DPP is seeking a
Business Analyst for an opportunity with our client in Columbia, SC.
Work Location: Hybrid in Columbia, SC; onsite 3 days per week
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Terms: W2 Contract
Candidate Location: Must be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to start
Position Summary: - 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.
Responsibilities:
Business Analysis- Gather, analyze and refine business and technical requirements, user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria.
- Map business processes and workflows; prepare functional specifications, diagrams, reports and user documentation.
- Evaluate existing practices, system capabilities and controls; recommend improvements and resolve requirement gaps.
- Translate policy and operational needs for technical teams and explain technical changes to business stakeholders.
Quality Assurance / Software Testing- Develop and execute test plans, test scripts and test cases for new or modified software, including regression and integration testing.
- Validate solutions against documented requirements and quality standards; identify, record, track and retest defects.
- Review application logs, database records and performance data to investigate errors and verify expected behavior.
- Create automated tests and maintain test suites when appropriate; document test coverage, outcomes and corrections.
- Coordinate with development teams on defect resolution, release readiness, user acceptance and post-implementation validation.
Required Skills and Experience:- 5+ years of experience with business process analysis, requirements documentation, workflow development and stakeholder communication.
- 5+ years of experience with software QA/testing experience, including test design, execution, defect tracking, reporting and test-result documentation.
- 7+ years of experience of software analysis/testing and customized test procedure experience.
- 2+ years of experience in business process design.
- 5+ years of experience with each of the following tools: TFS, Visual Studio, SQL Server, MS Project, Balsamiq, Microsoft Office and legacy systems.
- Previous experience working within state, Federal, and/or local government.
Education Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, computer science or a related field, or equivalent extensive relevant experience.
Preferred Skills and Experience:- Experience in public-sector Economic Services (including SNAP/TANF) or Early Child Care and Education programs.
- Agile development experience, test automation and knowledge of enterprise applications and integrations.
Additional Skills: - Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents.
DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.
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