Business Analyst 3

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Business Analyst 3

Location(s): Austin, TX

I. Description of Services
The Texas Department of Agriculture requires two Business Analyst 3 resources. Candidates must meet the general qualifications for Business Analyst 3 (Applications/Software Development) and the specifications outlined in this document.

All work products will be considered works made for hire and remain the property of the department. Candidates may be required to pass criminal background checks in accordance with state law. No fees will be paid for interviews or candidate selection activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user needs, and existing processes to support system improvements or new system development.
• Translate business requirements into user stories with clearly defined acceptance criteria and non-functional requirements.
• Perform quality assurance on user stories and validate completeness and testability.
• Analyze policies and procedures to assess their impact on automated systems and functional areas.
• Provide consultation on application issues, troubleshoot system problems, and recommend or implement solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement through automation and contribute to proposals for new system development.
• Assist in the preparation and review of project deliverables such as project charters, project plans, test plans, and risk management plans.
• Develop and execute test cases, manage change requests, and support scope, acceptance, installation, and deployment activities.
• Plan and develop training materials and conduct training sessions for internal and external users.
• Maintain vendor relationships, evaluate services for value, and review invoices.
• Provide QA consultation across projects and special initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred domain experience includes licensing systems, with a strong understanding of the full license lifecycle (application through management), and experience working with state licensing environments.

II. Candidate Skills and Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

• 8 years (Required): Experience providing complex quality assurance consultation or oversight for projects or initiatives.
• 3 years (Required): Experience working in Agile environments, including user story creation, participation in Agile ceremonies, and leading refinement and sprint planning sessions.
• 3 years (Required): Experience using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.
• 3 years (Required): Experience performing senior-level business analysis work with minimal supervision and strong independent judgment.
• 3 years (Required): Experience analyzing program policies and procedures and assessing their impact on automated systems.
• 3 years (Required): Experience coordinating with external vendors and contractors, including assigning and evaluating work.
• 3 years (Required): Experience identifying automation opportunities and supporting development of new system proposals.
• 3 years (Required): Experience analyzing applications, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions.
• 3 years (Required): Experience reviewing complex project deliverables such as charters, design documents, test plans, and risk assessments.
• 3 years (Required): Experience developing training materials, conducting training sessions, creating test cases, and processing change requests

Preferred Requirements

• 4-7 years: Prior experience working with Texas Department of Agriculture systems.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.