Business Process Design SQL MS PROJECT Analyst
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The Business Process Design SQL MS PROJECT Analyst performs business analysis and quality assurance for mission-critical information systems supporting the South Carolina Department of Social Services. The role gathers and analyzes requirements, maps workflows, translates operational needs for technical teams, and tests software in a collaborative Agile environment. The position is hybrid, with three onsite days per week, and may change to fully onsite with little to no notice.
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Business Process Design SQL MS PROJECT Analyst
(Jobs in Columbia, SC)
Requirement id 159493
Job title Analyst
Job location in Columbia, SC
Skills required Business Process Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Software Analysis, Business Process Design SQL MS PROJECT
Open Date 05-Nov-2026
Close Date
Job type Contract
Duration 12 Months
Compensation DOE
Status requirement ---
Job interview type ---
Email Recruiter:coolsoft
Job Description Analyst: Business Process Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Software Analysis, Business Process Design SQL MS PROJECT
Start date : 12/07/2026
End Date : 12 Months from projected start date
Submission deadline : 11/12/2026 5:00:00 PM
Client Info : DSS
Note:
*Interview Process: 2 rounds, 1st round virtual and 2nd round onsite
*Work Location: Role is hybrid (3 days onsite per week), role could change to fully onsite with little to no notice.
*Candidate location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.
Description:
- Scope of Project
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS), Division of Technology Services (DTS), supports the development, implementation, enhancement and maintenance of mission-critical applications. This assignment provides advanced business analysis and quality assurance services to help deliver reliable information systems that meet program requirements and established quality standards.
- Position Description
The Business Analyst / Quality Assurance Analyst – Advanced performs both BA and QA functions, gathering requirements from stakeholders, conducting requirements analysis, and completing comprehensive software testing within a collaborative Agile environment. This role works closely with program staff, product owners, developers, and project stakeholders to translate operational needs into clear specifications, validate system functionality, and document testing outcomes. Assigned systems and programs will be defined for each engagement.
- Duties and Responsibilities
Business Analysis
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Gather, analyze and refine business and technical requirements, user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria.
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Map business processes and workflows; prepare functional specifications, diagrams, reports and user documentation.
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Evaluate existing practices, system capabilities and controls; recommend improvements and resolve requirement gaps.
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Translate policy and operational needs for technical teams and explain technical changes to business stakeholders.
Quality Assurance / Software Testing
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Develop and execute test plans, test scripts and test cases for new or modified software, including regression and integration testing.
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Validate solutions against documented requirements and quality standards; identify, record, track and retest defects.
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Review application logs, database records and performance data to investigate errors and verify expected behavior.
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Create automated tests and maintain test suites when appropriate; document test coverage, outcomes and corrections.
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Coordinate with development teams on defect resolution, release readiness, user acceptance and post-implementation validation.
- Required Skills and Experience
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5+ years of experience with business process analysis, requirements documentation, workflow development and stakeholder communication.
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5+ years of experience with software QA/testing experience, including test design, execution, defect tracking, reporting and test-result documentation.
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7+ years of experience of software analysis/testing and customized test procedure experience.
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2+ years of experience in business process design.
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5+ years of experience with each of the following tools: TFS, Visual Studio, SQL Server, MS Project, Balsamiq, Microsoft Office and legacy systems
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Previous experience working within State, Federal, and/or local government
- Preferred Skills and Experience
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Experience in public-sector Economic Services (including SNAP/TANF) or Early Child Care and Education programs.
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Agile development experience, test automation and knowledge of enterprise applications and integrations.
- Education
- Bachelors degree in business, information systems, computer science or a related
Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 159493 while calling.
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How this job compares
Set against the 6,130 open Business Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- South Carolina median$87–150K/yr50 salary ranges
- US median$30–55/hr496 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 67 open Business Analyst jobs in South Carolina and 6,130 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- 2,483 of the 6,130 open Business Analyst jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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