Senior Business Analyst

Cognizant; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Discretionary annual incentive program

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Business Analyst - ServiceNow in Irving, Texas. You will drive ServiceNow implementations, gather requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders in an Agile delivery team to deliver business-critical solutions.

You will lead discovery workshops, translate needs into user stories and acceptance criteria, facilitate backlog refinement and sprints, and support UAT while managing risks and changes. Onsite role with 5 days/week in client office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT analysis or related roles with ServiceNow experience.
• Experience gathering business requirements and writing user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Strong Agile/Scrum delivery experience with backlog management.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery workshops with stakeholders to document end-to-end requirements.
• Translate business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and specs for ServiceNow delivery.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and coordinate with business and technical teams.
• Support UAT, document defects, and ensure timely resolution with developers.
• Prepare project status reports and metrics for leadership.
• Identify risks and manage scope changes to align with goals.

Skills

ServiceNow platform

Agile / Scrum

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

UAT support

Knowledge of ITSM/CSM/ITIL

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

About the role

As a Business Analyst - ServiceNow, you will make an impact by driving successful ServiceNow implementations and enhancements through effective requirements gathering, stakeholder collaboration, and Agile delivery practices. You will be a valued member of the ServiceNow delivery team and work collaboratively with business leaders, product owners, technical teams, and client stakeholders to deliver business-critical solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead discovery workshops with business stakeholders, process owners, and technical teams to capture and document end-to-end business requirements.
• Translate complex business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and functional specifications that support ServiceNow solution delivery.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups while collaborating closely with business and technical teams.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), document defects, and partner with developers to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Prepare and present project status reports, progress updates, and key metrics to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks and issues while proactively managing stakeholder expectations.
• Manage scope changes and support change request processes to ensure project objectives remain aligned with business goals.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days per week in a client office in Irving, Texas.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Process Analyst, or Systems Analyst within an IT environment.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with the ServiceNow platform, including modules such as IT Service Management (ITSM), Customer Service Management (CSM), Field Service Management (FSM), or Asset Management.
• Proven experience gathering business requirements and translating them into user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
• Strong experience working in Agile and Scrum delivery environments, including backlog management and sprint planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.
• Experience working in complex, multi-vendor client environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

These will help you stand out

• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or other ServiceNow certifications.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide ServiceNow implementations or transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and service management best practices.
• Experience creating process maps, workflow documentation, and business process improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants will be accepted till 10/30/2026

The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $100K - $114K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

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

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways.