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Cognizant · 21 hours ago

REMOTE-Pension Domain – IT Systems & Solution Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$111K/yr - $156K/yr

5+ years exp

Cognizant is 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.

ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering

No H1B

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

Qualification

Business Analyst experienceIT systems understandingPension administration systemsRegulatory compliance knowledgeSQL proficiencyStakeholder engagement skillsJIRAConfluenceVisioCloud-based platforms experienceAgile methodology knowledgeWaterfall methodology knowledgeCertifications like CPCCertifications like DB-ACommunication skillsDocumentation skills