8-11 Business Analyst

Focused HR Solutions; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Business Analyst to document processes and support project needs in Columbia, South Carolina. The candidate should possess at least 5 years of related experience, with strong skills in requirements gathering and documentation using MS Office. The role includes analyzing processes for improvement and leading testing activities in the software development lifecycle. This position may extend beyond 9 months, and applicants must pass background checks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis or related field.
• Ability to document processes clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Document processes and procedures for various areas of OTIS or state agency projects.
• Analyze processes and propose improvements.
• Conduct requirements gathering and management for projects.
• Lead testing and validation activities in the SDLC.

Skills

Documentation in MS Visio or MS Word

Requirements gathering, elicitation, and documentation

Analysis of processes and continuous improvement

Testing of systems and bug/defect tracking

Excellent communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Education

5 years of related work experience

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS (IIBA)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

SDLC

Job description

Our direct client has an opening for a Business Analyst (Job ID: 10964-1).

This position is up to 9 months, with the option of extension, and is located in Columbia, SC.

Corp to Corps are NOT allowed for this client. W2 Only. A writing sample may be included but as a separate attachment in that section with the resume.

Responsibilities

• Document processes and procedures for various areas of OTIS or for projects with state agencies.
• Analyze processes and propose improvements in support of continuous improvement activities.
• Conduct requirements gathering, elicitation, analysis and management for projects.
• Conduct needs assessments or gap analyses for projects.
• Support stakeholder management with project managers.
• Lead testing and solution/product validation in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) when needed.
• Plan for testing activities.
• Lead testing activities.
• Track and manage testing activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills (ranked in order of importance)

• Ability to take complicated processes and document them in MS Visio or MS Word
• Requirements gathering, elicitation, and documentation
• Analysis of processes and continuous improvement
• Testing of systems and bug/defect tracking
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills (ranked in order of importance)

• Ability to identify, map, and support business processes
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and requirements
• Strong collaborator and strong ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work at a high-volume and fast pace
• Support regulatory compliance projects
• Strong schedule management and planning skills

Required Education / Certifications

• 5 years of related work experience

Preferred Education / Certifications

• INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS (IIBA)
• Ability to analyze and document, business and system processes using various methods and tools. Yes 1 Advanced Currently Using 4 - 6 Years
• Teamwork Yes 1 Advanced Currently Using 4 - 6 Years
• Time Management Yes 1 Advanced Currently Using 4 - 6 Years
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) Yes 1 Expert Currently Using 4 - 6 Years
• (SDLC) Yes 1 Advanced Currently Using 4 - 6 Years
• System analysis and information technology Yes 1 Expert Currently Using 4 - 6 Years

Background Checks

• Criminal Record - 7-Year History Candidate Confirmation
• E-Verify Candidate Confirmation
• Drug Screening - 10 Panel Candidate Confirmation
• Credit Report - 7-Year History Candidate Confirmation
• Driving Record - 7 Year history Candidate Confirmation
• South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Check via website Candidate