IT Senior Business Analyst (#018903) Resource & Information Mgmt-Administration, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Salary: $85,000.00 - $91,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 018903
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: Resource & Information Management
Opening Date: 03/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AM07
Position Number:: 018903
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $85,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $91,000.00
Opening Date: 03/08/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Department of Corrections NOTE: This position is recruited through SCDC Careers site only; You must apply online via the South Carolina Department of Corrections Career website www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scdc to be considered as an applicant for this position. Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 Employment@doc.sc.gov
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work Time: Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Hours/Week: 37.50 hrs.Shift/Work Schedule: 02
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision of the Director of Technology, serves as the Project Manager for the agency's contraband interdiction systems.
• This position is responsible for providing technical oversight, contraband system performance validation, vendor relationship management, and compliance to ensure the successful deployment and ongoing effectiveness of SCDC's contraband systems.
• This position has responsibility for planning, designing, and implementing programs, studies, or other work to assess the effectiveness of contraband Interdiction strategies and technologies.
• Provides vendor management and oversight for all cis vendors which includes monitoring vendor performance to guarantee the timely and effective delivery of contraband systems and services.
• Develops, executes, and manages all facets of system acceptance testing processes, including work with Industry experts to ensure systems are fully functional and positioned to adapt to technological changes.
• Coordinates the scheduling and completion of work with agency staff and contractors.
• Negotiates overall project schedules, priorities, reporting relationships, workload and resource allocations with institutions' management and other stakeholders.
• Manages and analyzes data captured from the contraband systems and produces detailed reports and documentation.
• Prepares budget estimates, justifications, purchases, and approval documents.
• Evaluates industry changes and research new and evolving contraband Detection, interdiction, and investigative technologies and related applications. Other duties as assigned.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:

(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area and relevant experience in computer system development and modification;

OR

• An associate's degree in computer science or a related area and two (2) years relevant experience in computer system development and modification;

OR

• A high school diploma and four (4) years relevant experience in computer system development and modification.

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Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
04

How would you describe your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

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How much experience do you have in computer system development and modification?

• Less than a year.
• 1 year, less than 2.
• 2 years, less than 3.
• 3 years, less than 4.
• 4 years, less than 5.
• 5 years, less than 6.
• 6 years, less than 7.
• 7 years, less than 8.
• 8 years, less than 9.
• 9 years, less than 10.
• 10 or more years.
• None.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related areas and relevant experience in computer system development and modification?

• Yes
• No

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