Senior Business AnalystAustin, Texas (Hybrid: 20% mandatory onsite, 80% optional remote)Contract until 8/31/2026 (12 months)Job DescriptionThe Business Analyst will perform advanced business analysis and user experience design to deliver effective, user-focused solutions. This role ensures design decisions align with industry best practices, agency standards, and research-driven principles. Acting as the link between stakeholders and the development team, the Business Analyst will be engaged throughout the software development life cycle, from gathering requirements to post-implementation enhancements.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesAnalysis: Lead the elicitation, documentation, and validation of business and technical requirements from stakeholder interviewsDesign: Create wireframes, mockups, and user experience workflows that follow best practices and meet user needsProcess Improvement: Conduct business process re-engineering and recommend solutions to improve efficiencyDevelopment Support: Assist in defining user stories and use cases that align with established analysis standardsLifecycle Management: Oversee requirements through all stages of the software development life cycle, including post-implementation updatesCollaboration: Partner with product teams, stakeholders, and customers to align solutions with project goalsCommunication: Facilitate discussions, lead meetings, and ensure clear, concise communication across teamsMinimum Qualifications (Required)Requirements Gathering: 8+ years eliciting requirements from customers and preparing detailed documentationSDLC: 8+ years working through all phases of the software development life cycleProcess Optimization: 8+ years improving processes through business process re-engineeringUser Stories: 8+ years creating user stories and use cases aligned with best practicesUX Design: 8+ years producing wireframes and mockups based on UX standardsFacilitation: 5+ years leading meetings, workshops, or collaborative sessionsWriting: 5+ years producing clear, organized, and well-structured documentationPreferred QualificationsRequirements Tools: Experience with Modern Requirements softwareTracking Tools: Experience with Atlassian JiraPublic Sector: Experience working in or with a state or local education agencyPrograms: Experience supporting Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) initiatives