IT - DSS - Business Analyst - Advanced

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Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Posting attachments should be named as AttachmentName_PostingID_LastName_FirstName. Ex: Resume_1234_Last_First, RTR_1234_Last_First, Coversheet_1234_Last_First Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form. The State of South Carolina is looking for a Business Analyst - Advanced Why is this position open: New position. 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. Max $$$: $$$/hour Will close to submissions on 11/12 at 5:00PM EST. Interview Process: 2 rounds, 1st round virtual and 2nd round onsite Duration of the Contract: 12 months Possibility for Extension: Yes 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. Additional details: Candidates should expect to be fully onsite for the first 5 days for onboarding and training. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Duties and 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.