Business Analyst - HHSC, Austin

Pedigo Staffing Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,411; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Texas is seeking a Business Analyst 3 to evaluate business systems, formulate strategic solutions, and redesign processes. The candidate will play a vital role in mapping and creating efficient systems, with at least 8 years of extensive experience required. This position offers a hybrid work model and is based in Austin, Texas. Interested applicants should possess strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of software development methodologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years extensive experience reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business systems and user needs.
• 8+ years extensive skill in effective verbal and written communications with both IT and business professionals and clients.
• Minimum 5 years of experience serving as a liaison between business community and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs.
• Formulate systems parallel to overall business strategies.
• Map and redesign processes using industry-standard methodologies.

Skills

Business systems evaluation

Software development knowledge

Unit testing

Planning and organizing

Effective communication

Tools

Jira

Job description

Position Title

Business Analyst 3

Agency

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Location

701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751

Working Hours & Telework Policy

Primary work location: 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751. Hybrid – 3 days remote, 2 days onsite (Thursday & Friday). Candidates must be local to the Austin area (within a 50‑mile radius).

Payment and Duration

Consultant hourly rate (W‑2): $62.00. Services start 04/13/2026 and complete 08/31/2026 (maximum 1200 hours).

Required/Preferred Skill Sets

• 8+ years extensive experience reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business systems and user needs.
• 8+ years thorough understanding of business analysis areas of knowledge and associated activities.
• 8+ years experience participating in software development reviews and providing advice and assistance to other team members in analysis, design, and test.
• 8+ years experience performing or participating in unit testing, support system testing, and user acceptance testing.
• 8+ years extensive skill in planning and organizing work to meet goals and complete multiple assignments without compromising accuracy.
• 8+ years thorough knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies.
• 8+ years extensive skill in effective verbal and written communications with both IT and business professionals and clients.
• Preferred: Experience with implementation of case management systems.
• Preferred: Experience with Jira project management software.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs.
• Formulate systems that parallel overall business strategies.
• Apply business process reengineering and identify new technology solutions to make the business more effective.
• Map and redesign processes using industry‑standard methodologies.
• Prepare solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc.
• Write detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.
• Leverage 8+ years of experience, using judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performing complex tasks independently with creativity and latitude.
• Minimum 5 years of experience serving as a liaison between the business community and customer IT teams (e.g., Architecture, Project Delivery, Application Sustain).
• Strong experience as a Data Analyst in analyzing raw data, and as a Business Analyst in requirements gathering, technology understanding, and project management.

Employment Details

Services shall be provided during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, excluding state holidays), with potential for outside business hours on weekends, evenings, and holidays as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the quoted hourly rate. All work products will be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Legal Statement

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of one Business Analyst 3 who meets the general qualifications and specified requirements. Background checks are required. No fees will be paid for interviews or discussions.