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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking a SharePoint Technical Specialist - Junior - ECM Solutions Designer for a 12-month contract engagement for the Engineering Application Services Department. This is not a development position and involves no coding. This person will be responsible for business analysis and solution design in support of NCDOT’s Preconstruction business processes that are valuable to NCDOT’s Transportation Life Cycle. The selected candidate will take ownership of requirements gathering, solution design, documentation, QA testing, communication, and training, while working closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and support throughout the process. This role requires advanced SharePoint solution design expertise, strong analytical skills, and comprehensive QA testing capabilities, including system-level, scenario-based, workflow, and edge-case validation. Candidates must be experienced in project definition, user story creation, documentation, process redesign, communication management, and quality control.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design SharePoint and web-based solutions that support Preconstruction business processes.
- Translate business and design requirements into detailed, actionable user stories.
- Prioritize, schedule, and deliver work independently with minimal supervision.
- Manage communication, dependencies, and project status across assigned initiatives.
- Document project and program deliverables.
- Create and maintain technical reference materials for the internal team.
- Collaborate with business partners to design and implement improved or reengineered processes.
- Perform rigorous QA testing, including system-level, workflow, scenario-based, and edge-case validation.
- Coordinate test validation and support deployment and implementation activities.
- Develop and deliver end-user training and corresponding training documentation.
- Prototype, refine, troubleshoot, and validate solutions with business users.
- Provide senior-level quality control across technical and functional deliverables.
- Mentor team members and provide subject matter expertise as needed.
Required Skills (8+ years):
- Extensive experience as a Business Analyst in enterprise-level environments.
- Proven senior-level experience designing SharePoint and web-based solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and drive tasks to completion with minimal oversight.
- Advanced expertise in SharePoint lists, libraries, content types, site structures, and web solutions.
- Strong background in comprehensive QA testing, including system-level, workflow, scenario-based, and edge-case validation.
- Experience designing, validating, and supporting web and workflow-based solutions.
- Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and business concepts.
- Strong organizational and presentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Proven experience evaluating business processes and performing business process re-engineering.
- Significant experience authoring structured, user-focused documentation—including user guides, technical reference documents, and knowledge articles—in compliance with WCAG accessibility guidelines.
- Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience as a SharePoint Designer or SharePoint Site Owner.
- Experience using Azure DevOps or similar work management tools.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of NCDOT Preconstruction business processes.
- Experience with Balsamiq Wireframes.
- Experience with Power BI.
- Experience working in ServiceNow.
- Experience working with Microsoft Copilot agents.
Skill Matrix:
- Experience as a Business Analyst Required 8 Years
- Extensive experience as a SharePoint Designer or SharePoint Site Owner Required 8 Years
- Experience with Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps tool suite Required 8 Years
- SharePoint experience designing, validating, and supporting web and workflow solutions, including custom lists, libraries, and content types Required 8 Years
- Strong background in comprehensive QA testing, including system-level, workflow, scenario-based, and edge-case validation Required 8 Years
- Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities Required 8 Years
- Proven experience evaluating business processes and performing business process re-engineering Required 8 Years
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and drive tasks to completion with minimal oversight Required 8 Years
- Positive interpersonal skills Required 8 Years
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and business concepts Required 8 Years
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) Required 8 Years
- Strong organizational and presentation skills Required 8 Years
- Extensive experience creating user-focused documentation (guides, technical references, and knowledge articles) aligned with WCAG standards Required 8 Years
- Working knowledge of NCDOT’s Preconstruction business process Desired 3 Years
- Understanding of NCDOT’s Transportation Life Cycle business process Desired 3 Years
- Experience with Balsamiq Wireframes Desired 3 Years
- Experience with Power BI and Power Applications Desired 3 Years
- Experience working in ServiceNow Desired 3 Years
- Experience working with Microsoft Copilot agents Desired 3 Years
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
Description:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking a SharePoint Technical Specialist - Junior - ECM Solutions Designer for a 12-month contract engagement for the Engineering Application Services Department. This is not a development position and involves no coding. This person will be responsible for business analysis and solution design in support of NCDOT’s Preconstruction business processes that are valuable to NCDOT’s Transportation Life Cycle. The selected candidate will take ownership of requirements gathering, solution design, documentation, QA testing, communication, and training, while working closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and support throughout the process. This role requires advanced SharePoint solution design expertise, strong analytical skills, and comprehensive QA testing capabilities, including system-level, scenario-based, workflow, and edge-case validation. Candidates must be experienced in project definition, user story creation, documentation, process redesign, communication management, and quality control.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design SharePoint and web-based solutions that support Preconstruction business processes.
- Translate business and design requirements into detailed, actionable user stories.
- Prioritize, schedule, and deliver work independently with minimal supervision.
- Manage communication, dependencies, and project status across assigned initiatives.
- Document project and program deliverables.
- Create and maintain technical reference materials for the internal team.
- Collaborate with business partners to design and implement improved or reengineered processes.
- Perform rigorous QA testing, including system-level, workflow, scenario-based, and edge-case validation.
- Coordinate test validation and support deployment and implementation activities.
- Develop and deliver end-user training and corresponding training documentation.
- Prototype, refine, troubleshoot, and validate solutions with business users.
- Provide senior-level quality control across technical and functional deliverables.
- Mentor team members and provide subject matter expertise as needed.
Required Skills (8+ years):
- Extensive experience as a Business Analyst in enterprise-level environments.
- Proven senior-level experience designing SharePoint and web-based solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and drive tasks to completion with minimal oversight.
- Advanced expertise in SharePoint lists, libraries, content types, site structures, and web solutions.
- Strong background in comprehensive QA testing, including system-level, workflow, scenario-based, and edge-case validation.
- Experience designing, validating, and supporting web and workflow-based solutions.
- Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and business concepts.
- Strong organizational and presentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Proven experience evaluating business processes and performing business process re-engineering.
- Significant experience authoring structured, user-focused documentation—including user guides, technical reference documents, and knowledge articles—in compliance with WCAG accessibility guidelines.
- Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience as a SharePoint Designer or SharePoint Site Owner.
- Experience using Azure DevOps or similar work management tools.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of NCDOT Preconstruction business processes.
- Experience with Balsamiq Wireframes.
- Experience with Power BI.
- Experience working in ServiceNow.
- Experience working with Microsoft Copilot agents.
Skill Matrix:
- Experience as a Business Analyst Required 8 Years
- Extensive experience as a SharePoint Designer or SharePoint Site Owner Required 8 Years
- Experience with Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps tool suite Required 8 Years
- SharePoint experience designing, validating, and supporting web and workflow solutions, including custom lists, libraries, and content types Required 8 Years
- Strong background in comprehensive QA testing, including system-level, workflow, scenario-based, and edge-case validation Required 8 Years
- Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities Required 8 Years
- Proven experience evaluating business processes and performing business process re-engineering Required 8 Years
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and drive tasks to completion with minimal oversight Required 8 Years
- Positive interpersonal skills Required 8 Years
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and business concepts Required 8 Years
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) Required 8 Years
- Strong organizational and presentation skills Required 8 Years
- Extensive experience creating user-focused documentation (guides, technical references, and knowledge articles) aligned with WCAG standards Required 8 Years
- Working knowledge of NCDOT’s Preconstruction business process Desired 3 Years
- Understanding of NCDOT’s Transportation Life Cycle business process Desired 3 Years
- Experience with Balsamiq Wireframes Desired 3 Years
- Experience with Power BI and Power Applications Desired 3 Years
- Experience working in ServiceNow Desired 3 Years
- Experience working with Microsoft Copilot agents Desired 3 Years
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
What entry level jobs are most accessible for OPT students?
Technology, finance, consulting, and engineering have the highest volume of entry-level roles with employers experienced with OPT hiring. Software engineering, data analysis, financial analysis, and business analyst positions are among the most commonly filled by new OPT graduates. Industries with persistent talent shortages, including healthcare technology and cybersecurity, are also strong areas for entry-level OPT hiring.
How early should I start applying for entry level jobs on OPT?
Starting your job search three to six months before your OPT start date gives you the best timeline. USCIS processing for the EAD card can take several weeks, and many employers need lead time to complete hiring before your authorized start date. Applying early also means you have time to be selective rather than accepting the first offer under time pressure.
Do entry level employers care that I will need H-1B sponsorship later?
Employers with established OPT-to-H1B conversion programs factor this in from the start and plan ahead. The key is targeting employers who have sponsored before, since they understand the timeline and are not caught off guard when the H-1B registration window approaches. Smaller employers without prior sponsorship experience may be willing but need more time to prepare, so having that conversation early in the process is always better than late.
Can I negotiate salary at an entry level OPT job the same as any other candidate?
Yes, your visa status does not limit your ability to negotiate. On STEM OPT, your employer must pay you wages commensurate with similarly situated U.S. workers, which means there is a fairness standard built into the arrangement. Researching market rates for your role and location before negotiating puts you in the same position as any other entry-level candidate.
What happens if I can't find a job before my OPT unemployment limit?
On standard post-completion OPT, you are allowed up to 90 days of unemployment before your F-1 status is at risk. Staying proactive, applying broadly across your qualifying field, and working with your DSO on options gives you the best chance of staying within the limit. Some students use this window to accept internships, part-time roles, or volunteer positions in their field to maintain compliance while continuing their full-time job search.
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