Junior business analyst jobs in The Woodlands, TX

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Software Application Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will work closely with business users and customers to gather and refine business requirements, producing comprehensive requirements for the software engineering team. This role requires strong collaboration and persuasion skills, as well as a solid technical aptitude to facilitate UAT testing and validate functionality early in the software development process. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with business users and customers to gather and document business requirements by analyzing and improving existing business processes and systems. Conduct regular meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings. Refine and translate business requirements into detailed software requirements for the engineering team. Must be able to produce written specifications, diagrams and visual aids. Liaise with application architects, developers, and testers to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly. Update requirements / specification documents as needed to maintain currency. Validate software deliverables early during the SDLC to ensure business functional expectations are met. Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), assisting business users as needed to ensure they have independently verified deliverables before production release. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Experience working with application architects, developers, and testers. Strong collaboration, communication, and negotiation skills. Technical aptitude and experience with UAT testing and validation. Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Preferred Skills: Experience with Agile/Scrum and SAFe methodologies. Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC). Knowledge of project management tools and software.

IT Business Analyst III What you will do: Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather, document, and translate business needs into functional/technical specifications, process flows, and use cases. Support end-to-end project lifecycle, including testing coordination (UAT, integration, performance) and validation that solutions meet business requirements. Act as liaison between business units, IT development teams, QA, and external vendors; facilitate workshops, review sessions, and maintain system documentation (BRDs, FRDs, workflows, data dictionaries). Who you are: IT Systems & SDLC Knowledge: Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and experience with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies. Requirements & Testing Expertise: Proven experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and technical requirements; developing test plans, test scenarios, and orchestrating testing phases (UAT, integration, performance). Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, APIs/integrations, and enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, custom-built platforms); strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Location: Downtown Houston - 4 days a week onsite Whats next? Email your resume to Jennie at jfarmer@centerpointenergy.com What does this position pay? Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and geographic location. The expected range for this role is $40-50/hr Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience. Diversity Note: We actively support and promote people of various background from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven recruiting is minority-owned, majority women and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the community. #IND3

This role requires hands-on rail operations experience, a strong understanding of refinery processes, and expertise in SAP systems. The position demands exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivation, ownership of tasks, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Contract role until 12/31/2026. Key Responsibilities: Monitor SAP interfaces with rail applications, troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and implement improvements to ensure timely resolution. Serve as an in-house expert for Truck & Rail application systems and share knowledge to support team development. Utilize analytics tools and reports to enable data-driven business decisions. Lead or support special and cross-functional projects to drive business process improvements. Own and optimize business processes for assigned Commercial functions and stakeholders, ensuring efficiency and sustainability. Basic / Required Qualifications: Legally authorized to work in the United States. Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline with a strong analytical focus. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to support business-focused decisions. Strong collaboration skills, personal drive, and dedication to achieving team and organizational goals. Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in oil and gas logistics or transportation, with specific rail operations knowledge. Minimum of 3 years of SAP S/4 experience. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Strong interpersonal skills, including effective communication, teamwork, influence, and the ability to build trust and strong relationships. Sound business acumen with knowledge of key value drivers. At least 5 years of SAP S/4 and R/3 experience, particularly with Vendor Billing Documents, nominations, R/3 Shipment Cost Documents, and ticketing. Minimum of 3 years of SAP IDoc experience.

Key Responsibilities 1. Requirements Gathering & Analysis Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand business needs. Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications. Create user stories, acceptance criteria, and detailed workflow diagrams. 2. Process Analysis & Optimization Document As-Is and To-Be business processes. Perform gap analysis to identify inefficiencies and propose optimized workflows. Work with cross-functional teams to recommend process improvements. 3. Documentation Prepare BRD, FRD, SRS, Use Cases, Wireframes, and Process Flow diagrams. Maintain project documentation using tools like Confluence, JIRA, and MS Visio. 4. Project & Stakeholder Management Serve as a liaison between business, product, technical, QA, and operations teams. Facilitate requirement walkthroughs and solution design discussions. Manage expectations, timelines, and dependencies with stakeholders. 5. Data & Reporting Support Perform basic to intermediate data analysis using Excel/SQL. Validate data trends and insights for business decision-making. Support KPI tracking and dashboard requirements. 6. Testing & Deployment Support Develop test cases and support QA during functional testing. Coordinate and support UAT (User Acceptance Testing). Validate solutions post-deployment to ensure requirement compliance.

Role: Guidewire claim center Business analyst 12+ months Area(s) of responsibility HYBRID - 3 days on site. Alpharetta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; Conshohocken, PA; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Fargo, ND; Garden City, NY; Houston, TX; Jacksonville, IL; Lenexa, KS; Los Angeles, CA; Lubbock, TX; Morristown, NJ; Mt Juliet, TN; New York, NY; Purchase, NY; Topeka, KS ROLE SUMMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead requirements definitions for complex enhancements and on-going strategic initiatives. • Identify and translate business needs into clearly defined requirements. • Create documentation inclusive of business use cases, process / data flows, traceability matrices, and report mock-ups. • Plan, facilitate, and conduct requirements gathering sessions, meetings, and presentations. • Lead review sessions for completed business/functional requirements, with key business users focused on gaining consensus and final business approval. • Cultivate strong professional relations within business units to thoroughly understand business needs. • Collaborate with the development and testing teams to provide subject-matter expertise. • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues when out-of-the-box functionality is leveraged. • Ensure future solutions are efficient and effective across all business processes, while being consistent across products. • Participate in the development and planning of the user acceptance testing activities, including test plans and scripts, based on requirements. After the planning phase, facilitate the UAT execution phase. • Work with the business lead and project manager to obtain UAT signoff. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS • 7+ years of business analysis experience, with 3+ years within the space of property and casualty insurance claims. Experience with iterative and agile methodologies, with working knowledge of both SDLC and PMLC processes. • Strong experience with the development of detailed business requirements and technical specifications. • Proven hands-on experience with creation of business process diagrams, data rules, business requirements, and functional requirements/user stories. • Knowledge and experience when reviewing, re-engineering, or developing IT solutions for business process/improvements automation. • Experience operating and interfacing with business management during walkthrough, interview, presentation, and negotiation processes. • Proven track record for creating clear, concise deliverables which reflect a deep understanding of business needs and software functionality. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS • Proven track record for claims system implementation and support. • Clear verbal and written skills. • Ability to understand communication channels and can escalate appropriately. • Experience using standard project and business tools including, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, UI mock-up tools, etc. • Must be proficient with process modeling tools (e.g., Visio.) • Experience with visualization tools is beneficial. • Experience supervising small teams. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • B.A./B.S. Degree. • Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP). Thanks and Regards, Jeet Kumar Thapa Technical Recruiter Oreva Technologies Inc. P: ************ Ext: 323 E: ******************** L: ******************************************************* A: 1320 Greenway Drive, Suite 460, Irving, TX 75038 W: **********************

Job Responsibilities: • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze requirements for IT systems and applications. • Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications, process flows, and use cases. • Work with technical teams to design, test, and implement solutions that align with business objectives. • Support end-to-end project lifecycle including requirements, solution design, testing (UAT), performance testing, integration testing, and deployment. • Develop and maintain system documentation including BRDs, FRDs, workflow diagrams, and data dictionaries. • Perform gap analysis, impact analysis, and feasibility studies for proposed system enhancements. • Partner with QA teams to orchestrate the testing process including design of test cases and validation to ensure delivered solutions meet requirements. • Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and requirement review sessions. • Ensure compliance with IT standards, security, and governance policies. • Act as a liaison between business units, IT development teams, and external 3rd party software and integration vendors. Essential Skills: • Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies. • Experience in working in fast paced, Agile environment, working closely with IT Product Owner, Business Product Manager, IT Project Manager. • Experience writing detailed business/functional/technical requirements and user stories. • Proficiency with SQL for data querying, analysis, and validation. • Experience working with APIs, integrations, and system interfaces. • Knowledge of enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, web applications, or custom-built platforms on-prem or cloud). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation). Desirable Skills • Experience with Cloud platforms like Azure and GCP. • Exposure to data visualization/BI tools like Power BI and Tableau. • Experience with Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps. • Domain knowledge in energy, utilities, oil, gas or financial services is a plus. Education/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or related field. • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT or software development projects.

The Salesforce Product Analyst will partner with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to define, implement, and optimize enterprise-level Salesforce solutions. This resource will act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that business requirements are translated into actionable build items and implemented efficiently. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can manage multiple deliverables with accuracy and independence. Job Title: Salesforce Product Analyst Location: Hybrid (Travel 4x per year) Start Date: ASAP Job Responsibilities Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications. Partner with implementation teams to prepare and groom features for upcoming sprints. Support configuration, testing, and deployment of Salesforce enhancements. Distinguish between enhancement and net-new build requests and advise on appropriate implementation approaches. Conduct post-release analysis and reporting to measure feature effectiveness. Manage stakeholder intake requests and prioritize enhancements accordingly. Participate in workflow design and validate end-user impact prior to release. Maintain detailed knowledge of Salesforce products and upcoming roadmap features. Communicate effectively with leadership to report progress and risks. Drive coordination and accountability across the team to ensure project completion. Qualifications Associate's degree in Business, IT, or Healthcare Administration (or equivalent experience). 3-6 years of experience in product or system analysis within large-scale, corporate environments (healthcare preferred). Salesforce Administrator certification required; Advanced Admin preferred. Proven experience with Salesforce Health Cloud, Marketing Cloud, MuleSoft, and Tableau integrations. Strong understanding of digital product management and SDLC methodology. Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT Our Client is a global consulting leader with deep expertise in the Energy Industry. With a strong presence in Houston, their ETRM/CTRM practice is growing rapidly, offering opportunities to work on high-impact projects with minimal travel. They pride themselves on bringing together industry knowledge and technical excellence to deliver transformative solutions for energy and commodity trading clients. ABOUT THE ROLE Our Client is seeking an experienced ETRM/CTRM Business Analyst to join their Houston-based team. This role will focus on capturing requirements, analyzing business processes, and delivering value-driven solutions in energy trading and risk management. You will work closely with end users, technology teams, and stakeholders to design and implement solutions that address complex business problems across the trading lifecycle. The ideal candidate has hands-on ETRM/CTRM experience (preferably Endur, but Allegro or RightAngle experience is also valued) and a strong background in Agile project delivery. RESPONSIBILITIES Engage with business users to capture business problems, value drivers, and functional and non-functional requirements Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze and document trading processes and workflows Support Agile project delivery, including requirements gathering, testing, and issue resolution Apply expertise in one or more functional areas such as trade capture, market risk, risk valuation, back-office processes, or accounting processes Assist with ETRM system migrations and solution implementation Work across OTC transactions, swaps, options, and exchange-traded futures and options lifecycle Serve as a key liaison between business teams and technical delivery teams QUALIFICATIONS 3 plus years years of experience in the energy trading sector Business Analyst experience engaging directly with end users for requirements, delivery, testing, and issue management Strong knowledge of energy trading instruments, including OTC and exchange-traded products Experience working in Agile project delivery environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills ETRM/CTRM system experience, with Endur, Allegro, RightAngle or Orchestrade Detailed functional expertise in at least one of the following areas: complex trade capture and deal modeling, market risk, risk valuation, back-office processes, accounting processes, or ETRM migrations

Onsite, 5 days a week, in downtown Houston - 77002. 12-month contract as a W2 employee of Talent Groups. We have an excellent contract-to-hire opportunity with a stable organization consistently recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the Houston area. This is a hands-on role requiring collaboration with stakeholders and all levels of users, including senior leadership. You will be working in a modern, beautiful office in downtown Houston. The ideal candidate is engaging, builds trust quickly, is inquisitive, willing to learn, self-motivated, and thrives in a problem-solving environment. This position is heavy on calculations and requires strong SQL skills to translate data between regulatory authorities, business users, and technical teams and the willingness to learn PL/SQL. Role Overview The Business Analyst - Environmental Systems will help analyze, design, and recommend improvements to business processes and data flows. You will support projects and system enhancements by gathering requirements, assisting with system configurations, performing testing, designing reports, and providing end-user support. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with internal customers to create software solutions for Environmental applications. Assist with emissions and environmental reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Analyze, design, and sustain optimal business processes with business partners. Gather, document, and validate business requirements, ensuring they are met. Oversee and ensure the integrity of all technical solutions. Assist in designing and executing new functions or modifications. Coordinate change management for assigned solutions. Perform testing prior to customer use or acceptance testing. Interact frequently with IS teams and business units dependent on assigned systems. Build relationships and work effectively with all levels of the organization. Required Technical Skills & Experience Intermediate to expert experience providing business analysis in a corporate setting. Full lifecycle project development experience in a BA role. Experience supporting technology solutions, including change management, application testing, data integrity management, and end-user support. Ability to design or improve business processes to gain full value from technology solutions. Understanding of relational databases and database concepts. Strong SQL skills highly preferred; PL/SQL or TOAD experience is a plus but not required. Experience with requirements management tools such as Jira and specification management using Word. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Experience designing, testing, and rolling out custom or packaged solutions. Required Functional Skills & Experience Quickly understand complex business functions. Perform business process analysis and design. Manage internal customer expectations effectively. Gather, document, and uncover hidden business requirements. Skillful management of priorities and change requests. Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners and technical resources. Ability to work with technical teams to implement changes or resolve application issues. Education & Certification Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

BI Analyst Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled BI Analyst to join their team! Join a dynamic team focused on transforming data into strategic insights. As a BI Analyst, you will be pivotal in creating and optimizing BI solutions using the Microsoft SQL Server BI Stack. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across the organization, designing data models and visualizations that drive business decisions. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values data-driven strategies. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Design and develop reports using Power BI Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights Analyze large datasets to identify trends Ensure accuracy and integrity of data Maintain and improve existing critical reports Stay updated on industry trends and technologies Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience Proficiency in Microsoft data analysis tools Strong ability to interpret complex data Minimum 3 years in business intelligence or data analytics Experience in Agile methodology Nice to Have Skills & Experience: Experience with cross-functional collaboration Focus on continuous learning in data analytics Perks & Benefits: This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package-details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process. If you are interested in learning more about the BI Analyst opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client is unable to provide sponsorship at this time. We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We're here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what's better for them. Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #IND #MON

Contract length: 7 months Schedule: Onsite 3 days per week Key Responsibilities:Operations Provides timely and accurate business support for all derivative trade activity, life cycle management, and settlements including third-party messaging to custodians, fund accounting agents and other interested parties Affirms/Confirms trades utilizing various internal and external applications. Monitors various technology applications ensuring all trade flow activities are processed accurately and timely throughout the derivative trade lifecycle Liaises with front office, brokers, custodians, vendors, clients, and internal departments to resolve any derivative trade, lifecycle, and reporting related issues or inquiries. Monitors, troubleshoots, and resolves all trade fails Performs oversight of vendors for any out-sourced derivative activities and processes, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, variation margin, reporting and collateral Utilizes internal, custodian, fund accounting, and other third-party systems to resolve inquiries and exceptions Supports internal and external projects, testing, regulatory reporting requirements, client and audit requests Maintains and updates all respective procedures and adheres to standard archiving policies Industry/Regulation Expected to participate in and continually develop an understanding of the derivative industry, technologies, and regulatory environment. Attend internal service, committee and working group meetings as required Work Experience / Knowledge: Must have at least 1-3 years working experience in the investment industry Working knowledge of exchange traded (ETD), cleared, and over the counter (OTC) derivatives, collateral, and life cycle events Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required: A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, economics, finance, math or related field or a combination of education, training and industry experience that provides the required knowledge and skills Interpersonal and relationship skills necessary to maintain productive relationships and interact effectively with a variety of individuals, teams, and vendors across different business functions Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, demonstrate problem-solving skills and an attention to detail Must demonstrate the ability to make quick decisions, establish priorities and at times work in a fast-paced environment. This includes the ability to handle time critical situations while meeting deadlines Must have the ability to analyze numerical data, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and be able to work within a continuous process improvement culture A willingness to continue professional development and industry relevant training

Measurement Analyst (Production side, not I.T.) Full Time Houston, TX This role reports to a Measurement Supervisor and works on-site in Houston, Texas, with occasional travel to operational facilities. The position collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams focused on measurement accuracy, data management, and continuous process improvement. You will partner with business unit teams, field personnel, and production accounting to ensure reliable and accurate volume data. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Run FLOWCAL exception resolver daily and address identified exceptions on a weekly basis Use historical data and analytical skills to estimate unrecoverable production data Maintain and evaluate facility balancing on a weekly and monthly basis Collaborate with production data management personnel to ensure consistent and accurate asset-wide production data Import and assess meter proving, meter calibration, and liquid/gas analysis data to ensure quality and compliance with contractual requirements Complete end-of-month close processes Create and track field measurement issues Deliver clear, concise, and timely communication regarding measurement and product validation activities Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines Requirements Skills and Experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including intermediate-level Excel skills Experience with FLOWCAL and related products Database and SQL experience; allocation experience preferred Experience with Spotfire Background in oil and gas production operations or measurement Basic understanding of gas and liquid measurement principles Education Requirements Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Math, Accounting, Computer Science, IT, or Finance preferred Relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree Years of Experience Minimum of three (3) years of experience in E&P oil and gas production Travel Requirements Occasional travel to field locations within the business unit is required.

Onsite - Central Houston Full-Time | Excellent Benefits | Long-Term Growth Opportunity Our client is seeking a forward-thinking AI Analyst/Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of AI-driven solutions across their manufacturing organization. This role will focus on leveraging technologies such as custom GPTs, LLM-based tools, generative AI, and intelligent automation to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and drive digital innovation. This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to directly shape the company's AI strategy and build impactful, real-world solutions. Qualifications Education / Certification Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education Experience 2+ years working with AI/ML technologies, ideally including LLMs such as GPT Hands-on experience with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, LangChain, or similar frameworks Strong understanding of prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, and API-based integration Experience deploying or customizing solutions within Microsoft Copilot Acumatica ERP experience is a plus Familiarity with Python, REST APIs, and cloud ecosystems (Azure preferred) Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills Preferred Skills Experience with Power BI, Azure Cognitive Services, or Microsoft Copilot Studio Knowledge of AI governance, data privacy, and responsible AI practices Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Major Responsibilities 1. AI Solution Development & Deployment Design, configure, and deploy custom GPTs and other AI/ML models tailored to business requirements Partner with business leaders to identify high-value use cases and translate them into production-ready AI solutions Lead prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and integration of LLMs into internal systems and applications 2. Copilot & Acumatica Integration Build and deploy AI tools that enhance productivity within Microsoft Copilot (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) Integrate generative AI capabilities into Acumatica ERP to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and improve data-driven insights 3. AI Strategy & Governance Establish and maintain best practices for responsible AI, including data governance, ethical use, and model transparency Monitor model performance and continuously iterate based on user feedback and system data 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work collaboratively with IT, R&D, training, and business units to ensure seamless integration of AI solutions Provide training, onboarding, and ongoing support to end users and internal teams 5. Research & Innovation Stay current on emerging AI/ML technologies, advancements in LLMs, and the evolving generative AI landscape Evaluate external AI tools, APIs, and platforms for potential adoption and integration Why This Role Is Exciting Opportunity to lead AI innovation for a well-established, industry-leading company Direct impact on digital transformation across multiple business functions Excellent benefits, long-term stability, and room for career advancement Onsite role in Central Houston with strong visibility and cross-functional involvement

About the Role We are seeking a Cutover Analyst / Associate Project Manager to support a major system implementation within the oil & gas sector. This person will be the boots on the ground during cutover activities, working directly with client teams under the guidance of the Cutover Lead. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, clear communication, and hands-on experience with cutover execution in complex environments. This role is onsite 4 days per week in Houston and requires prior experience in cutover for ERP or large-scale system implementations. Responsibilities Serve as the primary onsite resource during cutover execution, working closely under the Cutover Lead. Coordinate cross-functional teams to prepare, validate, and execute the cutover plan. Track, manage, and report progress on all cutover tasks, escalating risks or blockers as needed. Ensure all prerequisites and dependencies are met prior to cutover. Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution. Maintain clear communication with stakeholders throughout planning, execution, and post-cutover support. Assist with post-go-live validation, troubleshooting, and stabilization activities. Required Skills & Experience Cutover experience is mandatory - planning, coordination, and hands-on execution. 4+ years in Agile project management or APM-level responsibilities. Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments. Strong communication, organization, scheduling, and reporting skills. Experience supporting ERP or large-scale system implementations is a strong plus. Oil & gas industry experience preferred.

is onsite 5 days per week in Sugar Land, TX. Candidates must be local. 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity The Cybersecurity Analyst performs network and endpoint security, system hardening, and incident response. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet security products and will play a key role in protecting and monitoring the organization's information systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. Position Overview: The Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for safeguarding the organization's information systems, infrastructure, and data through proactive monitoring, analysis, and in supporting the implementation of advanced security solutions. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a secure technology environment by leveraging tools such as Cisco XDR, Cisco Firepower, Cisco Endpoint, Cisco ASA, Fortinet Gateways, Cisco Endpoint, and Duo MFA. The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of hands-on experience in network and server hardening, threat detection and response, and disaster recovery planning and execution. Working closely with IT operations, this role ensures that all systems are resilient, compliant, and protected against evolving cyber threats. Key Responsibilities: Security Operations & Monitoring Implement, configure, and manage Cisco XDR, Cisco Endpoint Security, and Fortinet Gateways to ensure proactive threat detection and response. Monitor network and endpoint activities for security incidents using advanced SIEM and XDR tools. Investigate, analyze, and respond to security breaches, threats, and vulnerabilities. Network & Infrastructure Security Manage and maintain Cisco Firepower and Cisco ASA firewalls to ensure secure and efficient traffic management. Administer Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for secure user access and identity protection. Perform network hardening to reduce the attack surface, following best practices and compliance standards. Server & System Hardening Conduct server hardening across Windows and Linux systems, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards. Review and implement secure configurations, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Disaster Recovery & Continuity Participate in DR drills and testing to validate readiness and response effectiveness. Policy, Documentation & Compliance Maintain up-to-date documentation of network security configurations, standards, and incident response procedures. Support compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls) through audits and reporting. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3-5 years of hands-on experience managing and securing enterprise networks and systems. Proven experience with: Cisco XDR, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, Cisco Endpoint Fortinet Gateways Duo MFA Server and Network Hardening Disaster Recovery implementation and testing Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and secure network design principles. Familiarity with incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management processes. Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP (Enterprise, Security, or equivalent). Experience with other routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP) and advanced firewall features. Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Netmiko) for network management. Experience in high-availability enterprise or government environments. Soft Skills: Strong communication skills for collaborating with IT teams and leadership. Ability to work independently and handle high-pressure situations. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this position successfully, an individual(s) must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Knowledge: Theory and methods of computer networks, operation, security, and operating systems. Data processing availability, recovery and backup techniques. Prefer knowledge of public sector technologies for municipal governments. Skills: Strong inter-personal and communication skills. Must be capable of writing proposals or papers. A solid skillset of Cisco Security Products, VPN, and Fortinet products. Familiarity with microwave and cellular data networking is a plus. Can proactively monitor systems and familiar with patterns. A solid understanding of servers, communications, and data security. Requires initiative, independent thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Abilities: Prepare clear, comprehensive and concise reports and instructions. Solve problems quickly and completely. Identify tasks which require automation and automate them. Read and interpret technical reference materials. Follow oral and written directions. Plan and monitor assigned activities. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. Formal Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant STEM field or equivalent technical training backed by industry recognized credentials and certifications. Relatable Work Experience: Three years of information technology experience with an emphasis on infrastructure and operations. Experience in the following technologies/products is required, Cisco security and firewall applications and appliances, Fortinet security applications and appliances, XDR/MDR, SIEM, NAC, IPS/IDS, IAM, and MFA Training (License and/or Certification): Valid Texas Driver License. Normal hours/ days of work: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Will be subject to a weekly on-call phone after hours on rotation. Description of daily work environment: Work area is located in the Information Technology Department. #TECHIND

The Policy Analyst for Public Affairs will assist in developing and implementing strategies to support and promote CFTH's policy and legislative advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. This position involves working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage advocacy campaigns, monitor policy / legislative developments, and enhance the organization's community presence and engagement. Job Responsibilities Policy/Legislative Analysis, Monitoring, and Research (40%) Monitor policy, legislative, or regulatory issues relevant to the CFTH's positions and initiatives and provide research and analysis as directed. Support the preparation of briefing materials, policy position papers, fact sheets, training materials, advocacy tools, and other communications materials. Monitor ongoing public and special meetings / hearings, including but not limited to City of Houston City Council, Harris County Commissioners Court, and Texas State Legislature Committees, among other. Stakeholder Engagement (30%) Support the maintenance of relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to, government officials, community groups / leaders, business groups, and special districts. Coordinate, support the execution of, and attend meetings with stakeholders, community groups/leaders, elected officials, and/or elected officials' staff. Strategic Planning Support (15%) Support the development of advocacy strategies and engagement with policymakers, community groups / leaders, and other relevant stakeholders. Administrative / Operational Support (15%) Assist in managing public affairs projects and campaigns, including but not limited to budgeting and reporting. Manage Donor Perfect (CMS) data entry Support the scheduling and coordination of meetings with stakeholders and elected officials. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education, Experience, and Skills Bachelor's degree in political science, Public Relations, Communications, or related field. A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or a related role Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with social media platforms. Strong project management skills and experience, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Experience in developing one-pagers, talking points, FAQs, and other key documents Knowledge of specific industries or sectors relevant to the client base. Understand the infrastructure of the city council and city courts and how different agencies and departments work within it. Understand funding mechanisms including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Community Development Building Grant (CDBG). Familiarity with Telicon application Ability to travel for both in-state (e.g., Austin) and national stakeholder (e.g., DC) meetings Ability to attend evening / weekend community engagement meetings / events

About Our Client Our client is a leading real estate investment and development firm. They are committed to driving growth through strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and market expansion. Our client is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst to join their dynamic team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting strategic initiatives, evaluating investment opportunities, and driving long-term growth objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, and strong financial modeling expertise. Key Responsibilities Conduct financial analysis and valuation for potential acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments. Develop and maintain detailed financial models, including sensitivity analyses and scenario planning. Perform market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Assist in due diligence processes, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors. Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership and stakeholders. Support strategic planning initiatives, including portfolio optimization and capital allocation strategies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred. 1-3 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or real estate finance. Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and Excel. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Job Title: Project Analyst SESCO Cement is a subsidiary of an international, diversified group of companies with revenues of $2.3 billion, and is a distributor of building materials. With a growing footprint of satellite locations and distribution partners across the U.S., they continue to expand their reach and realize their vision of bringing construction to an era of brighter possibilities, with a focus on providing customers with superior products to help them build and manufacture high-quality merchandise. Being an equal opportunity employer, we strive to create a community culture where anyone can reach their highest potential. Job Overview: The Project Analyst supports the planning, execution, and delivery of projects by providing analytical, administrative, and coordination support. This role involves monitoring project performance, preparing reports, analyzing data, and ensuring that project goals and deliverables are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has strong analytical and communication skills. Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and budgets. Track and monitor project progress, deliverables, risks, and issues. Gather, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making and continuous improvement. Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations for project stakeholders. Support documentation processes including project charters, change requests, and meeting minutes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and milestones. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement. Assist with resource allocation, scheduling, and cost tracking. Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with company standards and procedures. Provide administrative support to project managers and team members as needed. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or related field required. Experience: 2-4 years of experience in project coordination, data analysis, or related field. Experience with project management software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, or Monday.com). Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other data analysis tools. Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality. Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when needed. Employee Benefits: Medical insurance options, including affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their families Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance Matching 401(k) plan with a 4% match Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits Job Type: Full-time Sesco Cement is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. Sesco Cement is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, email Human Resources at ******************

If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. The Clinical Informatics Systems Analyst II is primarily responsible for assisting in the operation and administration of clinical information systems, collaborating with clinical and technical associates to enhance workflow methodology and tools. Support responsibilities include application support of medium to high complexity for acute and non-acute care clinical applications for a large, multi-regional healthcare system; provides incident, change and problem management support following the outlined ITIL processes. This position must possess sufficient detailed healthcare knowledge and systems expertise to support assigned clinical application(s). This position requires the ability to work with minimal supervision. This position is exempt. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Collaborate with Clinical Informatics colleagues across the enterprise to drive strategic goals and vision for the department and CHRISTUS Health. Collaborate with Clinical Informatics colleagues to focus on standardized best practice workflow processes and clinical content to ensure alignment across all ministries in order to create efficiencies that improve patient safety. Collaborate with technical colleagues to help identify any infrastructure related issues that have resulted in clinical application issues. Develop, test, implement, support, and maintain assigned clinical applications, solutions and business processes to meet operational and technical requirements. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with other people, both individually and in groups. Demonstrate sound understanding of clinical practice as it pertains to the integration of clinical information systems and impact on end users. Assist in reporting any identified clinical information systems compliance issues/concerns and escalate utilizing proper chain of command. Provide on-going end user clinical information systems support with all upgrades, new releases and enhanced functionality. Assist with communication to clinical end user system changes, new functionality, workflow process changes, and downtime procedures as they relate to the electronic medical record. Foster relationships with ministry leadership and departments such as Information Services, Quality, Case Management, Revenue Cycle, and Finance to ensure effective communication, to meet business and financial requirements. Prioritize, coordinate, and implement updates and requested changes to clinical information systems. Provides effective customer service by being courteous, polite and friendly at all times. May be required to work additional hours as needed during critical problems. Responsible for other duties and special projects as assigned. Perform in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, report details, and other technical issues associated with clinical information systems. Troubleshoot and/or resolve application issues and escalate more complex issues as appropriate. Proactively takes action without additional direction taking tasks/projects to completion. Identifies and seizes new opportunities. Displays can-do attitude in good and bad times. Steps up to handle tough issues. Through knowledge and understanding of operations, can proactively identify opportunities to enhance customer usability, efficiency and/or experience. Represents user needs and expectations in larger, more complex system updates and enhancements. Maintains relationship with end user leadership post-engagement. Proactively addresses end user conflicts. Provides clear and organized status reporting on key project areas to be used as external communications to stakeholders. Provides insight and recommendations on application/system analysis in assigned area(s). Demonstrates a solid/working level of subject matter expertise in providing support to projects, customers, and other teams while proactively working to improve and obtain new expertise in applications, including areas beyond assigned module. Utilizes application training, application web site and application resource materials regularly and effectively and is able guide newer team members in utilizing these resources. Associate periodically reviews and auto-corrects his/her skills, habits, work ethic, and behaviors and manages his/her work in an effective and agreeable way among peers. Strong technical proficiency in application-specific design and configuration. Ability to clearly articulate and communicate core design, configuration concepts to end users. Able to independently analyze, design, and configure the application. Able to teach design, configuration concepts to new team members. Proactively and independently troubleshoot and resolve moderate incidents and requests without direction. Demonstrates a working level understanding of information technology, including systems, applications, operations, and support. Adheres to standards/protocols. Maintains high standards for quality of work for self and others. Provides oversight and feedback on team member design, configuration and deliverables. Manages medium complexity projects/requests. Collaborates with team members as needed. Proactively evaluates all new release and functionality of applications. Performs working level process and requirement analysis, including process mapping though current flow charts, documents, future needs/plans, requirement elicitation, stakeholder analysis, and specification gathering to deliver cross team solutions. Responsible for completing working level gap analysis, and providing recommendations. Must have strong knowledge of clinical information systems, clinical informatics, data management and administration. Must have advance knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Must have excellent verbal and written skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. xevrcyc Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's degree or 4 years of clinical/technical application experience in lieu of degree, strongly preferred Experience Preferred 3-5 years previous clinical information systems experience or equivalent Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Valid Driver's License Epic certification/accreditation/self-proficiency preferred (may be required to certify in relevant application within first 6 months of hire) Note: Once achieved, must be maintained. Work Type: Full Time