IT Business Analyst

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IT Business Analyst Job Title: Systems Analyst IV Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: CAPPS FIN Support Non-Capital Posting Number: 22227 Closing Date: 11/08/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $5,098.66- $6,701.75 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First)
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Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility

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Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST Other Locations:
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IT Business Analyst completes software development tasks including features, new functionality, and upgrades.

This position works with technical support staff, functional analysts, or network specialists to develop code fixes, to perform modifications and/or updates to existing systems per design documents or to implement new interfaces or processes.

The individual will be able to Identify, investigate and resolve production problems and participate in code reviews to ensure compliance with development standards and system/business requirements.

Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position is for U.S. Citizens or residents only.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (40%)

Oversees trainers, technical support staff, network specialists, and contract staff to perform modifications and updates to existing systems or to implement new systems. Identifies, investigates, and resolves production problems. This may include analyzing problems, coding, testing, implementing, and training of other technical staff and/or customers. Facilitates stakeholders and user approvals of new system modifications and the migration of fixes. (30%)

Develops current software development methods/techniques and establishes development standards (which include programming standards, documentation standards and testing standards) to ensure the quality and maintainability of applications. Oversees code reviews to ensure compliance with development standards and system/business requirements. Develops and maintains documentation CAPPS Financial Security roles and tasks for internal IT staff and stakeholders. (25%)

Performs other related tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned in response to a business need. (5%)

• Knowledge of People Soft Financials data elements and table structures.
• Knowledge in SQL, People Soft Query, People Soft Trees and configurations, nVision; with preferred knowledge in BI Publisher, Unix/Linux, and Windows.
• Knowledge in migration of objects/projects to production.
• Knowledge and understanding of writing and testing code.
• Knowledge of information technology standards, practices, and project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting rules, processes, and requirements.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer…