Business Analyst III - 61009061

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Works with peers to provide expertise for the design and business feasibility of various Healthcare Quality systems from concept to design, testing, implementation, and support.

Recommend tools/solutions to develop and/or enhance systems and applications. Analyzes user needs and translates needs into functional requirements/specifications.

Leads the creation and execution of complex test scenarios to ensure proper system operation. Leads Healthcare Quality's efforts in the coordination of system modifications.

May lead staff in recreating user problems to resolve operating difficulties and identify problems.

May lead the system development life cycle to include designing, testing, implementing, supporting software and/or hardware, quality assurance, regression testing, etc.

May lead and direct work of others. Manage systems business activities defined by the agency's System Development Life Cycle.

Serves as the program/project leader and subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures.

Develops technical documentation (designs, specifications, processes, and workflows) and communicates technical jargon in layman's terms.

Assists in creating and executing procedures that ensure that all systems, products, and services meet agency standards and end-user requirements.

Works in conjunction with Information Technology (IT) developers to estimate the amount of analysis and development effort needed for various Healthcare Quality systems.

Collaborates with Healthcare Quality staff on projects related to data collection, management, and analysis. Assists in identifying areas of improvement and training opportunities.

Assists with the development and maintenance of dashboards for internal and external use.

Performs other duties as assigned, to include, but not limited to assisting in special projects, participating in disaster preparedness and response, and is designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.

Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements:
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.

Qualifications

Additional Information

EEO: The Department of Public Health 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.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.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.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.