IT Business Analyst (3071)

Secure Your Future with SEPTA - A Leader in Transportation!

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region.

Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, will be accepted at this time.

We are proud to be recognized as:

2023 FORBES Best in State Employer

Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024

We are seeking to hire candidates for our IT Business Analyst (3071).

Opening Date: 10/05/2026

Closing Date: 10/12/2026

Job Grade: SAM 40

Salary Range: $82,342.00-$102,908.00

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

The IT Business Analyst is responsible for evaluating and improving SEPTAs enterprise systems and business processes across departments. This role focuses on gathering and translating business requirements into technical solutions that align with organizational goals, IT capabilities, and governance standards. The analyst works closely with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities, support system implementation, and ensure solutions enhance efficiency, compliance, and user experience.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Elicits and documents business, functional, and technical requirements by engaging stakeholders and analyzing current systems and processes.
• Conducts business process and system analyses to identify inefficiencies, gaps, or compliance risks, and recommends technology-driven improvements.
• Develops process flows, technical documentation, and enhancement specifications to support system development and implementation.
• Collaborates with project teams, including project managers, developers, and architects, to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
• Participates in technology and process improvement projects using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Supports change management and implementation efforts, including user acceptance testing (UAT), system integration testing, and validation of business requirements.
• Creates and maintains user documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and change impact communications.
• Assists business units with operational and performance data analysis and develops dashboards and reports using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Ensures IT solutions comply with enterprise architecture, security standards, and internal policies, and maintains documentation for governance and audit readiness.
• Provides post-implementation support by assisting with issue resolution and stabilization during the transition to operational teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience as an IT Business Analyst or similar role, ideally in a public sector or regulated environment required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cross-functional projects, requirement development and systems integration efforts required.
• Strong ability to gather, document, and analyze business needs and translate into actionable specifications required.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft 365, SAP, ServiceNow, SharePoint, or Jira required.
• Experience with process documentation and business process modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucid chart) required.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience facilitating meetings and workshops required.
• Familiarity with or certification in ITIL, TOGAF, PMI or Agile (e.g., SAFe, Scrum) best practices required.
• This role requires 100% on-site work in Philadelphia, PA.

Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits!

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.

Retirement Security - Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.

Work-Life Balance - Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

Employee Wellness - Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Invest in Your Growth - We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.

Student Loan Assistance - Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.

Free Travel Perks - Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!

Join us and take advantage of these incredible benefits while making a difference in your community!

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SEPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.