Agency Information Work Location: 300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701
Web site: https://dir.texas.gov/
Job Description Division: Chief Financial Office / Budget and Finance
Class/Group: 0223 / B25
Title: Information Technology Business Analyst III
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
Position Summary Performs highly complex (seniorlevel) business analysis work for the Chief Financial Office (CFO) of the Texas Department of Information Resources. Work involves gathering, developing, and documenting business requirements; reviewing, assessing, and developing business processes; developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps; designing and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and agentic AI automation of manual finance processes; and developing and maintaining the CFO Division executive dashboard in Power BI or Tableau. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
This position performs the following essential functions:
- Designs, builds, deploys, and maintains the CFO Division executive dashboard in Power BI or Tableau, consolidating budget, appropriation, expenditure, procurement, and revenue data into a single reporting view for the CFO, Deputy CFOs, and division directors.
- Gathers, analyzes, and documents business requirements, business processes, and problems across CFO Division sections, and translates them into technical specifications, data models, and reporting requirements.
- Refines, develops, and maintains SOPs and endtoend process maps for CFO Division functions, including budget development and execution, accounts payable and voucher processing, purchasing and encumbrance, revenue and fee administration, and monthend and yearend close; establishes a review cycle to keep documentation current.
- Identifies opportunities to improve business processes through automation, and designs, pilots, and implements AI and agentic AI workflows that automate recurring manual finance tasks, with documented controls, retained human review and approval points, and audit trails.
- Analyzes CFO Division policies and procedures to determine their effect on CAPPS Financials and other automated systems; serves as liaison among division staff, agency technology staff, and external vendors on analysis, design, configuration, testing, and policy implementation.
- Develops and reviews test cases, coordinates and participates in user acceptance testing for reporting and system changes, and provides postimplementation support and data quality validation.
- Develops training curricula and materials and conducts training for CFO Division staff on dashboards, SOPs, process maps, and automated workflows; provides quality assurance consultation on division projects and special initiatives.
- Performs other workrelated duties as assigned.
Job Description Job Posting: 106144
Opened : 09/22/2026
Closes: 10/06/2026
Position Title: Information Technology Business Analyst III
Class/Group: 0223/B25
Military Occupation Specialty Code: Army: 255A; Coast Guard: ISM; Marine Corps: 8846; Air Force: 15AX
Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Exempt
Number of Vacancies : 1
Division/Section : Chief Financial Office/Budget and Finance
Salary Range : $6,720.00 $7,769.00/month
Duration: Regular
Hours Worked Weekly : 40
Travel: Limited
Qualifications - Minimum of five (5) years of experience performing business analysis work, including requirements gathering, business process analysis, and documentation.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing dashboards, reports, and data visualizations in Power BI, Tableau, or both.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience developing, refining, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps.
- Experience applying artificial intelligence (AI) tools to business processes, including designing or implementing agentic AI workflows that automate multistep manual tasks.
- Experience writing business and technical requirements, test cases, and user acceptance testing plans.
- Experience querying, reconciling, and validating data from an enterprise financial or enterprise resource planning system.
- Experience presenting analysis, process recommendations, and reporting products to management.
Education- Graduation from a fouryear college or university with major coursework in business administration, finance, accounting, information systems, computer science, or a related field.
- Additional workrelated experience may be substituted for education on a yearforyear basis (high school diploma required).
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in a Texas state agency or other governmental budget, accounting, or finance environment.
- Experience with CAPPS Financials, the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), or the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST).
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps, or comparable lowcode automation platforms.
- Experience using Structured Query Language (SQL), Python, or Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) for data transformation and modeling.
- Experience addressing AI governance, data privacy, and security review requirements for AI tools in a public sector environment.
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and the systems development life cycle; of business process analysis, process mapping, and standard operating procedure development; of governmental budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting practices; and of project management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence and agentic AI concepts and their application to business process automation, including the controls, human review points, and audit documentation required in a public sector environment.
- Skill in developing dashboards, reports, and data visualizations in Power BI or Tableau; in data modeling, transformation, and reconciliation; in eliciting and documenting business requirements; and in analyzing and evaluating complex information technology applications, policies, and issues.
- Skill in developing creative and workable solutions to complex problems, and in preparing clear written procedures, process maps, and technical documentation.
- Skill in business analysis methodologies; in analyzing and evaluating complex information technology applications, policies, and issues; and in developing creative and workable solutions to complex problems and issues.
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical information, including policies and automation system documentation and specifications; to translate user and business needs into a technical style; to communicate technical instructions to system users; to analyze, evaluate, and integrate business rules into system requirements; and to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
- Ability to oversee and coordinate the work of others, including vendors and contractors, on assigned projects.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, coworkers, internal and external customers.
- Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines.
- Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws.
- Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards.
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of any critical infrastructure researched, worked on, or accessed for work purposes.
Computer Skills- Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g., word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred).
- Proficiency in the use of business intelligence and data visualization software (Power BI or Tableau) and in the use of process mapping and documentation tools.
Working Conditions - Frequent use of computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking.
- Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
- Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing.
Other Requirements- Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.
- Criminal background check.
Additional Information Interview Place/Time: Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.
Selective Service Registration: Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.
H1B Visa Sponsorship: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
How to Apply - Select the link below to search for this position: https://erphcmonbuat.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=313
- Enter the job posting number ¿ 106144 ¿ in the keyword search.
- You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply.
- Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps.
Special Instructions:- Applicants must provide indepth information in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section to demonstrate how they meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.
- Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section of the application.
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