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Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? Dont miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! Apply today if youre looking for a rewarding career in public state service. TDI regulates the insurance industry, administers the Texas workers compensation system, educates, and protects consumers. TDI is located at the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.
Benefits of working at TDI:
Flexible work schedules.
Work-life-balance.
96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
20+ holidays every year.
Career advancement opportunities.
Free parking.
401(k) and 457 Programs.
State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (the state pays the other 50%).
Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Before you apply:
Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements.
Information Technology Business Analyst III (Business Analyst)
This position performs highly complex (senior-level) business analysis work. Work involves documenting user requirements for all legacy system replacement projects; reviewing, assessing, and developing business processes; creating and validating user acceptance testing; performing post-implementation support of systems; and providing support for the systems development lifecycle. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
This position:
Writes plain language business requirements for legacy system replacement projects and related enterprise system modernization projects.
Review complex project deliverables such as charters, design documentation, risk assessment plans, and provide comments and suggestions to document owners.
Supports project managers, data analysts, developers, and IT teams by maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
Identifies opportunities to improve business processes through automation.
Develops test plans, coordinates testing, and validates builds in production.
Develops and conducts training with internal and external users
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: This position requires:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, business administration, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field.
Two years of work experience in computer systems analysis work involving analyzing and identifying user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems is required.
Regular work attendance.
Experience and education relevant to the position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
Additional job details:
The interview will include a critical thinking test.
Preferences for this position include certification in one of the following or similar:
Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) preferred
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA-AAC) (IIBA)
Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) (AICPA)
This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:
State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.
Software development life cycle and systems development life cycle concepts.
Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Data migration and common API protocols and solutions; and XML schema.
Project management principles and practices.
This position requires demonstrated skill in:
Problem solving and critical thinking.
Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.
Business analysis methodologies.
Analyzing and evaluating complex information technology applications, policies, and issues.
Developing creative and workable solutions to complex problems and issues.
This position requires the demonstrated ability to:
Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.
Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.
Work both independently and as a team player.
Analyze and interpret technical information, including regulations, policies, and automation system documentation/specifications.
Communicate in writing.
Translate user/business needs into a technical style.
Communicate technical instructions to system users.
Analyze, evaluate, and integrate business rules into system requirements.
Exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Military Employment Preference
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To receive a military employment preference, you must submit the following documents, as applicable, with your application. See How to Apply Military Employment Preference.
Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:
25B, IT
Click or copy and paste the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information:
Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Information Technology
How to apply:
All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment, name of employer, managers name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. We may reject applications that do not include all the required information. Resumes do not substitute for this required information.
Submitted through Work in Texas:
Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Career Center to register or log in and access your profile.
