Business Analyst Iii

Job Title: Business Analyst III
Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite)
Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working with Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) systems

Job Description The Texas Department of Agriculture is seeking an experienced Business Analyst III to support application and software development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in business analysis, Agile methodologies, quality assurance, user story creation, and licensing systems within Texas state agencies. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, workflows, and system needs. Translate business requirements into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria. Perform QA activities, including manual testing and validation of functional/non-functional requirements. Analyze policies and procedures to assess impacts on automated systems. Support Agile teams by participating in sprint planning, refinement sessions, standups, and other Agile ceremonies. Develop and review project documentation including charters, project plans, test plans, and risk assessments.