Business Systems Analyst

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 33 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to be a key resource on a technical services team.

 

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law.  Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background checkAllied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.

Responsibilities

As TULIP application’s features continues to grow and evolve, the need for a dedicated Systems Analyst has become increasingly critical. Many of our current operational challenges stem from inefficiencies in workflows, recurring system issues, and gaps between business requirements and technology solutions. A Systems Analyst will play a vital role in conducting root cause analysis, identifying underlying system and process inefficiencies, and implementing solutions that prevent recurring problems. By proactively addressing these issues, we can reduce downtime, increase productivity, and ensure smoother business operations. Furthermore, this role will drive process improvements by evaluating existing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and recommending automation or optimization strategies. Many of our current processes contain redundancies or manual inefficiencies that slow down operations and increase costs. A Systems Analyst will work cross-functionally with business units and IT teams to ensure that technology solutions align with business needs, improving collaboration and reducing miscommunication. By leveraging data analysis and system performance insights, they will help leadership make informed, strategic decisions that enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks. Additionally, hiring a Systems Analyst will lead to significant cost savings over time. Inefficiencies in systems and workflows often result in hidden costs, including unnecessary rework, system downtime, and operational delays. By focusing on preventative measures and continuous improvement, a Systems Analyst will help reduce these expenses. This role is essential in ensuring that our systems and processes are optimized for long-term success, ultimately driving better business outcomes, improved efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.

 

**Location of job: Hybrid-3 days remote with 2 days (Mondays and Tuesdays) required to be onsite. Candidate must be local to Austin, TX**

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

5

Required

Ability to work proactively and reactively, collaborating with various teams to implement solutions and improve processes.

5

Required

Coordination and Collaboration: Work with various teams, including IT support, development, and operations, to gather information and expertise.

5

Required

Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

5

Required

A certain degree of creativity, out of the box thinking, and latitude is required.

5

Required

Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

4

Preferred

Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives.

4

Preferred

Strong understanding of principles of Problem management