VB/C++ Legacy Systems Analyst

The State of Texas is seeking an experienced VB/C++ Legacy Systems Analyst to support legacy application analysis, business rule extraction, and modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in analyzing and reverse-engineering complex Visual Basic (VB6/VB.NET) and C++ applications while translating embedded business logic into structured documentation., The Data Analyst VI performs advanced analytical and business analysis work involving interpretation, validation, and documentation of complex business rules embedded within legacy systems supporting agency operations, compliance, reporting, and modernization projects., Independently analyze complex legacy Visual Basic (VB6/VB.NET) and C++ codebases Reverse-engineer business logic, workflows, calculations, and data transformations Extract and document business rules into structured, business-readable formats Develop and maintain standardized business rule inventories Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders for validation and refinement Identify inconsistencies, gaps, and duplications within legacy system logic Serve as liaison between technical teams and business users Support modernization and migration initiatives by separating business logic from legacy applications

Strong hands-on experience with Visual Basic (VB6 and/or VB.NET) Strong experience with C++ development and analysis Proven expertise in reverse-engineering legacy applications Experience extracting and documenting business rules Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Working knowledge of SQL and data-driven systems Experience with legacy system modernization or migration projects Background in business analysis or systems analysis Experience working with education data preferred VB and C++ certifications preferred, Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in: Data Science Business Analytics Computer Science Computer Information Systems Management Information Systems

Minimum 2+ years of experience working as a Data Analyst and Modeler in:

Data Warehouse Data Lake Operational Data Store Similar enterprise environments Master's degree may substitute for two years of required work experience