(DOE-024-25) Business Analyst (Project Specialist)
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNotice of VacancyReference Number: DOE-024-25
Title: Business Analyst (Project Specialist)
Range/Title Code: P98/60005
Salary: $80,755.57 - $118,678.17
Position Number: 105331
Issue Date: August 22, 2025
Closing Date: September 19, 2025
Core Hours of Operation 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Division: Division of Administrative Services, Office of Information TechnologyDescriptionThe Business Analyst acts as a liaison between technical teams and program offices to ensure a clear understanding of project goals and functional expectations.
The candidate will conduct stakeholder interviews, facilitate workshops, translate business needs into technical specifications, and participate in testing and validation activities; will also assist in the preparation of reports, user stories, and other project documentation.
This position is housed within the Office of Information Technology (OIT), which provides technical leadership, innovation, and support across the Department. The Business Analyst will support digital transformation and modernization efforts that serve both internal and external stakeholders.RequirementsEducationBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field.ExperienceMinimum of 7 years of experience in business analysis or requirements gathering for technology projects. Education/ExperienceExperience working with cloud-based platforms such as Salesforce and AWS.
Understanding of data-driven systems and experience supporting data warehouse or reporting projects.
Strong skills in stakeholder communication, documentation, process mapping, and user story development.
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies .Employee BenefitsAs a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*
*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.Open to the FollowingIn accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey within one (1) year of employment.
Interested candidates may apply via: https://www.nj.gov/education/careers/. Authorization to WorkSelected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.SAME ApplicantsIf you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov, or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.EOE/AA StatementThe New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of , creed, , , /, ancestry, , sex/ (including ), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or , or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, , (including perceived , physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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