Business Analyst – Advanced

Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and business solutions firm is looking for a Business Analyst – Advanced in Columbia, SC. This newly created position focuses on analyzing and documenting requirements for government IT projects, supporting a major application migration initiative. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in business analysis and a strong background in SDLC and SQL databases. Onsite work is required initially, with eligibility for telecommuting after three months.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on Government IT projects as a Business Analyst.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing and documenting business requirements.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• 1+ year of experience working with SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business rules, processes, and system requirements.
• Support government IT projects through business analysis and documentation.
• Participate in system development life cycle (SDLC) activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams during application migration.
• Assist with data analysis and validation using SQL.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

SQL

Utilizing business analysis tools

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC
We strive to be the premier national business solution for our clients, associates and business partners.

Connecting Great Companies with Great People

Founded on the principle that the right person in the right role can change everything, SEU-USA is more than just a staffing agency. Consequently, we are a strategic partner dedicated to building the powerful workforces that drive business success across the USA.

Job Title: Business Analyst – Advanced

Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Staff Augmentation / Contract
Job ID: 9694
Work Location: Onsite – Columbia, SC (with limited telecommute eligibility later)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Projected Start Date: March 12, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)
Hours per Week: 40
Billing Type: Hourly
Max Bill Rate: $35-$40/hour
Number of Positions: 1

Submission Deadline

📌 February 11, 2026 – 5:00 PM EST

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst – Advanced to support a major application migration and modernization initiative. This role will focus on analyzing, documenting, and supporting system changes as applications are transitioned from a legacy environment to a new platform.

This is a newly created position intended to support long‑term modernization efforts.

• Interview Process: 1 round (Virtual/Online)
• Security Requirement: Yes
• Fully onsite initially in Columbia, SC
• Eligible for telecommuting up to 2 days per week after 3 months, contingent upon project milestones and approval
• Must be a South Carolina resident
• No relocation allowed
• Possibility for Extension: Yes

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business rules, processes, and system requirements
• Support government IT projects through business analysis and documentation
• Participate in system development life cycle (SDLC) activities
• Collaborate with technical teams during application migration and modernization
• Assist with data analysis and validation using SQL
• Support project documentation and stakeholder communication
• Use standard business analysis tools and methodologies to support project goals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Relevant experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
• 5+ years of experience working on Government IT projects as a Business Analyst or in related roles
• 5+ years of experience eliciting, analyzing, and documenting business rules, processes, and requirements
• 1+ year of hands‑on experience with the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• 1+ year of experience working with SQL databases

Preferred Qualifications

• IIBA certifications, such as:
  • CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional)
  • CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis)
• PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis) certification
• 1+ year of experience using JIRA and Microsoft Office products

Sunshine Enterprise USA is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”