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24-67 - IT Business Analyst II-III (WSI Business Analyst)

Texas Water Development Board
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Texas Water Development Board’s Mission 

     Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 

  

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about our employee benefits and more, visit http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.

 

The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. 

 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Salary Ranges:

  • IT Business Analyst II - $4,849.00/monthly - $5,459.00/monthly***
  • IT Business Analyst III - $5,522.00/monthly - $6,250.00/monthly***

Job Description Summary

Performs highly complex (senior-level) business analysis work. This work will pertain to the agency’s project tracking and management database, TxWISE, and cover all divisions of the Office of Water Supply and Infrastructure. Work involves coordinating the gathering, development, and documentation of user requirements. Reviews, assesses, and develops business processes. Creates and validates user acceptance testing. Performs post-implementation support of systems. Supports the systems development life cycle and provides research and special project support. May assign or supervise the work of others. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Reporting Department of the WSI Program Administration & Reporting Division.  

Essential Job Functions

  • Facilitates the resolution of service requests through customer-related service request responses, business requirements creation and coordination, technical specifications and related document review.
  • Monitors system integration and user acceptance testing prior to implementation.
  • Assists developers, systems analysts, or customers on system applications, software, and hardware.
  • Provides production support to users of systems and applications, including on-site support as needed.
  • Develops and/or reviews complex system documents to convey business requirements and support efficient system design.
  • Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve TxWISE.
  • Establishes long-range objectives and specifies the strategies, technologies, and actions to achieve them.
  • Analyzes program policies and procedures to determine their effect on TxWISE.
  • Provides complex quality assurance consultation to, or oversight of, projects, assignments, or special initiatives.
  • Provides staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems.
  • Develops training curriculum and conducts formal training sessions covering TxWISE.
  • Develops the design and/or review of test cases.
  • Processes processes change requests and manages a project’s scope, acceptance, installation, and deployment.
  • May lead and/or participate in developing corrective actions plans for projects or programs determined to be out of compliance with established policies or processes.
  • May review complex project deliverables such as project charters, design documentation, test plans, and risk assessment plans.
  • May provide comments and suggestions to document owners.
  • May represent the Office of Water Supply and Infrastructure (WSI) on the TxWISE Business Team.
  • Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
  • Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.
  • Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
  • May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Work Experience:
    • IT Business Analyst II - Three years of relevant work experience related to business analysis.
    • IT Business Analyst III - Five years of relevant work experience related to business analysis.
  • Relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Seven years of relevant work experience related to business analysis.
  • One year of progressive work experience with financial assistance programs within the water industry, engineering field, finance industry, a governmental agency, and/or another related industry.
  • Certification through the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) or a comparable business analysis organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Office of WSI.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
  • Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and systems development life cycle concepts.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation.
  • Knowledge of leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Knowledge of state and federal funding programs.
  • Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
  • Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
  • Skills in business analysis methodologies.
  • Skills in analyzing and evaluating complex information technology programs, policies, and issues.
  • Skills in developing creative and workable solutions to complex problems and issues.
  • Skills in interpersonal communication and the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of customers and stakeholders.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret technical information including regulations, policies, and automation system documentation/specifications.
  • Ability to communicate in writing.
  • Ability to translate user/business needs into a technical style.
  • Ability to communicate technical instructions to system users.
  • Ability to analyze, evaluate, and integrate business rules into system requirements.
  • Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
  • Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
  • Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
  • Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.
  • Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
  • Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.
  • Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas.
  • Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver’s license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
  • Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
  • Ability to train others.