Business Systems Analyst II

Titles : Business Systems Analyst II

Location : Columbia, SC (Hybrid - 3 days / week onsite)

Duration : 12 Months

C2 Clearence Required

Duties :

Day to Day

Onboard a seasoned BSA with the ability to assist in policy development and risk management.

• Finding someone with automation experience (Power Automate / Power BI) will aid in the creation of workflows and dashboards for improved reporting and tracking of security and risk metrics
• Defines customer needs in technical and business contexts.
• Ensure the proposed technical and business solutions meet the customer's objectives for the work effort.
• Provide guidance with planning and prioritization of business support-related activities.
• 30% Elicit and document user requirements to meet a business objective.
• Identify and validate requirements and organize the information into a logical document that is understood by the customer and Information Systems.
• 25% Guide both technical and customer departments in the development of the systems that support the business solution.
• 10% Facilitate the transfer of knowledge about the direction of the business units to others who support them.
• 10% Ensure the accurate deployment of solutions through review of problem logs, assisting with test plans and test matrices, and other analysis activities.
• 10% Provide input on the business direction for system changes.
• 10% Validate the business need for solutions to business problems and process improvements.
• 5% Assist in the development and documentation of training materials.
• Mentor or train less experienced staff.

Team : Small team - this person will make 4. Will work in an area comprised of Security professionals from all levels to Cyber Security professionals.

Interview : In-person

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Demonstrated understanding of concepts of the supported business unit. Basic knowledge of standard industry practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procedures for the business unit.
• Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including the ability to express complex technical and business concepts to all management levels, peers, and the business units. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Understands how IT affects an organization and is able to link it to business processes.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good conceptual skills.
• Able to read and comment on test plans and test matrices, project plans, and scope and design documents.

Required Software and Other Tools :

• Microsoft Office.
• PowerBI

Preferred Skills and Abilities :

• Conceptual understanding of project management techniques.
• Able to influence and negotiate solutions to business problems.

Preferred Software and Other Tools :

• Visio, MS Project or similar software, data mining using DB2, SQL, and / or other tools.

Work Environment :

• Fast-paced, high demand environment.
• Work is frequently performed against mandated deadlines. Knowledge of when and what to delegate is essential in order to balance multiple high-priority tasks.
• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Required Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other job related field. or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or other job related degree.

Required Work Experience : 4 years of IT business analysis experience.

Preferred Education : Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other job related field or 4 years of job related experience with government business and / or BCBS companies.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates : Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), HIPAA, LOMA.