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Technical Business Analyst roles sit at the intersection of data systems and business process, making them a strong fit for STEM OPT graduates in computer science, information systems, and engineering. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to remain compliant throughout your authorization period.
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Job Title: Technical Business Analysts
Working Title: Technical Business Analyst I
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code: Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Business hours, arranged with supervisor
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 01271 - Biomed Informatics Core CCTS
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $60,000-$66,000
Close Date: 09/07/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
JOB SUMMARY
Technical Business Analyst I
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) supports a broad range of faculty researchers, data scientists, clinical coordinators, and informaticists. This position works with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute Biomedical Informatics Core (BMIC) on the core application and data management, user services support team to provide support to research teams, internal systems, and processes.
You will be part of a dynamic team that supports day-to-day operations of our BMIC service desk in collaboration with investigator teams. You’ll be able to grow your skills with new functionality and practices while supporting our researchers through our service recharge center. You’ll help create and update user-facing documentation and internal standard operating procedure guides for BMIC operations and researcher projects. Implementation of change management control processes and quality assurance process management are required. The most successful candidates will bring curiosity and drive to help researchers with the wide variety of solutions the BMIC offers. The Technical Business Analyst, I position supports front line service desk support as the primary function, provides clear support following BMIC standard operating procedures, and provides investigator operational support for BMIC services as assigned.
Additionally, this position will assist in support for project operations of the BMIC to collect, clarify, and document business requirements. He/she is also responsible for configuring, debugging, testing, and implementing the designed solution for assigned projects.
Click here to learn more about the CTSI.
Learn more about the fantastic benefits provided to University of Utah Employees including generous retirement contribution, comprehensive medical coverage, tuition reduction, and more.
Responsibilities
Technical Business Analyst, I
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging, and installing to support an organization’s application systems. Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives. May be expected to write documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections. Writes manual for users to describe installation and operating procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide production support for incident resolution and change requests for service recharge projects.
- Coordinate day-to-day application operations and service desk support.
- Follow, develop and maintain user-facing documentation and internal SOPs.
- Implement and manage change control and quality assurance processes.
- Support project operations by gathering and documenting business requirements.
- Configure, test, and deploy informatics solutions for investigator teams and investigator-initiated projects.
- Assist in implementing and supporting research workflows using tools such as REDCap and OpenSpecimen.
- Promote best practices in data management, including data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Technical Business Analyst, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
PREFERENCES
Technical Skills:
- Experience with REDCap data management and project configurations or other electronic data management systems in a research setting.
- Experience with Atlassian Service Desk, Service Now, Salesforce, knowledge base management.
- Familiarity with database management and data wrangling techniques.
- Some experience with data processing in a translational research environment.
- Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical research coordination.
Analytical Skills:
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Help Desk environments and a knack for working under pressure to reason through complex information, assess problems, and collaborate on effective solutions.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to translate technical and research requirements into practical solutions.
- Collaborative mindset to support internal operations and service units.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in customer service or service management.
Type: Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
In the cover letter, please describe your experience as it relates to this position and confirm that you will be available to work from the state of Utah for this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
INTRODUCTION
Job Title: Technical Business Analysts
Working Title: Technical Business Analyst I
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code: Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Business hours, arranged with supervisor
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 01271 - Biomed Informatics Core CCTS
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $60,000-$66,000
Close Date: 09/07/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
JOB SUMMARY
Technical Business Analyst I
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) supports a broad range of faculty researchers, data scientists, clinical coordinators, and informaticists. This position works with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute Biomedical Informatics Core (BMIC) on the core application and data management, user services support team to provide support to research teams, internal systems, and processes.
You will be part of a dynamic team that supports day-to-day operations of our BMIC service desk in collaboration with investigator teams. You’ll be able to grow your skills with new functionality and practices while supporting our researchers through our service recharge center. You’ll help create and update user-facing documentation and internal standard operating procedure guides for BMIC operations and researcher projects. Implementation of change management control processes and quality assurance process management are required. The most successful candidates will bring curiosity and drive to help researchers with the wide variety of solutions the BMIC offers. The Technical Business Analyst, I position supports front line service desk support as the primary function, provides clear support following BMIC standard operating procedures, and provides investigator operational support for BMIC services as assigned.
Additionally, this position will assist in support for project operations of the BMIC to collect, clarify, and document business requirements. He/she is also responsible for configuring, debugging, testing, and implementing the designed solution for assigned projects.
Click here to learn more about the CTSI.
Learn more about the fantastic benefits provided to University of Utah Employees including generous retirement contribution, comprehensive medical coverage, tuition reduction, and more.
Responsibilities
Technical Business Analyst, I
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging, and installing to support an organization’s application systems. Consults with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives. May be expected to write documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections. Writes manual for users to describe installation and operating procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide production support for incident resolution and change requests for service recharge projects.
- Coordinate day-to-day application operations and service desk support.
- Follow, develop and maintain user-facing documentation and internal SOPs.
- Implement and manage change control and quality assurance processes.
- Support project operations by gathering and documenting business requirements.
- Configure, test, and deploy informatics solutions for investigator teams and investigator-initiated projects.
- Assist in implementing and supporting research workflows using tools such as REDCap and OpenSpecimen.
- Promote best practices in data management, including data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Technical Business Analyst, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
PREFERENCES
Technical Skills:
- Experience with REDCap data management and project configurations or other electronic data management systems in a research setting.
- Experience with Atlassian Service Desk, Service Now, Salesforce, knowledge base management.
- Familiarity with database management and data wrangling techniques.
- Some experience with data processing in a translational research environment.
- Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical research coordination.
Analytical Skills:
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Help Desk environments and a knack for working under pressure to reason through complex information, assess problems, and collaborate on effective solutions.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to translate technical and research requirements into practical solutions.
- Collaborative mindset to support internal operations and service units.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in customer service or service management.
Type: Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
In the cover letter, please describe your experience as it relates to this position and confirm that you will be available to work from the state of Utah for this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Technical Business Analyst
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Not every STEM degree automatically qualifies. Cross-check your program's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list before applying. Computer science, information systems, and industrial engineering codes are frequently approved for Technical Business Analyst roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before signing anything. An employer who isn't enrolled can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, and re-enrolling after you've started can create compliance gaps that put your status at risk.
Target companies with active LCA filings in business analysis
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application data, showing which companies have actively filed for business analyst and systems analyst roles. This surfaces sponsors who already understand STEM OPT rather than employers you'd have to educate from scratch.
Draft your I-983 training plan around measurable deliverables
USCIS requires the I-983 to show a direct connection between your STEM degree and your day-to-day work. For a Technical Business Analyst role, document specific tasks like requirements gathering, data modeling, or systems integration that map to your academic coursework, not just your job title.
Check prevailing wage requirements before negotiating compensation
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location under DOL rules. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the SOC code for Business Analysts (13-1111) to see the wage level in your target market before your offer conversation.
Time your application to protect cap-gap coverage
If your OPT expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending, cap-gap rules extend your authorization through September 30. Submit your STEM OPT extension application to your DSO at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date to avoid any gap in work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Business Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on both your degree and the role's responsibilities. Your degree program must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list, typically covering computer science, information systems, industrial engineering, or applied mathematics. The Technical Business Analyst position itself must require and directly use that STEM knowledge, which you document in the I-983 training plan your employer co-signs.
What E-Verify obligations does my employer have for STEM OPT?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT employment begins. Enrollment is required by federal regulation, not optional. You should verify enrollment status through E-Verify's employer search before accepting an offer. If the employer enrolled after your start date, your STEM OPT authorization is technically non-compliant, which can affect your ability to extend or change status later.
How do I find Technical Business Analyst jobs where employers already sponsor STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented DOL filing history for business analyst and related roles, so you can target companies already familiar with STEM OPT compliance rather than pitching the process cold. Filtering by E-Verify enrollment status narrows results further to employers who can legally hire you without additional setup on their end.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Technical Business Analyst position?
The I-983 must show a direct relationship between your STEM degree and the practical skills you'll use on the job. For a Technical Business Analyst role, that typically means listing deliverables like process mapping, data requirements analysis, systems documentation, or user acceptance testing, paired with the specific coursework or academic projects from your degree that prepared you for each. Vague job descriptions without that connection are a common reason DSOs flag I-983 forms for revision.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment or my role changes significantly?
If your employer loses E-Verify enrollment, you must stop working immediately and notify your DSO within five days, per USCIS reporting requirements. A significant change in job duties also requires a revised I-983 to be submitted to your DSO before the change takes effect, not after. Failing to report either situation is treated as a status violation, which can affect future visa applications.