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Posted: February 24, 2026 (1 day ago)

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IT Business Analyst II - 60018836

State of South Carolina

Department of Administration

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$52,100 - $88,600

per year

Closes

March 6, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves researching and handling legal requests under the Freedom of Information Act, supporting IT teams with endpoint technologies like computers and software, and creating clear guides to improve customer service in a state government IT department.

It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented with IT support experience who enjoys bridging technical work with legal and administrative tasks.

The role requires on-site work in Columbia, South Carolina, and occasional evenings or emergencies.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma plus experience in computer system development and modification (bachelor's degree in related field may substitute for experience)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, including executives
  • Experience managing network and cloud file solutions, preferably with Office 365 Compliance Center
  • Knowledge of state and federal compliance requirements
  • Ability to accurately document processes and procedures
  • Must obtain and maintain current CJIS certification
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and during emergency situations

Full Job Description

IT Business Analyst II
The Department of Administration's (Admin) Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is the state’s central provider of IT services to state government agencies. Our Workplace Services team is maturing and growing. This position touches on many aspects of our business, and the analysis and documentation provided is paramount to our success. In this role you will complete Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and legal research as well as support multiple endpoint technologies. You will have the opportunity to work along side our legal team providing needed research to meet desired timelines. You will also work alongside IT teams to analyze, document, review and update procedures for implemented endpoint technologies. You will develop standard operation procedures for use by the service desk and computing support technicians that enhance our customer experience.

This position is onsite in Columbia, South Carolina.

Responsibilities of the IT Business Analyst II:
  • Coordinate FOIA and legal searches based on requirements provided by agencies and act as subject matter expert based on methods of collection when necessary. Provide access to results to requesting customer and discuss with customer as requested.
  • Perform operational support and serve as liaison between support technicians, system administrators and application vendors for escalated support issues.

    Pro-actively monitor service desk ticketing system for repetitive endpoint issues and actively coordinate with the service desk and support technicians with implementing system wide solutions.

    Assign tickets as needed to other team members.

    Coordinate, compile, develop and maintain documented processes and procedures of implemented endpoint technologies.

    Collaborate with service desk and support technicians to identify necessary and needed support documentation.

    Ensure documentation and appropriate knowledge-base is current, accurate and usable for implemented endpoint technologies.

    Operationally manage endpoint technologies ensuring all infrastructure, software and system configurations are maintained.

    Actively monitor, research, elevate, schedule, and implement approved upgrades, patches and configuration changes. Follow proper change management policy and procedures for all maintenance.

    Meet established deadlines and project schedules.

    Requirements

    • A high school diploma and experience in computer system development and modification. A bachelor's degree in a related area may substitute for the required work experience.
    Additional Requirements:
    • Experience communicating and presenting information verbally and in writing to both technical and non-technical personnel to include those in executive leadership positions.
    • Experience managing network and cloud file management solutions and leveraging Office 365 Compliance Center desired.
    • Knowledge of and/or experience working with state and federal compliance requirements.
    • Ability to accurately document processes and procedures.
    • Must obtain and maintain current CJIS certification.
    • Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
    • Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
    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.

    Additional Information

    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 herefor 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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/25/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5243466