Business Systems Analyst II (226 Days)

Dallas ISD; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas ISD is seeking a Business Systems Analyst II to drive design, development, and optimization of software solutions for education applications. You will bridge district data requirements with technical implementation, analyze workflows, and prioritize enhancements to support instructional interventions and compliance reporting while safeguarding student privacy.

You will partner with district stakeholders and development teams to gather requirements, produce clear specifications, and guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed in qualifications.
• 3-5 years requirements gathering and application assessment experience.
• Deep understanding of K-12 data lifecycles, educational workflows, and data compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze requirements for software solutions tailored to education applications.
• Serve as liaison between development teams and district stakeholders to align solutions with educational objectives.
• Ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance (FERPA).
• Develop technical and end-user documentation and provide tiered support.
• Create and execute unit and regression test plans for platform reliability.
• Evaluate IT processes to improve service delivery and efficiency.
• Prioritize project backlogs and communicate cost/benefit of changes.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Data analysis

Technical documentation

SDLC knowledge

Agile methodologies

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or education degree

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Business Systems Analyst II (226 Days) (RTP20261022-020)

We are seeking a Business Analyst to drive the design, development, and optimization of software solutions tailored for the education applications. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex district data requirements and technical implementation. You will be responsible for analyzing workflows, identifying opportunities for platform enhancement, and ensuring that our software solutions support critical educational processes—from instructional interventions to compliance reporting—while upholding the highest standards of student data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering & Solutioning: Independently analyze complex user inquiries and business problems, evaluating multiple outcomes to formulate actionable recommendations and product roadmaps.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary conduit between development teams and district stakeholders, ensuring technical solutions align with educational objectives and user expectations.
• Data Integrity & Compliance: Collaborate across departments to ensure data accuracy and integrity, ensuring all platforms remain compliant with federal, state, and local educational regulations (e.g., FERPA/privacy standards).
• Operational Support & Training: Develop technical and end-user documentation, and provide tiered support to ensure user adoption and effective utilization of data platforms.
• Quality Assurance & Testing: Leverage a background in education data to develop and execute thorough unit and regression test plans, ensuring platform reliability.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate current IT processes and data platforms to recommend enhancements that improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Project Leadership: Establish and prioritize project backlogs, balancing immediate user needs with long-term strategic objectives.
• Communication: Disseminate information regarding the cost/benefits of proposed technical changes, effectively translating complex technical concepts for non-technical educational stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or education degree
• 3-5 years requirements gathering and application assessment experience
• Education Sector Expertise: Deep understanding of school district data lifecycles, educational workflows, and the unique data compliance requirements of the K-12 environment.
• Analytical Rigor: Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities, with experience interpreting large data sets.
• Technical Documentation: Proven experience writing clear, technical documentation, including functional specifications and user guides.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of business process modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate in a concise, professional manner, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
• Agile Methodology: Experience working on concurrent projects in a dynamic, fast-paced development environment.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building consensus and working effectively across cross-functional teams.