Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) Information Technology (IT) Business Analyst 2 - 61111248

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Working in conjunction with functional business areas and information technology, this role gathers, compiles, and synthesizes information for technology processes or systems related to Immunization operations Section. Makes recommendations or assists in making recommendations for development or enhancement of existing SIMON system. Analyzes IIS/ section’s user needs to assess technical feasibility and solutions. Translates IIS related IT needs into functional business specifications. Assists in creating and executing processes and procedures that ensure that all systems, products, and services meet agency standards and end-user requirements. Tests the upgraded productions or interfaces of SIMON developed by the external and internal vendors/ department/sections. Analyzes current processes and procedures to make recommendations for future configurations which lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings. Serves as a basic subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures. Prepares user documentation including user manuals. Works as a liaison between functional business areas and IT in order to provide solutions for routine problems. Performs simulations or recreations of user problems to resolve operating difficulties and identify problems at a moderately complex level. Involved in the system development life cycle to include designing, testing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting software, regression testing, and deployment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and three (3) years of job experience in computer system development and modification.
• 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 DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.
• 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.
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or Health Promotion and Education.
• Two (2) years of experience in managing and working in registry or health informatics.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, compiles, and synthesizes information for technology processes or systems related to Immunization operations Section.
• Makes recommendations or assists in making recommendations for development or enhancement of existing SIMON system.
• Analyzes IIS/ section’s user needs to assess technical feasibility and solutions.
• Translates IIS related IT needs into functional business specifications.
• Assists in creating and executing processes and procedures that ensure that all systems, products, and services meet agency standards and end-user requirements.
• Tests the upgraded productions or interfaces of SIMON developed by the external and internal vendors/ department/sections.
• Analyzes current processes and procedures to make recommendations for future configurations which lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings.
• Serves as a basic subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures.
• Prepares user documentation including user manuals.
• Works as a liaison between functional business areas and IT in order to provide solutions for routine problems.
• Performs simulations or recreations of user problems to resolve operating difficulties and identify problems at a moderately complex level.
• Involved in the system development life cycle to include designing, testing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting software, regression testing, and deployment.

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) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED