IT Project and Business Analyst

St. Louis County, Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis County in Minnesota seeks an IT Project & Business Analyst to drive technology initiatives across the full Systems Development Lifecycle, aligning business objectives with technical delivery.

You will gather requirements, analyze workflows, refine backlogs, coordinate QA/UAT, plan releases, and evaluate post-deployment performance. You will work on dashboard/reporting projects, enterprise system rollouts, and AI/automation initiatives, collaborating with internal teams and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, MIS, information technology, or closely related field with 2+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Note: Promotion to Senior level based on qualifications and department need.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and engage internal staff and vendors in design of systems and integrations.
• Develop functional design specifications and plan deployment of new and existing systems.
• Coordinate and train staff; advise on scope and operations requirements.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Workflow analysis

Backlog refinement

QA/UAT coordination

Release planning

Post-deployment evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in management information systems

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Associate's degree in business administration

Job description

St. Louis County is currently seeking a highly motivated, business-focused professional to serve in the IT Project & Business Analyst role. The successful candidate will drive large-scale technology projects through all phases of the Systems Development Lifecycle, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical delivery. Responsibilities include requirements gathering, workflow analysis, backlog refinement, QA/UAT coordination, release planning, and post-deployment performance evaluation. Project domains include dashboard and reporting solutions, internal and externally developed Enterprise system rollouts, and AI/automation initiatives.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is as follows: IT Project and Business Analyst: $32.32 - $45.97 per hour. IT Project and Business Analyst Senior: $37.40 - $53.43 per hour. This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

IT Project & Business Analyst

An employee in this class is responsible for gathering requirements and engaging internal development staff and vendors in the design of small to moderate scale hardware/software systems and integrations. Duties include working within scope and operations requirements; developing functional design specifications; planning and deploying new and existing systems; advising and training staff. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

IT Project & Business Analyst Senior

An employee in this class is responsible for serving as an enterprise architect, gathering requirements, and engaging internal development staff and vendors in the design of complex hardware/software systems and integrations spanning multiple departments. Duties include defining the scope, business and operational requirements; developing functional design specifications; planning and deploying new and existing systems; coordinating and training staff. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Near vision; hear within 5 feet; bend neck; use fingers; rotate neck; sit; talk/speak, and work inside. FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 20 pounds; midrange and far vision; hear up to 20 feet; grasp; handle; maintain posture; reach; static neck position; twist at waist; right and left wrist turn; work alone, with and around others; and customer/public contact. OCCASIONAL: Climb stairs; crouch, and stoop/bend.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Project and Business Analyst (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, management information systems, information technology, or a closely related field AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable business analysis or project management experience; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in business administration, computer science, management information systems, information technology, or a closely related field AND four (4) years full-time paid verifiable business analysis or project management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Director.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Project and Business Analyst Senior (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, management information systems, information technology, or a closely related field and six (6) years full-time paid verifiable business analysis or project management experience; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in business administration, computer science, management information systems, information technology, or a closely related field AND eight (8) years full-time paid verifiable business analysis or project management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Director.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Note: At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the IT Project and Business Analyst or IT Project and Business Analyst Senior level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

RATING SYSTEM:

Supplemental questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process:

• Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 11-16.
• Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
  

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• November 11, 2026 - Applicant screening to begin
• Week of November 23, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of December 7, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.