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IT Business Analyst-


Job Location:

Richland County, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 66400 - 119500
Posted: 16 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

IT Business Analyst
The Department of Administrations Office of Technology & Information Services (OTIS) is seeking an IT Business Analyst to join the team.OTISoversees the states federated model for implementing enhancing and protecting information technology (IT) resources and the utilization of IT shared services across 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 bachelors degree in computer science or a related area and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.
  • Two (2) years of experience analyzing business processes and workflows.
  • Two (2) years of experience with business process mapping tools such as Visio or equivalent process-mapping tools.
  • At least 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.

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 anofficial certified copy of the transcriptprior 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

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. Clickherefor 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(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
  • Retirement benefit choices*
*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.

Required Experience:

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