(DOE-026-26) Project Specialist (Business Analyst)

New Jersey Department of Education; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health & Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible and Health Spending Accounts

13 paid holidays

Telework

Alternate Work Week Program

Job summary

New Jersey Department of Education is seeking a Project Specialist (Business Analyst) in Trenton. The role acts as a bridge between technical teams and program offices to ensure clear project goals and functional expectations.

You will conduct stakeholder interviews and translate needs into specifications, supporting testing and documentation. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years in business analysis, with familiarity in Agile or hybrid approaches and cloud platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in business analysis or requirements gathering for technology projects.
• Experience with cloud 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between technical teams and program offices to ensure clear understanding of project goals and functional expectations.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and facilitate workshops.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and participate in testing and validation activities.
• Assist in preparing reports, user stories, and other project documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Process mapping

User story development

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

AWS

Job description

Notice of Vacancy

Reference Number: DOE-026-26

Title: Project Specialist (Business Analyst)

Range/Title Code: P98/60005

Salary: $80,755.57 - $118,678.17

Position Number: 105331

Issue Date: October 6, 2026

Closing Date: October 20, 2026

Core Hours of Operation 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location: Trenton, New Jersey

Division: Division of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology

Description

The 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.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 7 years of experience in business analysis or requirements gathering for technology projects.

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience 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 preferred.

Employee Benefits

• 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 Following

In 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 residency within one (1) year of employment.

Authorization to Work

Selected 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 Applicants

If 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: [e-mail], or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.

EOE/AA Statement

The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affiant Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, 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.