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OverviewJOB TITLE:Business Analyst IIICAYUSE COMPANY:Cayuse Civil Services, LLCLOCATION:Austin, TXSALARY:$108,888- $155,563.20EMPLOYEE TYPE:Full-Time Salary Exempt TRAVEL:NoRELOCATION:NoEmployment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.The Work The Business Analyst III is responsible for overseeing, managing, and implementing the development of documentation for the client's business needs. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the successful translation of current system functionality into actionable system requirements. This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables. ResponsibilitiesGather, analyze, and document user requirements, business processes, and system issues to support automation initiatives and improvements to existing applications. Elicit and document business needs for new system development and translate requirements into well-defined user stories. Create comprehensive user stories, define clear acceptance criteria, and conduct manual testing, including mobile application testing. Develop wireframes to support intuitive, user-centered design. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to validate requirements and gather feedback on solutions. Participate in or lead Agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives. Provide guidance to development teams by answering questions on user stories and serving as the interface between the developers and stakeholders. Perform quality assurance (QA) reviews of user stories to ensure acceptance criteria, non-functional requirements, and overall readiness are fully met. Coordinate and guide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business stakeholders, ensuring timely sign-off and documenting additional work items for backlog consideration. Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation and assist in preparing proposals for new system enhancements. Provide consultation on application analysis, troubleshoot system issues, and recommend effective solutions. Adhere to all TDA policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsHere's What You Need 8 years of experience with Agile methodologies, user story creation, working as part of an Agile team as a Business Analyst, participating in all Agile ceremonies, and leading refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, and Retrospective sessions. 8 years of experience using Azure Dev Ops, Jira, or similar. 8 years of working in highly complex (senior level) business analysis work. 8 years of performing quality assurance (QA) reviews of user stories to ensure acceptance criteria, non-functional requirements, and overall readiness are fully met. 8 years of coordinating and guiding User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business stakeholders, ensuring timely sign off and documenting additional work items for backlog consideration. 8 years of experience identifying opportunities to improve business processes through automation and help prepare proposals to develop new systems. 8 years of consulting on the analysis of an application, troubleshoots system problems, and implements solutions. Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment. Minimum Skills: Must possess problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written Analyzing and interpreting raw data. Requirements gathering and documentation. Business process improvement and system design. Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency. Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc. Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time. Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature. Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team. Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided) Voluntary Life and AD&D options 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year Paid Time Off Reports to: Program ManagerWorking Conditions Professional office environment, with the ability to work on site in the main office in Austin, TX. Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time. Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position. Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace. Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen. May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays. May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes. May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law. Pay Range USD $108,888.00 - USD $155,563.20 /Yr.