Senior Business Analyst

Peak Performers has partnered with a Texas State Agency to assist in their search for a remote Sr. Business Analyst . In this position, you will be responsible for multiple projects that support the mission of the agency of improving outcomes for Texas students, with a focus on major enhancements and/or rewrite effort. Major duties Perform advanced business analysis throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC), serving as a liaison between business stakeholders and development teams. Gather and document requirements through JAD sessions, workshops, interviews, surveys, use cases, and workflow analysis. Analyze business processes, user needs, and system capabilities to identify opportunities for automation and improvement. Translate business needs into clear functional requirements, user stories, use cases, and software requirements specifications. Develop process flows, context diagrams, UML diagrams, wireframes, and mockups to support system design. Manage requirements throughout the SDLC, including change control, requirement status tracking, and traceability. Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and verify that business and system requirements are fulfilled. Support post-implementation enhancements and ongoing requirements management. Manage deadlines and project deliverables while exercising independent judgment and initiative. What are we looking for? Minimum 8 years of experience gathering requirements through customer interviews and developing clear, well-written system requirements. 8 years of experience working throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). 8 years of experience with business process reengineering and software process flow improvements. 8 years of experience developing user stories and use cases following business analysis best practices. 8 years of experience designing mockups and wireframes aligned with UX best practices. 8 years of strong communication, facilitation, writing, and organizational skills. 4 years of documented experience using Atlassian Jira for issue tracking. Preferred 4 years of experience working with the agency, another federal, state, or local education agency, or an education vendor. 3 years of documented experience using Modern Requirements software. 2 years of experience supporting complaint and case management workflows, including intake, investigation, and resolution. 2 years of experience with educator certification processes, federal/state grant programs, or state funding programs. Exciting Opportunity Details Rate: $85.00/hour W2 Contract Worksite Location: Remote Contract through 8/31/27 with opportunity for extension The Peak Performers difference Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement We pay weekly through direct deposit In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future. Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. Hv7713721021