Software Business Analyst at Thales DIS USA Inc. in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Location: Austin, United States of America

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

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We are looking for a Software Business Analyst to join Thales in Austin, Texas. As a Software Business Analyst for the Identity & Biometrics Solutions team, you are responsible for the management of requirements with clarity through the delivery lifecycle, which is key to success of all our projects. The Business Analyst takes full ownership of the requirements specifications lifecycle throughout the project’s execution, and is accountable for reaching the expected level of quality. You will be part of the team delivering tailor made solutions to state and local government agencies to issue official documents (Driver’s License, ID cards) and provide background check services for anyone needing a job. Trusted identity is a vital component of a well-functioning society. That is why improving security, slashing ID fraud and identity theft and creating an infrastructure of trust for new online access are high on every government's agenda, with a call for greater security features and the necessary legislation to implement them.​ Many advanced countries are now demonstrating that, beyond the security benefits for both states and individuals, national ID cards with their derived digital IDs can provide citizens and businesses with real services and benefits, without infringing upon new rules on data protection and civil liberties. If you would like the opportunity to contribute to a solution that is securing the digital lives of millions of people, apply now!

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for requirement engineering: gather, document and manage the software requirements, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders


• Take full ownership of the requirements specifications lifecycle throughout the projects execution, and be accountable for reaching the expected level of quality


• Ensure reusability of documented requirements so that subsequent projects can benefit


• Produce standard requirements documentation during customer workshops at the beginning of the project


• Participate in the tender response to cover the software business aspects


• Study and understand customer needs, constraints and business processes


• Work with the Project Manager and the technical team to understand the customer needs as well as delivering recommendations to all the stakeholders


• Include Thales’ internal requirements (process, quality, security, product…) and constraints into project requirements


• Work with Project Manager in defining the project scope and ensuring its control


• Write requirements specifications documents for the project by using the most efficient format (text, UML diagrams, graphics…)


• Act as “requirements reference” for the project manager, development, and QA teams throughout the project implementation


• Manage and track the requirements specification changes


• Contribute and lead knowledge sharing and continuous improvement programs


• Use corporate tools for documentation and other project related activities


• Report progress against deadlines as requested to project and team management


• Ensure compliance to Thales process and policies


• Contribute to PMO activities and lead improvement initiatives


• Learn and understand our solution and actively participate in customer meetings


• Assist Engineering and Project Teams in presenting our solution to the customer

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software business analysis


• Working knowledge of Confluence and JIRA


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent presentation skills and adapt to diverse attendance (from technical to executives), with a natural ability to simplify and synthetize complex concepts


• You must be able to travel up to 30% of the time domestically during the workshops and specifications phases

Special Position Requirements:

• This position is subject to requirements of CFIUS and will require U.S. Citizenship


• This position is subject to standard pre-employment background check, fingerprinting and drug screen


• This position is subject to post-hire third party background checks with the Department of Justice and FBI


• This position is subject to annual employment background check screening

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field


• Analytical mind, curious and creative, autonomous, a team-player with proven team development experience and a willingness to adapt

Are you ready to be part a part of something big? If your skills, experience and attitude are a match and you’re looking for an exciting challenge, please apply now using the link below and we will be in touch.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

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