For the given job description <<Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as costbenefit, ROI, buybuild, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.  This position will work on the Grants Management application. This position will perform the duties of a Business Analyst including requirement gathering, analysis of requirements, development of requirements and design for required system modifications, completing business requirement documents, user stories, and business area collaboration andor coordination. Will also work with technical teams to coordinate demos, UAT, code releases, and user communication as necessary. Must have experience working in an Agile environment. Some on-call support may be required depending on the project phase. II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements:Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skillsexperience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.YearsRequiredPreferredExperience8RequiredBusiness Analyst Experience8RequiredSQL Experience8RequiredSystem Reporting (Oracle, SQL)8RequiredSystems Testing (Unit, Integration, UAT)8RequiredExcellent communication skills (verbal and in writing)4PreferredAgile Software Development Methodologies Experience2PreferredProject andor Product Management experience1PreferredExperience with Jira III. TERMS OF SERVICE Services are expected to start 10022023 and are expected to complete by 08312024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1850 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, andor extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing. IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st St Austin, TX 78751. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, andor living expenses shall be at the Candidate's andor Vendor's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission. V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Remote work Mon - FriLocation: within the state of TexasInterviews will be conducted through Microsoft Teams>> the resume: <<Career OverviewQuality focused SQL Data Analyst with an analytical mindset and natural problem solving abilities seeks employment as part of a dynamic team, bringing 20 plus years' experience in the Direct Marketing industry.
QualificationsSQL proficiency, including coding and debugging scripts to extract, transform and analyze data setsMS SQL Server 2000,2005 and 2008, T-SQL and ANSI-SQL, MySQL, DB2MS Office Suite expertSound understanding of relational, object and dimensional databasesExperience prioritize/manage multiple tasksStrong analytical skillsExcellent organizational skillsAbility to communicate across all levels of managementUnsurpassed work ethicProject managementExperience with relational DBMS environments and ER diagrammingExperience with the Microsoft BI stack (SQL, Analysis Services, SSRS, SSIS, Excel Services, SharePoint)Experience running complex and high volume ETL processes​​​
Work Experience01/2012to02/2016Data Analyst Data Specialist IIHsbc–Beverly Hills,CA,Programmed in an object-oriented programming language with an eye toward code abstraction and reuse.Create database objects such as tables, views, stored procedures, triggers etc.Designed and implemented data integration modules for Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) data analysis techniques to validate business rules and identify low quality missing data in the existing enterprise data warehouse (EDW).Performed analysis and presented results using SQL, SSIS, MS Access, Excel, and Visual Basic scripts.Filter and clean data, and review computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems.Analyzed and validated findings, creating reports, presentations, and visualizations.Designed data table in coordination with client services and internal departments.Coordinated with QA testers for end-to-end unit testing and post-production testing.Recommended and executed plans to improve development tools and processes.Analyzed requirements and used systematic approaches to implement and document the tasks.Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions and by debugging and creating defect fixes.Ability to think critically and solve problems.Dealt with ambiguity and changing business requirements.Worked with relational DBMS environments and ER diagramming.Resolved and troubleshoot complex issues.Checked of supplied data for sense, consistency and accuracy.01/2009to01/2012Data Project Manager - Data Specialist IIHacker Agency–City,STATE,Customized and optimized the entire campaign data project management process.Managed the campaign process in compliance with contractual Service Level Agreements.Direct Marketing Campaign Management Handled intake of written campaign requests directly from the customer - in word documents and email.Interfaced directly with client teams, address and manage client requests.Analyzed marketing requirements and translated them into technical specifications.Evaluated all input materials received from client and ensured optimal quality.Checked of supplied data for sense, consistency and accuracy.Identified and resolved issues in client instructions prior to execution.Conferred with data processing to obtain information on limitations for data processing projects.Managed work according to level agreements.Managed data projects and designed data solutions for same.Documented, clarify, and communicate requests for change requests with the requester and coordinate with the development and testing team.Interfaced directly with client teams, address and manage client requests.Planned, coordinated and managed campaign tasks with the database team and communicated status.Responsible for defining the functional requirement documents for each source to target mapping/interface.01/2007to01/2009DirectorData Services Hacker Agency–City,STATE,Consult with staff and senior management to assess organizational needs, and then conduct feasibility studies to determine the best course to achieve them.Analyze emerging technologies and recommend for adaptation.Analyzed process and recommended improvements on same.Coordinating the installation of hardware, data communications systems and software Developed project data budgets and analyzed potential for it.Preparing and administering departmental budgets.Monitoring data processing department's efficiency and effectiveness.Initiated efforts to migrate legacy applications to SQL.01/2004to01/2007Data Processing ManagerHacker Agency–City,STATE,Develop and manage a software services team which will be initially data focused.Trained the team on data processing techniques and practices.Assigned workflow for data processing staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects.Lead a data processing team through complex projects.Accountable for new campaign data requirements, production execution and quality control.Leveraged advanced knowledge and skills to succeed as a data processing manager.Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.Acting as liaison between staff and management.Worked with customers to analyze data processing needs and to determine system development and modification activities.Managed data projects and designed data solutions for same.Locate and define new process improvement opportunities Implement a process-based approach to meeting organizational goals.Wrote and automated tools and scripts to increase departmental efficiency and automate repeatable tasks.Preparing and presenting reports related to data processing operations.Coordinated with various teams and maintained best practices for all deliverable.Developed and ensured adherence to standard procedures in data processing.Ensured data processing operations are properly documented for future references.Designed various internal control procedures and improved quality of functions.Oversaw computer systems operations, working with staff to troubleshoot problems and design solutions.Troubleshoot problems relative to computer operations or data processing results.Worked closely with management to prioritize business and information needs.
Education and TrainingExpected intotoAssociate of Applied Science:Computer ScienceHighline College-Des Moines,WAGPA:Computer Science
SkillsAgile, approach, Articulate, automate, Budgets, BI, Business Objects, clarify, hardware, Computer Operations, Client, Customer-service, Data Analysis, data communications, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Migration, Data Mining, data warehouse, database, database design, DBMS, Debugging, Dependable, Detail-oriented, Direct Marketing, Documentation, email, ETL, Senior Management, feasibility studies, Forecasting, functional, DB2, marketing, materials, MS Access, MS Excel, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Power Point, word, MS Word, MySQL, Enterprise, Object-Oriented Programming, organizational, presenting, Presentations, Problem Analysis and Resolution, processes, Process Improvement, Project Management, quality, Quality Management, QA, quality control, requirement, SAP, Scrum, scripts, Service Level Agreements, MS SQL Server, SQL, SQL Server, tables, T-SQL, Troubleshoot, Visual Basic, Visual FoxPro, workflow, written>>. The result is, Potential Fit

Fit assessment: Potential Fit