Business Analyst (Senior Consultant)-61040837

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Develops, enhances, and maintains requirement lists, user guides, flow charts, standard operating procedures, and other documents related to the collection, storage, and usage of large data sets. Assists in gathering user requirements for a complex electronic disease surveillance system. Collaborates with program area and IT staff to ensure that the system meets program area needs and that issues are addressed and resolved as they are identified. Participates in the configuration of a large electronic disease surveillance system, including facilitating requirements gathering session and follow-up sessions to ensure that the system will meet program area requirements. Share findings vendor and agency Information Technology (IT) staff. Facilitate and assist with system testing, including smoke testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and other activities to ensure that the system is ready for user activity upon go-live. Develops documentation of processes, test results, and other activity related to system deployment for use by deployment staff and program area leadership. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested, and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel if requested.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and professional experience related to the position.
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience collecting user requirements and conducting user acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Develops, enhances, and maintains requirement lists, user guides, flow charts, standard operating procedures, and other documents related to the collection, storage, and usage of large data sets.
• Assists in gathering user requirements for a complex electronic disease surveillance system.
• Collaborates with program area and IT staff to ensure that the system meets program area needs and that issues are addressed and resolved as they are identified.
• Participates in the configuration of a large electronic disease surveillance system, including facilitating requirements gathering session and follow-up sessions to ensure that the system will meet program area requirements.
• Share findings vendor and agency Information Technology (IT) staff.
• Facilitate and assist with system testing, including smoke testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and other activities to ensure that the system is ready for user activity upon go-live.
• Develops documentation of processes, test results, and other activity related to system deployment for use by deployment staff and program area leadership.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested, and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel if requested.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior