance criteria, and conduct manual testing, including mobile application testing. Develop wireframes to support intuitive, user‑centered design. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to validate requirements and gather feedback on solutions.
 Participate in or lead Agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
 Provide guidance to development teams by answering questions on user stories and serving as the interface between the developers and stakeholders.
 Perform quality assurance (QA) reviews of user stories to ensure acceptance criteria, non‑functional requirements, and overall readiness are fully met.
Coordinate and guide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business stakeholders, ensuring timely sign‑off and documenting additional work items for backlog consideration.
 Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation and assist in preparing proposals for new system enhancements.
 Provide consultation on application analysis, troubleshoot system issues, and recommend effective solutions.
 Adhere to all TDA policies and procedures.
STAFF BASELINE REQUIREMENTS:
Attend scheduled meetings,
Meet deadlines,
Organize and manage assigned tasks,
Work efficiently and effectively in performance of essential functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.


Note:
TDA does not offer telework; employees are required to be physically present for work.
Candidates should not use TDA employees as reference; resumes will be disqualified.
TDA WILL PROVIDE
·        Computer, on-site workspace, and access to necessary TDA and state systems.
·        Criminal history check required for systems access.
Access to parking.
RESUMES:
A resume for the proposed contractor must be included in the proposal for review and approval prior to acceptance. The evaluation will include an assessment of the proposed staff qualifications, so there will be no substitution without TDA approval.

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.

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Years
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Skills/Experience

 
8
Required
Agile methodologies, user story creation, working as part of an Agile team as a Business Analyst, participating in all Agile ceremonies, and leading Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, and Retrospective sessions.

 
8
Required
Azure Dev Ops, Jira, or similar.

 
8
Required
Performing highly complex (senior-level) business analysis work.

 
8
Required
Working under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

 
8
Required
Preforming quality assurance (QA) reviews of user stories to ensure acceptance criteria, non functional requirements, and overall readiness are fully met.

 
8
Required
Coordinate and guide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business stakeholders, ensuring timely sign off and documenting additional work items for backlog consideration.

 
8
Required
Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation and help prepare proposals and/or wireframes to develop new systems.

 
8
Required
Consulting on the analysis of an application, troubleshoots system problems, and implements solutions.

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