Business Analyst III

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

$69K — $104K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred.
  • 7+ years of IT experience with 3-5 years in business analysis.
  • Experience in writing Agile methodology Epics and User Stories preferred.
  • Strong understanding of public administration principles and Texas procurement rules is a plus.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and engage effectively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive IT roadmaps for business process improvements.
  • Conduct thorough business, systems, and legislative analyses to identify optimal solutions.
  • Guide the design, development, and implementation of cross-agency IT projects.
  • Coordinate project strategies with various IT groups during development stages.
  • Oversee preparation of technical strategies, project plans, and implementation reports.
  • Lead and organize the workflow of team members to achieve objectives.
  • Facilitate productive relationships with program areas to support technology initiatives.

Benefits

  • Onsite role located in Austin, Texas.
  • Opportunity to work on strategic initiatives within Health and Human Services.
  • Collaborative work environment with potential for leadership responsibilities.
  • Engagement in the development and implementation of state technology solutions.
  • Support for professional growth and skill development in IT and business analysis.
Full Job Description
Functional Title: Business Analyst III Job Title: Information Technology BA III Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICE Posting Number: 19382 Closing Date: 08/23/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $5,797.66- $8,707.13 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: 4601 W GUADALUPE 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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Brief Job Description:

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.

The Business Analyst III is a senior business analyst position responsible for gathering, compiling, analyzing, tracking, and drafting of functional and technical requirements for complex IT systems. This position requires understanding of the primary HHS business processes and technical aspects of all technology domains. This position determines priority business needs and provides specific technology solutions for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and HHS. The position requires someone with proven industry experience working with a significant degree of creativity and independence.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

EJF 1

Develops IT roadmaps for the agency to address desired business process and technology improvements.

Promotes and supports program area needs within IT. Develops productive working relationships with program area. Understands program area needs and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Applies principles of HHS IT and systems integration standards to perform strategy planning work, alternatives analysis, and risk analysis/management. (30%)

EJF 2

Performs business, systems, and/or legislative analyses, formulates logical descriptions of problems, and devises optimum solutions to meet customer needs.

Recommends and creates technical and product strategies. May consult with customers to help them assess impact on workflow and staffing, offers advice and guidance during the implementation process.

Analyzes, leads and coordinates design, development and implementation of systems and services with functionality across program areas using enterprise architecture standards.

Plans and schedules studies and system implementation. (25%)

EJF 3

Works with other Information Technology (IT) groups in guiding the strategy for developing projects across agency systems requires coordinating, planning, and scheduling during project development and implementation stages. (25%)

EJF 4

Oversees and/or prepares technical strategies, organizational strategies, project plans, charts, diagrams, tables, monthly and final reports that depict present and proposed systems in terms of costs, benefits derived, and tasks accomplished. (10%)

EJF 5

Provides leadership, plans and coordinates workflow of team members to accomplish team goals and objectives. May supervise the work of others. Performs related work as assigned. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge
• Knowledge of project management processes and tools.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget management, and human resource management.
• Knowledge of multiple software development lifecycle methodologies including agile.
• Knowledge of leadership principles and how to effectively interact with various leadership styles.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Preferred knowledge of SB20 procurement rules and the Texas Project Delivery Framework and QAT processes and

requirements.

Skills
• Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy.
• Skill in written communication and public speaking. Skill in managing multiple priorities. Skill in structured problem-solving

techniques (e.g. 5-Why Analysis, Affinity, 8-Disciplines, etc.)
• Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions. Skill in working collaboratively and

cooperatively with diverse groups.

Abilities
• Ability to think creatively and support creative thinking in others.
• Ability to establish mission, vision, goals and objectives for an organization.
• Ability to plan, assign, evaluate and motivate the work of others to build strong and collaborative teams.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels of an organization, agencies, providers,

stakeholders and elected officials.
• Ability to manage contracts and vendor relationships.
• Ability to organize and present information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lead in an environment of change and develop effective operating procedures and improve processes.
• Ability to convey complex technical information simply and concisely.
• Experience and ability to communicate and present to executive boards and steering committees.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Experience and Education:

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. Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

At least 7 years of experience in IT with at least 3-5 years of experience in business analysis work. Experience in writing Epics and User stories as part of Agile methodology is preferred.

3-5 years of experience in business analysis work related to software applications that involve development.

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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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

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