Business analyst

This is a remote position.

The Business Analyst will support the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) on the Mainframe Reports and Extract effort. This role performs advanced business analysis for complex, emerging technology hardware and software projects, with a focus on data analysis, reporting, and data publishing. Duties include gathering and documenting requirements, assessing and developing business processes, creating and validating user acceptance testing, and supporting users with research and special projects. The position is responsible for analysis and documentation across multiple interrelated reporting projects, including publishing data to the DIR Open Data Portal or the RRC website. The Senior Business Analyst works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Gather, develop, and document business requirements using multiple elicitation methods.
• Review, assess, and develop business processes to support reporting and data initiatives.
• Perform data analysis and root cause analysis of data errors.
• Create and maintain data flow documentation for interrelated reporting projects.
• Support report development using Power BI and Snowflake.
• Coordinate data publishing on the DIR Open Data Portal or the RRC website.
• Create and validate user acceptance testing and support training and implementation activities.
• Work with business area personnel to design technical solutions that meet business requirements.
• Provide research and special project support to users.
• Ensure deliverables follow established processes, maintain consistent quality, and use accepted business analysis methodologies.
• Assign and supervise the work of others as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications

• 8 years of strong interpersonal, collaborative, analytical, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills in English.
• 8 years of experience gathering requirements and creating reports.
• 8 years of experience facilitating the creation and analysis of business requirements and working with business area personnel to design technical solutions.
• 5 years of experience participating in and providing guidance to the business in developing and completing user acceptance testing, training, and implementation-related activities.
• 2 years of experience with Snowflake and Power BI.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Candidates who currently reside in Texas are preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Location and Schedule

• Location: Remote.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays.
• Work Arrangement: Telework.