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Job Title Root Cause Analysis Engineer Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it ...

Job Title Root Cause Analysis Engineer Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it ...

Job Title Root Cause Analysis Engineer Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it ...

Root Cause Engineer Mid

$101K - $129K/yr

The Root Cause Engineer (RCA), Mid performs structured root cause analysis for recurring, chronic, or high-impact incidents to identify underlying technical, process, or architectural issues ...

Contract Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Specialist Location: Elwood, KS (Remote - candidates nationwide encouraged to apply) Job Type: Contract | Estimated Duration: 4-6 months (extension possible) Start ...

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How much do root cause analysis rca jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for root cause analysis rca in the United States is $21.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is root cause analysis (RCA)?

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a systematic process used to identify the underlying causes of problems or incidents. The goal of RCA is to determine what happened, why it happened, and how to prevent it from happening again. This method is widely used in various industries to improve processes, enhance safety, and reduce costs by addressing the origin of issues rather than just treating symptoms. Techniques such as the '5 Whys,' Fishbone Diagram, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) are often employed in RCA.

What are the typical challenges faced by professionals conducting root cause analysis (RCA), and how can they be addressed?

A common challenge for RCA professionals is gathering accurate and comprehensive data, as information may be incomplete or spread across various departments. Additionally, ensuring cross-functional collaboration can be difficult, since root causes often span multiple teams or systems. To address these issues, it's important to establish clear communication channels, involve all relevant stakeholders early in the process, and use standardized RCA methodologies. Regular training and fostering a culture of transparency can also help ensure thorough and unbiased investigations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a root cause analysis (RCA) specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Specialist, you need strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a background in process improvement or quality management, often supported by relevant degrees or certifications like Six Sigma or Lean. Familiarity with RCA methodologies (such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA), quality management systems, and data analysis tools like Excel or specialized RCA software is typically required. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and collaboration skills help facilitate cross-functional investigations and effectively communicate findings. These skills are critical to accurately identifying underlying issues, preventing recurrence, and driving continuous organizational improvement.

What is the difference between Root Cause Analysis Rca vs Fault Tree Analyst?

AspectRoot Cause Analysis RcaFault Tree Analyst
CredentialsCertifications in quality management, problem-solving, or Six SigmaCertifications in reliability engineering or safety analysis
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, engineering, healthcare, or IT sectorsIndustrial, aerospace, nuclear, or safety-critical industries
Industry UsageUsed across various industries for problem-solving and process improvementPrimarily in safety, reliability, and risk assessment contexts

Root Cause Analysis Rca focuses on identifying underlying causes of problems across diverse industries, often using various methodologies. Fault Tree Analyst specializes in constructing fault trees to analyze system failures, mainly in safety-critical environments. While both roles involve analysis and problem-solving, Rca is broader in application, whereas Fault Tree Analysis is more technical and system-specific.

Infographic showing various Root Cause Analysis Rca job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,276 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Problem Manager (ITIL, ServiceNow, Root Cause Analysis)

UT • Remote

Conduent, Inc.
IT Services • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Conduent rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 190 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Problem Manager (ITIL, ServiceNow, Root Cause Analysis)

About the Role:

Conduent is seeking an experienced Problem Manager to lead enterprise-wide Problem Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Incident Prevention initiatives across a complex technology environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on IT operations professional with expertise in ITIL Problem Management, Incident Management, ServiceNow, and service reliability improvement. You will work across infrastructure, cloud, network, application, and operations teams to identify recurring issues, drive permanent corrective actions, and reduce repeat incidents.

Success in this role means delivering stronger RCAs, improving remediation execution, enhancing operational governance, reducing incident recurrence, and helping the organization build a proactive, data-driven Problem Management function.

Key Skills:

Problem Management, ITIL, Incident Management, Major Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, ServiceNow, Remediation Action Plans (RAP), Service Reliability, IT Operations, Continuous Improvement, Executive Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, Azure, Windows, Linux, Network Operations, Automation, AI-Assisted Workflows

What You'll Do:

Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

  • Facilitate timely 5 Whys Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions for Priority 1 (P1) incidents and recurring Priority 2 (P2) incidents.
  • Review system logs, monitoring tools, dashboards, and change records to establish incident timelines and identify contributing factors.
  • Utilize AI-assisted tools to accelerate incident investigations, timeline generation, RCA documentation, and knowledge capture.
  • Document accurate root causes and corrective actions within ServiceNow Problem Management records.
  • Ensure RCA deliverables are factual, blameless, technically accurate, and suitable for leadership and client-facing communications.

Drive Problem Management & Remediation

  • Lead the end-to-end Problem Management lifecycle from investigation through closure.
  • Partner with technical teams to develop effective Remediation Action Plans (RAPs).
  • Ensure remediation efforts include both corrective and preventive actions with clear ownership and target dates.
  • Track remediation progress, escalate risks, and hold stakeholders accountable for commitments.
  • Validate that implemented solutions address root causes and prevent future recurrence.
  • Measure and report improvements in service reliability, operational risk, and incident recurrence.

Analyze Trends & Improve Service Reliability

  • Identify recurring patterns across infrastructure, cloud, application, and network incidents.
  • Drive proactive problem identification and long-term service improvements.
  • Recommend monitoring enhancements, automation opportunities, and architectural improvements.
  • Incident recurrence rate
  • MTTR (Mean Time to Resolution)
  • Action-item closure rate
  • Chronic risk themes
  • Problem backlog health

Track key operational metrics including: 

Governance, Reporting & Executive Communication

  • Facilitate weekly Problem Review meetings.
  • Maintain executive dashboards and Problem Management reporting.
  • Deliver concise, executive-ready summaries and status updates.
  • Produce high-quality RCA reports for customers and senior leadership.
  • Continuously improve governance processes, operational standards, runbooks, and reporting practices.
  • Champion automation and AI-enabled workflows that improve operational efficiency and insight generation.

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in IT Operations, Problem Management, Incident Management, Major Incident Management, or related disciplines.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL Problem Management, Incident Management, and operational governance.
  • Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys investigations, and post-incident reviews.
  • Hands-on experience with ServiceNow or comparable IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability without direct authority.
  • Experience creating executive-level communications, dashboards, and operational reporting.

Technical Knowledge:

We're seeking broad technical understanding across enterprise technology environments, including:

Infrastructure

  • Windows and Linux platforms
  • VMware and Hyper-V virtualization
  • Performance troubleshooting (CPU, memory, storage, and I/O)

Storage

  • SAN and NAS environments
  • Storage performance, redundancy, and resiliency concepts

Networking

  • Routing, switching, VLANs, DNS
  • Firewalls, load balancing, and packet flow analysis
  • Network latency and packet-loss interpretation

Cloud Technologies

  • AWS and Microsoft Azure
  • Cloud networking, compute, identity, and storage services
  • Cloud architecture and failure-mode analysis

Application & Platform Technologies

  • APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
  • CI/CD and deployment pipeline fundamentals
  • Understanding of how application defects, configuration drift, and dependencies create operational incidents

You do not need to be the deepest technical expert in every domain. You need the ability to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, identify gaps, and guide teams toward permanent solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ITIL Foundation or higher certification.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Experience with operational analytics, trend analysis, and KPI reporting.
  • Exposure to automation, AI-enabled operational workflows, or AIOps practices.
  • Experience working with executive stakeholders and client-facing incident communications.

Why Join Conduent

  • Make a measurable impact on enterprise service reliability.
  • Reduce repeat incidents through proactive Problem Management.
  • Work across infrastructure, cloud, network, and application domains.
  • Influence strategic operational improvements at scale.
  • Help shape the future of Conduent's Problem Management function through governance, automation, metrics, and continuous improvement.

Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information.  For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $70,956 - $92,150. 

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

For US applicants: People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by submitting their request through this form that must be downloaded:  click here to access or download the form.  Complete the form and then email it as an attachment to FTADAAA@conduent.com. You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA Accommodation Policy.


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About Conduent

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Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Florham Park, NJ, US

Year founded

2017