Skills

Communication Data Analysis SQL Test Training Gap Analysis Agile

Job Specifications

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

DO NOT APPLY if you are NOT currently residing within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas.

This role requires local Austin-area candidates only. Candidates planning to relocate will NOT be considered.

Job Title: Business Analyst 2 (Hybrid – Austin, TX)

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite Tues & Wed / Hybrid Schedule)

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Work Authorization: Open to authorized candidates

Local Candidates Only: Must reside within 50 miles of Austin, TX

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Analyst 2 to support a high-impact technology migration initiative within a Texas state agency environment. This role involves working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to analyze legacy systems, map data, document requirements, and validate successful migration to modern platforms.

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence in Austin two days per week. Only candidates currently residing in the Austin area will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and document detailed business and technical requirements for system migration projects
Document current-state (As-Is) and future-state (To-Be) business processes
Perform data analysis using SQL to identify and map source-to-target data fields
Conduct gap analysis between legacy and new systems
Create Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure full lifecycle coverage
Develop test cases and test scripts for web-based applications
Validate batch jobs and web services to ensure data consistency and integrity
Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Facilitate stakeholder workshops and manage expectations
Prepare solution options, risk assessments, and cost/benefit analysis
Develop user guides, training materials, and functional documentation

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in requirements gathering and testing of web-based applications
5+ years of experience performing data analysis using SQL
5+ years of experience creating UI mockups
5+ years of experience developing Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
5+ years of experience writing test cases and test scripts
5+ years of experience testing batch jobs and web services
Strong understanding of business process reengineering and system modernization
Experience documenting business rules and translating them into technical specifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in Agile development environments
Experience supporting large-scale system migration or modernization projects
Experience in public sector or healthcare environments

Required Skills

Business Process Modeling (As-Is / To-Be)
Data Mapping & Transformation
SQL Querying & Data Validation
UAT Coordination
Stakeholder Communication
Risk & Impact Analysis
Functional Documentation & Training

Additional Requirements

Must currently reside within a 50-mile radius of Austin, TX
Must be available for onsite work two days per week
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

About the Company

AMER has a 20-year history of providing thousands of consultants to support staffing solutions and end-to-end software development projects. We are a leading Information Technology Consulting firm that helps Government and commercial clients plan, build, manage and justify their investments to optimize mission and business performance. As a certified minority-owned small disadvantaged business, we specialize in providing Information Technology, Medical, and Accounting and Finance Staffing Solutions, among other Government an... Know more