Business Analyst for Railroad Commission of Texas

Pedigo Staffing Services; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Railroad Commission of Texas seeks a senior Business Analyst to support the Mainframe Reports and Extract initiative. You will analyze requirements, document data processes, and help design technical solutions.

Work will involve data analysis, root cause analysis of data errors, report development with Power BI and Snowflake, and user acceptance testing, training, and deployment activities.

Qualifications

• 8 years required; strong interpersonal, collaborative, analytical, and written/verbal communication in English.
• 8 years required; experience in gathering requirements and creating reports.
• 8 years required; facilitating creation and analysis of business requirements and designing technical solutions.
• 5 years required; participating in UAT, training and implementation activities.
• 2 years required; experience with Snowflake and Power BI.
• 2 years preferred; experience in Oil and Gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior-level business analysis for implementing complex hardware/software projects for data-related reports.
• Gather, develop, and document requirements; review and optimize business processes.
• Create and validate user acceptance testing; assist training and deployment activities.
• Develop data reporting, data flows, and data posting, ensuring quality and adherence to processes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Requirements gathering

Business analysis

User acceptance testing (UAT)

Power BI

Snowflake

Oil and Gas industry

Tools

Power BI

Snowflake

Job description

Business Analyst for Railroad Commission of Texas

Austin, TX

Title: Business Analyst

Agency: Railroad Commission of Texas

Solicitation: 4552730137

Location: WBT 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas

Remote/Telework Policy: 100% remote

Duration: On-going, no ending date

Visa: Must be US Citizen, Green Card, EAD. No H1B

Required/Preferred Skills

• 8 years - Required, Strong interpersonal, collaborative, analytical, written/verbal/ presentation communication skills in English
• 8 years - Required, Experience in gathering requirements and creating reports
• 8 years - Required, Facilitating creation and analysis of business requirements and working with business area personnel to design technical solutions
• 5 years - Required, Participating in and providing guidance to business and in developing and completing user acceptance testing, training, and implementation-related activities
• 2 years - Required, Experience with Snowflake and Power BI
• 2 years - Preferred, Experience in Oil and Gas industry

Job Description

The Worker will perform advanced (senior-level) business analysis work related to implementing complex, emerging technology hardware and software projects to support the Mainframe Reports and Extract effort at the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC).

Duties involve use of multiple methods in gathering, developing, and documenting requirements; the review, assessment, and development of business processes; the creation and validation of user acceptance testing; and research and special project support provided to users. This role will work under limited to minimal direction, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position will be responsible for analysis and documentation in the implementation of multiple interrelated projects related to reports. The focus of the work is intended to be data-related, including data analysis, root cause analysis of data errors, data flow documentation, report developments, and data posting on the DIR Open Data Portal or on RRC website. Requires knowledge and background in Power BI, Snowflake and data publishing. Ensures that deliverables and materials are produced and maintained in accordance with established processes and procedures, are of consistent quality, and use accepted business analysis methodologies. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Railroad Commission of Texas requires the services of 1 Business Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Business Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Railroad Commission of Texas.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Railroad Commission of Texas and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Railroad Commission of Texas will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

The Railroad Commission of Texas ITS Division requires the services of one (1) experienced Business Analyst with report development experience, preferably with RRC Oil and Gas systems knowledge/experience, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of a Business Analyst Level 3 in emerging technology, and the specifications outlined in this document.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Railroad Commission of Texas and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Railroad Commission of Texas will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

Services are expected to start 11/9/2026 and are expected to be completed by 08/31/2027. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing, which will be determined based on RRC funding availability.

The primary work location(s) will be Work from Home. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Railroad Commission of Texas will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Railroad Commission of Texas.

The candidate or vendor should provide a desktop or laptop device for the candidate to connect work with RRC via GoToMyPC (or similar) and must have a device capable of handling this connection, including a headset as needed. Alternately, the RRC may provide a desktop or laptop device for connection to the RRC network in certain situations. The laptop must be returned to the RRC Help Desk upon candidate resignation or termination or the end of the purchase order/contract.

Shipping information: Railroad Commission of Texas 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Attn: ITS Help Desk

The anticipated term of the Purchase Order is November 9, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with the option for three one-year renewals at the RRC's sole discretion, depending on satisfactory performance and funding availability. The Purchase Order term may not be extended except by POCN.

Renewal Periods

• 1st Renewal – September 1, 2027, through August 31, 2028
• 2nd Renewal – September 1, 2028, through August 31, 2029
• 3rd Renewal - September 1, 2029, through August 31, 2030

DIR reserves the right to alter, amend or modify any provisions of this solicitation, or to withdraw this solicitation, at any time prior to the award of a Work Order pursuant hereto, if it is determined by DIR to be in the best interest of the State to do so.