Business Analyst

Overview

JOB TITLE:

Business Analyst

CAYUSE COMPANY:

Cayuse Civil Services, LLC

LOCATION

Austin, TX

SALARY:

$108,160.00-$153,920.00

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Full-Time Salary Exempt

TRAVEL

No

RELOCATION

No

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The AI Agent Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and optimizing intelligent autonomous agents using advanced artificial intelligence technologies. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to translate mission requirements into scalable, secure, and reliable AI agent solutions that address complex operational challenges within government and enterprise environments.

This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs to document highly complex system requirements.
• Develop and maintain highly complex system documents to convey business requirements, support efficient system design, and uphold quality standards.
• Develop test plans and liaise with end users to complete user acceptance testing to validate new and existing system functionality.
• Analyze program policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas.
• Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams by providing consultation, documentation, and direction on analysis, design, configuration, testing, and policy implementation within systems.
• Reengineer existing system processes and identify new applications of technology to meet business needs.
• Identify and communicate potential risks and difficulties at all stages; propose and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Keep all stakeholders informed through the distribution of project information and project status reports.
• Facilitate the service request life cycle through customer-related service request responses, business requirements coordination, technical specifications and related artifacts review, and monitor system integration and user acceptance testing prior to implementation.
• Other duties as assigned .

Qualifications

Here's What You Need

• 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or in similar roles.
• 5 years of experience with agile methodology, user story analysis, and serving as a liaison between Business and IT teams.
• 1 year of experience with the Texas Automated Nutrition System (TANS).
• 1 year of experience writing system requirements in compliance with federal child nutrition programs operated by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must reside in the Austin area.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.
• Travel costs, per diem, and other related expenses must be pre-approved in compliance with State of Texas travel guidelines.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $108,160.00 - USD $153,920.00 /Yr.