Description

Sterling Infrastructure is seeking an IT Business Analyst focused on Data Platforms and AI Engineering to act as a bridge between business teams and IT as we design, implement, and scale AI-driven solutions. This is a 1099 contract position based on-site in The Woodlands, TX and is ideal for a business analyst who enjoys hands-on collaboration, practical AI use cases, and turning business needs into working technology.

This role supports AI adoption across the organization by gathering requirements, analyzing processes, supporting implementation, and ensuring solutions align with enterprise standards and real-world business needs.

What You'll Do

1. Partner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze requirements and use cases for AI and data-driven solutions
2. Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications for development or configuration
3. Evaluate current systems and workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
4. Support implementation of new applications, including testing, documentation, and user training
5. Collaborate with developers, vendors, and IT teams to ensure solutions meet requirements and enterprise standards
6. Perform data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting to resolve system or integration issues
7. Create and maintain process flows, data mappings, and system documentation
8. Assist with change management, user acceptance testing (UAT), and go-live support
9. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned applications or platforms
10. Provide ongoing user support, reporting, and process optimization
11. Support planning and design efforts related to systems, data platforms, and infrastructure

Experience & Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
2. 25+ years of experience in enterprise applications, IT systems, business automation, data platforms, or AI/ML tools
3. Experience with OpenAI technologies or generative AI platforms preferred; strong interest in AI adoption required
4. Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages
5. Experience with REST APIs, Microsoft 365 integrations, and/or Power Platform tools (Power Automate, Power Apps)
6. Familiarity with Azure AD, Microsoft Teams, and enterprise security frameworks
7. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
8. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate in person across departments
9. Ability to analyze business processes and deliver practical, actionable AI solutions

Contract Details

1. 1099 independent contractor position
2. No benefits, bonuses, or PTO
3. In-office role in The Woodlands, TX (not remote or hybrid)
4. Contractor is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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