About the Role
We are seeking a Pega Technical Business Analyst to lead requirements discovery for complex, multi-system initiatives. This role partners closely with IT, Product, and Business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document end-to-end functional and technical requirements across Pega workflows, data, integrations, security, and system dependencies.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead end-to-end functional analysis for Pega-driven journeys, translating stakeholder needs into detailed functional designs.
- Produce and maintain high-quality analysis artifacts, including current/future state process flows, use cases, data mappings, integration requirements, and non-functional specifications.
- Define functional specifications for Pega data and integration flows, including data models, transformations, and integration patterns that ensure accuracy, resilience, and regulatory compliance.
- Create and manage Epics, Features, and User Stories in Azure DevOps, ensuring traceability to requirements, dependencies, and acceptance criteria throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Communicate key decisions, impacts, and dependencies effectively across delivery teams and stakeholders.
Work Model
At Cognizant, we prioritize flexibility and work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
- This role requires onsite presence five days per week at a Cognizant or client office in Columbus, OH, based on current business needs.
- Work arrangements are subject to change depending on project and client requirements. Expectations will be communicated clearly.
Qualifications
To be considered, candidates should have:
- Experience in Agile delivery and project lifecycle management
- Strong business analysis and techno-functional problem-solving skills
- Expertise in Pega data, workflows, and integrations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
We encourage applications even if you meet only the core qualifications—transferable skills and diverse experiences are valued.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $102,000 – $110,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
- Incentive: Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual bonus program
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Additional Information
- Applications will be accepted through 05/26/2026.
- Compensation and benefits are accurate as of the posting date and may be modified in accordance with applicable laws.
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
