IT Business Analyst

Salary: $66,400.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191147
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Division of Enterprise Applications
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AM05
Position Number:: 60019793
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: TEC06
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,400.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $90,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The Department of Administration will not sponsor employment visas for this position. All applicants must apply online.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
IT Business Analyst III

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Enterprise Applications (DEA) is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to join the team. We are in growth mode, and it is an exciting time to be a contributing member to SC Enterprise Information System (SCEIS)! SCEIS is the backbone of our business processes and ultimately empowers decision makers to improve government for the citizens. If you enjoy working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, and are motivated by a fast paced, multi tasked and transforming environment, then this position could be for you! You will serve as an IT Business Analyst responsible for supporting enterprise business systems, business process analysis, application lifecycle activities, and change and release management across the agency's enterprise application environment. Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, project managers, and vendors to define requirements, support system implementations, coordinate testing and release activities, and deliver secure, reliable, and effective technology solutions that support organizational objectives and continuous business improvement.

This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities of the IT Business Analyst III:

• Collaborate with application lifecycle management, functional, technical, and business teams to execute enterprise testing strategies and project deliverables.
• Lead business process analysis, requirements gathering, and test planning activities.
• Partner with the Test Delivery Lead and Test Engineering team to configure and execute enterprise test automation.
• Design, develop, and maintain formal test plans, scripts, and testing documentation.
• Develop and maintain application lifecycle management procedures for documenting, organizing, and retaining test scripts and testing artifacts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, management information systems, computer science, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience supporting enterprise information technology environments, business systems analysis, application lifecycle activities, requirements management, system implementations, and cross functional collaboration within a complex enterprise environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong business process analysis, modeling, documentation, and end-to-end business process support skills.
• Knowledge of enterprise testing frameworks, QA methodologies, and change/release management practices.
• Ability to interpret business and technical requirements and develop test plans, scripts, and testing artifacts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex business processes, technical systems, and data.
• Ability to develop metrics, dashboards, and status reports while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced IT environment.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Cloud ALM, enterprise change management, release management, and business process modeling.
• Experience with SAP enterprise applications, SAP Cloud ALM, Solution Manager, or comparable enterprise application lifecycle management.

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. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• 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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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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 or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?

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Please select which of the options below best represents your level of education and experience.

• At least a bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, management information systems, computer science, or a related field.
• An associate degree and at least two (2) years of experience in business administration, information technology, management information systems, computer science, or a related field.
• A high school diploma and at least four (4) years of experience in business administration, information technology, management information systems, computer science, or a related field.
• None of the above.

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Do you have experience supporting enterprise information technology environments, business systems analysis, application lifecycle activities, requirements management, system implementations, and cross-functional collaboration within a complex enterprise environment?

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