Systems Analyst \- Intern III

NOVALINK SOLUTIONS LLC is seeking a Systems Analyst - Intern III to support TxDOT's Digital Delivery and AI initiatives. The role focuses on analyzing business objectives, identifying automation opportunities, documenting requirements, and assisting with the development and validation of AI, scripting, and automated software solutions.

What you'll do:

• 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
• The Systems Analyst Intern will support TxDOT's Digital Delivery and AI initiatives by analyzing business objectives, identifying automation opportunities, and assisting in rapid development of solutions
• Collaborate with business units to understand operational procedures, data requirements, and reporting needs (3 yrs exp preferred)
• Document user requirements, workflows, and system specifications for new or modified applications (3 yrs exp preferred)
• Perform feasibility studies and cost/benefit analysis for proposed solutions (3 yrs exp preferred)
• Assist in developing scripts and prototypes to automate processes and integrate AI-driven features (3 yrs exp preferred)
• Review system capabilities and constraints to ensure alignment with TxDOT standards (3 yrs exp preferred)
• Support testing and validation of new solutions in a rapid development environment (3 yrs exp preferred)

What they're looking for:

• 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• **NOTE: Candidate must be in the Austin area as we are required to go into the office 4-5 times a week – no exceptions.**
• Collaborate with business units to understand operational procedures, data requirements, and reporting needs (3 yrs exp preferred)
• Document user requirements, workflows, and system specifications for new or modified applications (3 yrs exp preferred)
• Perform feasibility studies and cost/benefit analysis for proposed solutions (3 yrs exp preferred)
• Assist in developing scripts and prototypes to automate processes and integrate AI-driven features (3 yrs exp preferred)
• Review system capabilities and constraints to ensure alignment with TxDOT standards (3 yrs exp preferred)
• Support testing and validation of new solutions in a rapid development environment (3 yrs exp preferred)
• **Preferred Skills and Qualifications:**
• AI/ML Fundamentals: Understanding of AI concepts and ability to apply pre-built models or APIs
• Programming: Proficiency in Python for data processing and automation tasks