Sr. Data Integration Business Analyst

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive, vendor-ready data map by inventorying TEA and external data systems and documenting:
  • Data sources
  • Data ownership
  • Data formats
  • Dependencies
  • Data integration requirements
• Assess data quality across systems by identifying:
  • Gaps
  • Inconsistencies
  • Duplications
  • Standardization needs
• Recommend data cleansing and validation strategies.
• Design a scalable data integration strategy that improves:
  • Data accessibility
  • Interoperability
  • Usability
  • Long-term sustainability
• Align data integration strategy with TEA's implementation of the Ed-Fi Data Standard.
• Serve as the Business Analyst for OnePlan by:
  • Gathering business requirements
  • Analyzing business requirements
  • Documenting business and system requirements using Modern Requirements
  • Developing process flows
  • Documenting skip logic
  • Defining system interdependencies
  • Creating user interface mock-ups
  • Translating business needs into functional requirements for vendor design and development
• Support broader IDS initiatives including:
  • LASO
  • GSA
  • OneSystem
  • Other related workstreams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields such as: Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Data Analyst leading requirements gathering, business process analysis, and functional documentation for technology implementation projects.
• Experience analyzing complex data environments, documenting data sources and integrations, and developing data governance, data quality, and integration strategies.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into clear functional requirements and collaborate effectively with cross-functional business, technical, and vendor teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills And Qualifications

• 8 years business requirements gathering, functional requirements documentation, and business process mapping.
• 8 years data mapping, data analysis, data quality assessment, data governance, and data integration.
• 3 years documenting system integrations, APIs, ETL processes, and data flows.
• 3 years proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio (or equivalent), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 3 years proficiency with SQL and business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• 2 years proficiency with requirements management and project tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Modern Requirements.
• 2 years proficiency with the Ed-Fi Data Standard and data interoperability frameworks.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with state agencies, the education sector, or related fields.