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, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As an Entry Level Business Analyst you will work with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable requirements and help deliver high-quality, data-informed solutions.

• Develop a strong understanding of the client’s industry, organization, customers, and business objectives
• Build trusted relationships with clients and teammates by asking thoughtful questions and actively listening
• Analyze business processes, user requirements, and data to identify insights, pain points, and opportunities for improvement
• Use foundational data skills (SQL basics, data exploration, statistical literacy) and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to support analysis
• Convert business needs into functional requirements, user stories, workflows, acceptance criteria, and test support materials
• Communicate findings clearly, translating technical concepts for cross-functional audiences
• Leverage modern and AI-enabled workplace tools to organize information, summarize findings, draft documentation, and streamline analysis
• Apply responsible AI practices, considering privacy, security, data quality, transparency, and appropriate human oversight
• Support testing, usability reviews, documentation, training materials, and client deliverables across the project lifecycle

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future employer sponsorship (some roles may require U.S. Citizenship or the ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with fast-paced, cross-functional teams
• Curiosity, professionalism, and a strong desire for continuous learning
• Interest in learning and responsibly using AI-enabled tools, automation platforms, and modern productivity technologies
• Preferred (but not required): exposure to public sector clients, business analysis coursework or internships, cloud technologies, ERPs/CRMs, or software development projects

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Location & Work Mode

• Location: Austin, TX (hybrid working mode)
• Fall application window: August 24, 2026 – November 6, 2026
• This role is based in Austin; local candidates or those willing to work hybrid in Austin will be prioritized

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full-time (permanent)
• Estimated salary range: $46,400 - $85,100 (provided by our client; actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and other factors)
• All offers are contingent on successful completion of any required background checks and clearances for the assignment

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Why This Role?

Join a team that emphasizes learning, ownership, and real client impact from day one. This role is designed to build your consulting and technical foundation—requirements gathering, solution design, data analysis, visualization, and responsible AI practices—while giving opportunities to work with experienced practitioners across the IT sector.

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Additional Notes

• The client provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please notify the Careertakes recruiter or the contact listed in your application materials.
• The client is committed to fair hiring and will consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.

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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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