(DOE-026-26) Project Specialist (Business Analyst)
New Jersey Department of Education · Trenton, NJ ·
- Category
- Business analysis
Notice of Vacancy
Reference Number: DOE-026-26Title: 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 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
Interested candidates may apply via: .