IT Business Analyst III

Overview

Works with agency business units to analyze requirements, propose alternative solutions, and then performs high-level design and documentation of the selected solutions. These includes new solutions, enhancements to existing solutions, and fixes to existing solutions. The web-based solutions use Microsoft technologies and are deployed on premise at SCDOT.

• Performs detailed design and documentation of proposed solutions' structure, database, use of services, and security architecture.
• Presents the proposed solution to an internal review team and provides an estimate of development timeframe and resource requirements.
• Works with agency business units to present the proposed solution and its approval process.
• Coordinates with the agency's IT Project Management Office (PMO) on approved solutions to prioritize implementation of the solution and IT Governance on data classification and security considerations.
• Working within a scrum-based team, implements new web-based solutions, performs cross-functional testing, and documents progress.
• Validates the database design, any data conversion requirements, and application vulnerability testing.
• Provides documentation on application configuration and administrative functions, as well as end user functionality.
• Supports existing production solutions with issues and enhancement requests.
• Analyzes business requirements, revises existing system logic difficulties, and updates documentation.
• Recommends development of new code or reuse/enhancement of existing code.
• May participate in architecture design, performance monitoring, and product evaluation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area and three (3) years of experience in computer system development and modification; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position include sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Occasional participation in IT maintenance and training activities outside of normal business hours and/or location may require day travel.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.