Business Analyst

04 Jul 2024

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Business Analyst

POSITION DESCRIPTION:Luna Data Solutions is currently seeking a Business Analyst to assist the business unit with preparing requirements for evaluation of space management applications in accordance with state of Texas procurement requirements. The space management unit monitors space utilization for reporting to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and analyzes current space availability versus University needs to make recommendations for how to accommodate changing space needs across the University.

Responsibilities:
  • Define the scope of space management: define the scope of space management in accordance with our higher education industry peers. This activity will involve peer benchmarking.
  • Define the requirements for space management: Work with the business unit to define requirements for the space management application that are objective and meet the state of Texas procurement requirements. Assist the business unit with prioritizing the requirements based on business need.
  • Incorporate and track technical requirements which will be provided by the technical staff.
  • Assist the business unit with engaging the University procurement and contracting offices in support of the evaluation of products.
  • Facilitate product evaluation: Assist the business unit in conducting a fair and objective evaluation of products that meet the state of Texas procurement requirements.
  • Finalize results: Assist the business unit in finalizing the results of the product evaluation such that they have a compelling business case for the recommendation.

Required Experience:
  • 1 or more years of experience developing requirements for evaluation of a software product in preparation for a competitive process that meets Texas procurement requirements; more than 3 years documenting business requirements for software implementations or projects.
  • 1 or more years of experience participating the evaluation of software products against predetermined business and technical requirements.
  • Demonstrated facilitation skills in leading meetings with business users to define business requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to explain complex concepts to business units such as explaining the reasoning behind competitive procurement rules
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to learn a new business area and discern the overall purpose and priorities of their work
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other business areas such as procurement or contracts on a project

Preferred Experience:
  • 2 or more years of experience in assisting business units with evaluating software products against predetermined requirements
  • Experience in the higher education industry
  • Experience with supporting a space management system

Schedule:Location: Austin TX. Local candidate can work onsite if desired however all work can be done remotely.Luna Data Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. This position is a long-term contract with the potential to extend. Luna Data Solutions does not offer sponsorship at this time.

  • ID: #43814736
  • State: Texas Austin 73301 Austin USA
  • City: Austin
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-07-04
  • Deadline: 2022-08-26
  • Category: Education/teaching