REMOTE-Business Analyst – IT Systems & Solution Architecture (Public Pension Domain)

Cognizant; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 111,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a Business Analyst experienced in IT systems and solution architecture for digital transformation in the public pension domain. You will analyze requirements and design solutions, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with pension regulations. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in public pensions, strong IT knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Compensation ranges from $111,000 to $156,000 annually.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in public pension-related projects.
• Experience with pension administration systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Architect end-to-end solutions for pension regulations.
• Lead workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend enhancements.
• Support RFP processes and vendor evaluations.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

IT systems understanding

Documentation

Database knowledge

Solution architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Visio

SQL

Job description

Job Title: Business Analyst – IT Systems & Solution Architecture (Public Pension Domain)

Location: US (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst with a strong understanding of IT systems and solution architecture to support digital transformation initiatives in the Public Pension domain. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring that systems are designed to meet regulatory, operational, and member service requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to pension administration systems.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications for IT teams.
• Architect end-to-end solutions that align with public pension regulations, data security standards, and legacy system integration.
• Lead workshops and working sessions with cross-functional teams including actuarial, finance, member services, and IT.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend enhancements or replacements to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Support RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and implementation planning.
• Develop use cases, process flows, and data models to support solution design.
• Ensure traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in testing, validation, and user training during system rollouts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in public pension-related projects.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, databases, APIs, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Experience with pension administration systems (PAS), eligibility, contributions, benefits, and actuarial data.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in public pension programs.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and SQL.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-based pension platforms or modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Certifications such as CPC, DB-A

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual salary for this position is between $111,000 – $156,000 Bonus depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until September 13th, 2025