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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an IT Applications Analyst based in Clifford, IN. This entry-level, full-time role focuses on configuring, testing, and supporting enterprise applications and related AI/procurement tooling. The position is 100% on-site and suitable for candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience who have a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or equivalent experience.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client's IT Applications Analysts help translate business needs into application configurations and validate solutions end-to-end. In this role you will:

• Assist in analyzing and evaluating current application functionality and recommending improvements to align with business processes.
• Configure and verify application setup for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions to meet functional requirements.
• Document functional specifications, solution designs, and configuration steps that developers and integrators will follow.
• Support solution validation testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) to confirm functionality meets business expectations.
• Work with vendors to resolve functionality gaps and improve product capabilities.
• Participate in AI-related initiatives: help prepare and cleanse datasets, assist with basic model validation, and support evaluation of AI tools and vendors.
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance considerations are incorporated into application and AI workstreams.
• Prepare stakeholder-facing summaries and presentations on project progress and outcomes.

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Core Responsibilities & Competencies

• Business insight — apply knowledge of business and marketplace to advance organizational goals.
• Collaboration — build partnerships across cross-functional teams including analysts, architects, and vendors.
• Customer focus — deliver customer-centric solutions and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Tech savvy — adopt and learn emerging application and AI functionality and tooling.
• Solution configuration & design — create, document, and test solution configurations using industry best practices, version control, and SDLC standards.
• Solution validation testing — validate configuration changes and solutions using defined testing practices and metrics.
• Values differences — work inclusively with diverse perspectives and teams.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience (position is targeted to early-career/entry-level candidates).
• Familiarity with application configuration, SDLC concepts, and basic solution design.
• Experience or coursework in data preparation, basic data validation, or exposure to AI/ML concepts is a plus.
• Strong communication skills for documenting requirements and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Ability to work on-site full time in Clifford, IN.

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full Time, Exempt — Entry Level
• Start date: Fall 2026 (as listed)
• Relocation package: Yes (per client posting)
• Work location: 100% on-site in Clifford, IN
• Right to work: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Confidential Client may validate work authorization and use E‑Verify where permitted.

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Why This Role

This position provides hands-on exposure to enterprise application configuration, solution validation, and early-career involvement in AI-enabled projects. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver practical improvements that impact business processes and procurement tools — an excellent opportunity to accelerate technical and business skills in an IT environment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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