Position Information

Position Type	Staff Augmentation	Hours/Week	40
Billing Type	Hourly	Shift	Day
Projected Start Date	12/07/2026	Start Time	8:00 AM
Projected End Date/Duration	12 Months from projected start date	End Time	5:00 PM
Bid Limit Per Vendor	2	Number of Positions	1
Desired Career Level	Experienced Non-manager	Minimum Education Level	Bachelor's Degree
Weekend	None

Position Location

Address	1201 Main Street Suite 600	City	Columbia
State	South Carolina	Zip	29201
Country	UNITED STATES

Requirements

Travel Required

No

Security Required

Yes

Onboarding Category

The following are required for bid submission:

• Resume
• R2R
• Cover Letter
• Meets Work Location

Position Description

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Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced.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.
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.

Required Skills

Skill Type
Skill Name
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

Preferred Skills

Skill Type
Skill Name
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

Attachment:
Business Analyst/Quality Assurance Analyst - Advanced

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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, computer science or a related field, or equivalent extensive relevant experience.

7. Additional Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.