26-2291: Business Analyst 3

Clearance: Not Required
Location: Austin, TX

About the role

Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets. At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

Work location & additional details

• Primary Location: 4601 W Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78751
• Work Mode: Onsite only
• Local candidates required — no out‑of‑state applicants or relocation plans
• Travel must be pre‑approved and will follow State of Texas travel rules; all expenses are the responsibility of the candidate/vendor unless authorized

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs, translating them into clear technical and functional requirements
• Align system capabilities with broader business strategies, reengineer existing processes, and identify opportunities to apply technology for improved efficiency
• Prepare solution options, assess risks, conduct cost/benefit and ROI analyses, and document detailed user needs, program functions, and development steps
• Support a large‑scale modernization effort to build a new Medicaid application
• Work as part of the team overseeing Medicaid IT‑Contracted Systems, integrated projects, and related initiatives
• Guide documentation, ensure accurate delivery of application functionality, and establish processes that promote consistency and alignment with the agency’s integrated solution strategy

Minimum requirements

• 8 years’ experience required
  • Coordinating with external vendors to complete projects and service requests; defining, assigning, and evaluating vendor work
  • Developing or reviewing project artifacts such as test cases, requirements documentation, traceability matrices, design documents, and technical specifications
  • Consulting on system analysis, troubleshooting issues, and supporting solution implementation
  • Managing project scope, acceptance, deployment, and overseeing system integration and user acceptance testing
  • Identifying project risks and challenges and designing mitigation strategies
  • Analyzing HHS policies, procedures, and standards to determine their impact on automated systems and functional areas
• 3 years’ experience preferred
  • Using TFS/ADO to create, manage, and maintain requirements throughout the development lifecycle
  • Working in an Agile environment (SAFe preferred)
  • Experience with Microsoft tools including MS Office, SharePoint, and Copilot
  • Understanding enterprise system components such as UI, data layers, infrastructure, integrations, business rules engines, workflow orchestration, and cloud‑based solutions
  • Knowledge of Texas HHSC processes, Texas Medicaid, and CHIP systems
  • Experience updating portfolio project management tools and managing state‑level major information resource project data