Business Data Analyst
The Business Data Analyst Intern / Systems Analyst Intern III at Confidential Client supports digital delivery and AI initiatives by combining systems analysis with technical skills in AI, scripting, and automation. The role involves collaborating with business units to analyze requirements, develop automation solutions, and support rapid development and testing in a hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Confidential Client (Health and Human Services).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Overview
This is a contract Business Data Analyst role supporting digital delivery and AI initiatives for a Confidential Client in the Health and Human Services industry. You will combine systems analysis with hands-on scripting, automation, and AI integration to accelerate engineering-related software services such as model ingestion, automated quantity extraction, plan conformance checks, and CI/CD automation. The role is hybrid based in Austin, TX with an expected start date of 2026-10-01 and an estimated end date of 2027-09-30.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with business units to understand operational procedures, data requirements, and reporting needs.
- Analyze user requirements, workflows, and system specifications for new or modified applications.
- Document user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify software.
- Perform feasibility studies and cost/benefit analysis for proposed solutions.
- Identify automation opportunities and help rapidly prototype solutions.
- Develop scripts and prototypes to automate processes and integrate AI-driven features.
- Evaluate system capabilities and constraints for alignment with organizational standards.
- Support testing, validation, and deployment of new solutions in a rapid development environment.
- Confer with stakeholders to analyze current procedures, identify problems, and define input/output requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year experience working with business units to capture operational procedures, data requirements, and reporting needs.
- Minimum 1 year experience documenting user requirements, workflows, and system specifications.
- Minimum 1 year experience performing feasibility studies and cost/benefit analyses.
- Minimum 1 year experience developing scripts and prototypes for automation and AI integration.
- Minimum 1 year experience supporting testing and validation of solutions in rapid development environments.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication for requirements documentation and stakeholder collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Information Systems, or related field.
- Familiarity with AI/ML fundamentals and applying pre-built models or APIs.
- Proficiency with Python for data processing and automation.
- Experience with Bash scripting for system-level automation.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and containerization (Docker).
- Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipeline concepts.
- Knowledge of API development and data integration patterns.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and rapid prototyping tools.
Work Arrangement
- Location: Hybrid — Austin, TX (Confidential Client office).
- On-site requirement: Minimum 4 days per week in office.
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (excluding state holidays). Occasional evenings/weekends may be required to meet project deadlines.
- Term: Contract (start 10/01/2026; end 09/30/2027; estimated 2,080 hours). Contract may be renewed for up to two additional one-year periods.
Terms & Additional Notes
- All work products are considered works made for hire.
- Candidates may be required to submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by law.
- No fees will be paid for interviews or discussions during the selection process.
- Final employment will be with Confidential Client; Careertakes is acting as a third‑party recruiter supporting this process.
- This posting follows applicable U.S. federal and state employment laws, including nondiscrimination and accommodation obligations.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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