IT Business Analyst

IT Business AnalystThe Department of Administration's Office of Technology & Information Services (OTIS) is seeking an IT Business Analyst to join the team. OTIS oversees the state's federated model for implementing, enhancing, and protecting information technology (IT) resources and the utilization of IT shared services across agencies. In this role you will work with IT leaders, business stakeholders, finance, reporting, and operational teams to document requirements, improve processes, support demand intake, define reporting needs, and prepare decision-ready materials. You will be responsible for translating business needs, operational challenges, and leadership priorities into clear requirements, documented processes, decision-ready analysis, and actionable recommendations. This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.Responsibilities of the IT Business Analyst:Document current-state and future-state processes, workflows, hand-offs, roles, and improvement opportunities.Help convert institutional knowledge into accessible process documentation that supports consistency, accountability, and repeatable execution and owns process document repository.Support organizational change management and communication efforts.Define reporting requirements, standardize business definitions, improve data quality, and support leadership decision-making.This role will contribute to the IT Business Management goal of creating a single source of truth, standardizing reporting, developing executive dashboards, and enabling data-driven decision support.Support demand intake, request clarification, business case development, prioritization discussions, and governance preparation.Maintain clear documentation of decisions, open questions, risks, dependencies, and follow-up actions. The role will support demand and portfolio visibility.Act as a liaison with IT operations and business functions.Serve as business analyst for complex cross-functional initiatives.Support testing, user acceptance, implementation readiness, and post-implementation review by confirming that delivered solutions align with approved requirements and intended business outcomes.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum and Additional Requirements:A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, business administration, business analytics, or a related area. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.Three (3) years of experience in computer system development and modification, or two (2) years of experience analyzing business process and workflows and business process mapping tools and at least one (1) year of experience with Power BI.Additional Requirements:Demonstrated ability to translate operational and technical data into executive-level insights and recommendations.Have the ability to work independently and respond to project tasks by developing solutions within defined parameters.Strong process mapping and process improvement skills.Ability to translate business needs into clear documentation.Strong written communication and meeting facilitation skills.Ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical improvements.Preferred Qualifications:Three (3) years of experience as a business analyst in a large-scale technology environment.Additional Comments:The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveS.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)Retirement benefit choices *State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.