Business Analyst

Lightspeed Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EdTech company in Austin, Texas is seeking a Business Analyst to join their Product Management team. In this hybrid role, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, collaborating with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI. You will be responsible for analyzing trends, defining product requirements, and optimizing user experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Business Analyst, Product Analyst, or related role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and product development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define product requirements.
• Analyze trends and provide insights for product development.
• Leverage data analytics to track product performance.

Skills

SQL

Data visualization (Tableau, Power BI)

JIRA

Confluence

Excel

Agile methodologies

Verbal and written communication

Job description

At Lightspeed Systems®, we are on a mission to deliver the visibility and controls schools need to create exceptional learning environments where students are safe and engaged; technology is compliant and easily managed; and resources are secure and optimized.

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our Product Management team. In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions by gathering requirements, analyzing market trends, and supporting the development of impactful EdTech products. You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and key stakeholders to ensure our solutions align with customer needs and business objectives.

About the role

• Collaborate with Product Managers, customers, and internal teams to define product requirements and translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Analyze industry trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to provide insights that shape product development.
• Identify inefficiencies in product workflows and recommend solutions to optimize user experience and operational performance.
• Leverage data analytics to track product performance, measure impact, and provide recommendations for enhancements.
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams, business units, and customers to ensure alignment and clear expectations.
• Create clear, structured documentation, including user stories, business cases, and process flows, to support development and strategic decision-making.

Note

• This is a hybrid position, and several days each week will be required onsite at our Austin, Texas headquarters.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About you

• 2+ years in a Business Analyst, Product Analyst, or related role (preferably in an EdTech or SaaS environment).
• Strong proficiency in SQL, data visualization (Tableau, Power BI), JIRA, Confluence, and Excel.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies, product development lifecycles, and user experience best practices.
• Ability to break down complex problems, analyze data, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and present findings to diverse audiences.
• A deep interest in education and student safety.

Lightspeed Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit‑based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristic.