EHR Financial Business Analyst (IT Business Analyst II)

JOB
Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference!Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing EquityUnder limited supervision the analyst will work with senior developers. Gathers, compiles, and synthesizes information for technology processes or systems. Makes recommendations or assists in making recommendations for development or enhancement of existing system. Analyzes business user needs to assess technical feasibility and solutions. Translates business requirements into functional specifications. Involved in the systems life cycle to include designing, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting software, testing, etc. Assists with development of technical designs, specifications, and options for technical solutions. Work in a team environment to implement, maintain and provide technical support for Public Health specific applications as assigned. Assists in the management of system development activities defined by an agency’s System Development Life Cycle. Ensure systems integrate seamlessly with agency Electronic Document Management System (EDM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Adheres to Information Technology application development standards.Develops technical documentation (designs, specifications, processes, workflows) and communications. Assists with simulations or recreations of user problems to resolve operating difficulties and identify problems. Assists in creating and executing procedures that ensure that all systems, products and services meet agency standards and end-user requirements.Assists with analyzing current processes and procedures to create future configurations which lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings. Assists in the identification of test scenarios and their execution to ensure proper system operation and freedom from defects.Prepares flowcharts, block diagrams, and other documentation to illustrate programs and procedures. Prepares user documentation including user manuals. Provide appropriate administrative documentation/project communication.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and experience in computer system development and modification. A bachelor's degree in a related area may be substituted for the required work experience. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Agency Additional Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and one (1) year of applicable software development experience; or associate degree in computer science, computer technology, or a related field and two (2) years of applicable software development experience; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in software development and modification.Moderate knowledge of capabilities and intricacies of information systems.Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex technical instructions and requests.Moderately complex ability to analyze and reduce to logical order complex technical data.Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, and other IT personnel.Ability to assist with identifying and resolving problems.Ability to assist with planning, directing, instructing, and reviewing the work of technical staff.Ability to assist with providing status reports and other technical reports in a clear and concise manner.Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays. 2 weeks paid parental leaveState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote is available after six (6) months of employment if it applies to the position This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Information Technology (OIT). The work performed supports DHEC’s mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.