Business Analyst II, III or IV

TxDOT's Transportation Programs Division is looking for a Business Analyst.  This position involves conducting detailed analysis and extensive research on data and providing results in various formats.  We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

• Business Analyst II, B23, $61,184 - $99,658
• Business Analyst III, B25, $69,572-$114,099
• Business Analyst IV, B27, $84,182 - $142,374

Work Location: 6230 E Stassney Lane Austin, TX 78744

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Business Analyst II

Performs complex business analysis work by facilitating the analysis of business processes and activities to meet Department needs. Develops, enhances, and/or maintains information resources applications for the Department. Develops and writes conceptual business process design specifications; or plans, analyzes, coordinates and supports the information needs of the Department. Work requires contact with business specialists, information providers, project managers, and Department management. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Business Analyst III

Performs advanced business analysis work by planning and coordinating business processes analysis and determining required measures to meet Department needs. Coordinates the development, enhancement, and/or maintenance of information resources applications for the Department. Develops and writes conceptual business process design specifications; or plans, analyzes, coordinates and supports the information needs the Department. Work requires contact with business specialists, information providers, project managers and Department management. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Business Analyst IV

Performs highly advanced business analysis work by planning and overseeing business processes analysis and determining and implementing required measures to meet Department needs. Oversees the development, enhancement, and/or maintenance of information resources applications for the Department. Develops, writes, and/or reviews conceptual business process design specifications; or plans, analyzes, coordinates and support the information needs of the Department. Serves as leader worker of subject matter expert for a major functional area. Work requires contact with business specialist; information providers, project managers and Department management. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Business Analyst II

· Assists in development project plans for executive information management projects.

· Assists in developing project plans to include establishment of business vision, identification and analysis of business processes, analysis of highly complex internal and external customer needs.

· Composes and compiles progress/status reports, memoranda, correspondence, and other Department documentation on diverse subject matter

· Facilitates capture and implementation of functional business requirements; assists in transformation of functional requirements into system requirements

· Identifies, defines and researches issues of potential strategic importance.

· Plans and coordinates activities associated with the delivery of highly complex business and information analyses, Consults with internal and external customers to identify user needs information repositories and Information Technology based applications.

· Plans, oversees and directs daily activities of team members, monitors progress, identifies barriers and recommends corrective action.

· Prepares and makes presentations.

· Analyzes business value of proposed business changes and makes priority recommendations to the Administration

· Analyzes business value of proposed reporting enhancements and makes recommendations to the Administration.

· Analyzes multi-dimensional models, relational databases and information technology-based applications for timely, accurate, relevant and intuitive information delivery.

· Analyzes needs and constructs and implements decision-support based applications.

· Ascertains business area readiness for change to new business processes and identifies appropriate implementation measures

· Assists business and technical professionals in the analysis and assessment of a variety of business areas and processes.

· Assists in testing, validating, updating and enhancing applications.

· Assists in the development of conceptual models for redesigning business processes.

· May serve as a project leader.

· Captures, documents and/or implements functional business requirements.

· Consults with, coordinates, facilitates and integrates the activities of business specialists, information providers and technical resources.

· Defines, evaluates and promotes the philosophy of business improvement through the use of technology, process improvement and human resources.

· Establishes performance targets and measures results through comparative analysis

· Evaluates, analyzes and implements business processes and departmental information needs and/or assists technical professionals in analysis and assessment of a variety of business areas

· Identifies and analyzes diverse data repositories and designs and maintains executive-level reports in a single source repository of executive information.

· Interviews executive management and assesses informational needs

· Monitors the implementation process and conducts follow-up for facilitated workshops to ensure effective use of business personnel in performing analysis and developing specifications

· Performs benchmark comparisons of business processes to external entities.

· Serves on Quality Management teams, task forces, committees and/or workshops.

· Stays abreast of the policies, procedures and legislation that may impact various business areas.

· Works with consultants, vendors and other entities.

· Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Business Analyst III

 all of the above and

· Assists business and technical professionals in the analysis and assessment of a variety of business areas and processes.

· Identifies, defines and researches issues of potential strategic importance.

· May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

Business Analyst IV

 all of the above and

· Develops project plans to include establishment of business vision, identification and analysis of business processes, analysis of highly complex internal and external customer needs.

· Serves as a lead worker.

· May serve as a supervisor in their absence

· Serves as a project leader.

Minimum Qualifications:

Business Analyst II

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin, Computer Science, Manage Info Systems, or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3 years business-related analysis, technical system analysis and design, project management and/or support. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Business Analyst III

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin, Computer Science, Manage Info Systems, or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 4 years business-related analysis, technical system analysis and design, project management and/or support. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Business Analyst IV

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin, Computer Science, Manage Info Systems, or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 5 years business-related analysis, technical system analysis and design, project management and/or support. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Business Analyst II

Considerable knowledge of

· Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

· Methods, processes and tools used in the analysis of business processes and for the rapid development of software applications

· Systems development using analysis, design and documentation methodologies

Proficient skill in

· Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions

· Planning, directing, coordinating and scheduling

· Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions

· Analyzing business, technical, and managerial problems and developing, recommending, and implementing effective solutions

· Maintaining a safe working environment

Some skill in

· Maintaining effective working relationships with others

· Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures

· Meeting deadlines

· Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities

· Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

· Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data

· Determining business needs

· Composing correspondence and technical documents

· Developing and giving presentations

· Developing, installing and debugging computer programs

· Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Ability to

· Communicate effectively

Other Attributes

· Shows integrity and ethical behavior; respects confidentiality, business ethics, and organizational standards

· Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Business Analyst III

all of the above and

Extensive knowledge of

· Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

· Methods, processes and tools used in the analysis of business processes and for the rapid development of software applications

· Systems development using analysis, design and documentation methodologies

Proficient skill in

· Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Business Analyst IV

all of the above

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Business Analyst II/III/ IV

· Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

· Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

· Standing-prolonged periods of time

· Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information