IT Applications Analyst

Cummins Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. invites applications for an entry-level role focused on AI data management and solution support. You will assist in preparing datasets, cleansing and validating data, and work with teams to test AI models against business expectations.

You will also participate in vendor evaluations, ensure data governance and security, and prepare stakeholder briefs on AI progress and outcomes. Fall 2026 start in a hands-on IT environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience for entry level roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and refine datasets for AI model development with data cleansing and validation.
• Collaborate with development teams to test models and verify outputs against business needs.
• Participate in UAT for AI-driven procurement tools and vendor evaluations.
• Ensure data governance, security and compliance in AI initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and summaries for stakeholders on AI initiatives.

Skills

Data cleansing

Data validation

AI model testing

Vendor evaluation

Business requirements

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides comprehensive application functionality, configuration and support expertise for application software solutions; works with business analysts, architects, technical experts and software vendors on the solution requirements, design, configuration, functionality gap resolution, implementation, support, maintenance and enhancement of the applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists in the analysis and evaluation of application functionality. Documents recommendations to increase utilization of standard application functionality to improve business processes and capabilities. Contributes to the determination and documentation of optimum application setup and configuration to meet functional requirements and specifications. Configures and verifies application setup and configuration. Develops expertise in emerging application and solution trends and functionality. Provides functional recommendations for assigned applications and systems. Contributes to the analysis of potential application solutions, Able to document recommended solutions to address functionality gaps in the application. Works with vendors to improve application functionality and resolve functionality issues. Documents and reviews functional, architecture and technical requirements and designs for process owners, business analysts, and architects. Contributes knowledge and serves as a contact resource for content, processes, procedures and functionality associated with assigned applications for projects and application support (as needed). Documents functional specifications for a given project from which programs and configurations will be applied to create the program, application, or complete solution.

Competencies:

Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Interpersonal savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Tech savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Solution Configuration - Configures, creates and tests a solution for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

Solution Design - Creates and defines the solution design complete with instrumentation and measurement, using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to synthesize diagrams, models and documentation in order to build a solution that meets buildability, business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

Solution Functional Fit Analysis - Composes and decomposes a system into its component parts using procedures, tools and work aides for the purpose of studying how well the component parts were designed, purchased and configured to interact holistically to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

Solution Modeling - Creates, designs and formulates models, diagrams and documentation using industry standards, tools, version control, and build and test automation to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

Solution Validation Testing - Validates a configuration item change or solution using the Function's defined best practices, including the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards, tools and metrics, to ensure that it works as designed and meets customer requirements.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Minimal relevant work experience required. 1-2 years of experience

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Exempt Entry Level: Designed for external candidates within 2 years of completing their highest level of degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, or JD) from an accredited U.S. college/university, and currently reside within the continental U.S.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

College Job type

Full Time Entry Level

Subfunction

N/A

Degree level

Bachelor

Educational Program

Computer Science

Start date

Fall 2026

Job Skill Requirements

Core Responsibilities:

Assist in preparing and refining datasets for AI model development, including data cleansing, validation, and basic analysis.

Work with development teams to test AI models and validate outputs against business expectations.

• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for AI-driven procurement tools and ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Participate in vendor evaluations for AI tools and platforms, including basic research and comparative analysis.
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance requirements are considered in AI-related initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and summaries for stakeholders on AI initiatives, progress, and outcomes.

Job

Systems/Information Technology

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Entry Level

ReqID

2432570

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.