Business Analyst/Project Manager

Job ID: TX-529701711

Onsite/Local TX Govt BA/PM (PMP/PMI-PBA/CBAP/15+) with legacy modernization (must), SQL Server, .Net experience

Location: Austin, TX (HHSC)
Duration: 2 Months
Position is 100% ONSITE at the location listed above (NO REMOTE WORK). Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position (Within 50-mile radius). Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.

Skills:
12 Required Experience in Legacy system analysis and modernization strategies.
12 Required Experience in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), particularly for web-based application development.
12 Required Experience in gathering requirements elicitation and documentation (business, functional, and technical).
12 Required Experience in translating legacy application behavior into modern web-based system requirements.
12 Required Experience in Stakeholder facilitation, communication, and consensus building, Project coordination and task tracking.
12 Required Knowledge of analyzing SQL-based data models and system integrations.
12 Required Reviewing system workflows and identifying modernization opportunities.
12 Required Written, verbal, and presentation communication.
12 Required Create clear, complete, and testable requirements documentation.
12 Required Work effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams.
12 Required Identify system and compliance gaps and propose feasible solutions.
12 Required Adapt to evolving technical requirements and modernization complexities.
12 Required Maintain productive working relationships in a fast-paced project environment.
12 Preferred experience in business analysis or PM/BA roles.
8 Preferred Demonstrated experience converting legacy applications to web-based solutions.
8 Preferred Hands-on experience working with .NET development teams and SQL databases.
8 Preferred Experience with project management methodologies.
4 Preferred Bachelor s degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
4 Preferred Experience supporting large-scale IT systems within government or regulated environments
4 Preferred PMP,PMI-PBA, CBAP, or similar certification preferred.

Description:
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.

PM / Business Analyst Legacy to Web Application Modernization

Possible extension to FY27.

Role Summary
Under the direction of the IT Applications Director, the PM/Business Analyst (PM/BA) will support modernization initiatives by leading and executing business and technical analysis activities for the conversion of legacy applications to modern, web-based solutions. This staff augmentation role works closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to plan, analyze, document, and validate system requirements. The PM/BA will leverage strong knowledge of .NET technologies and SQL-based systems to translate existing functionality into clear, actionable requirements that support web application development.

This position operates with limited supervision and requires the ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple technical and business teams.

Key Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and execute requirements and analysis activities supporting the conversion of legacy applications to modern web-based platforms using .NET technologies.
Analyze existing legacy system functionality, databases, and workflows to document current-state processes and system behavior.
Elicit, document, and validate business, functional, and non-functional requirements for web-based application development.
Perform gap analysis between current legacy systems and desired future-state web solutions, identifying functional, technical, and compliance gaps.
Collaborate with developers, architects, and database teams to ensure accurate translation of requirements into .NET and SQL-based solutions.
Support project planning activities, including task tracking, milestone reporting, issue identification, and risk escalation.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, requirements reviews, and walkthroughs to obtain consensus and formal sign-off.
Provide ongoing support to development and testing teams by clarifying requirements and validating implemented functionality.
Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to leadership and stakeholders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
11+ years of experience in Legacy system analysis and modernization strategies.
11+ years of experience in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), particularly for web-based application development.
11+ years in gathering requirements elicitation and documentation (business, functional, and technical).
11+ years of experience in translating legacy application behavior into modern web-based system requirements.
11+ years of experience in Stakeholder facilitation, communication, and consensus building, Project coordination and task tracking.
Knowledge of analyzing SQL-based data models and system integrations.
Reviewing system workflows and identifying modernization opportunities.
Written, verbal, and presentation communication.
Create clear, complete, and testable requirements documentation.
Work effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams.
Identify system and compliance gaps and propose feasible solutions.
Adapt to evolving technical requirements and modernization complexities.
Maintain productive working relationships in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
11+ years of experience in business analysis or PM/BA roles.
8+years of demonstrated experience converting legacy applications to web-based solutions.
8+ years of Hands-on experience working with .NET development teams and SQL databases.
8+ years of experience supporting large-scale IT systems within government or regulated environments.
8+ years of experience with project management methodologies.
PMI-PBA, CBAP, or similar certification preferred.