Business Analyst- No Remote

Technical Business Analyst – Project Lead Location: Cayce, SC (Onsite – No Remote)Client: South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH)Start Date: 03/10/2026 or soonerDuration: 12 Months (Extension Possible)Max Bill Rate: $75/hrHours: Up to 40 hours per weekOpenings: 1Visa Transfer: Not OpenPublic Sector Experience: Preferred This is a new position supporting modernization and migration of financial and administrative systems to agency-standard platforms. Work LocationPrimary Location:Health Campus400 Otarre ParkwayCayce, SC 29203 Onsite required weeklyBusiness Casual dress code Position OverviewThe Technical Business Analyst – Project Lead plays a critical role in supporting and enhancing DPH’s HR systems, primarily the SCEIS SAP ECC platform and related agency systems. This role bridges business needs and technical solutions by analyzing HR processes, identifying improvement opportunities, optimizing workflows using SAP functionality, supporting upgrades and compliance initiatives, and contributing to the full software development lifecycle. Daily Duties and Responsibilities System Analysis and SupportStudy and understand system capabilities related to financial and administrative systems, including how DPH utilizes SCEIS SAP ECC modules.Analyze HR business practices and processes to identify issues, gaps, or opportunities for improvement.Recommend process enhancements using SAP functionalities within SCEIS.Assist with system validation to ensure technical requirements are met.Maintain system protocols by writing and updating procedures.Assist with the system software life cycle process. Testing and ImplementationParticipate in system upgrades, patches, and enhancement projects.Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).Assist with production rollouts to ensure minimal disruption of services.Partner with functional and technical stakeholders to ensure coordinated testing and smooth implementation of updates. Training and DocumentationCreate and maintain documentation for system configurations, business processes, and user guides.Develop and maintain training materials for users at all levels.Conduct training sessions for HR staff and end users on system functionalities and best practices. Reporting and Data IntegrityGenerate reports for audits, compliance checks, and management reviews.Develop, maintain, and support reports and queries using appropriate reporting tools.Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across all HR platforms throughout the employee lifecycle.Compare data from multiple sources to detect inefficiencies and recommend solutions to improve customer satisfaction, process efficiency, and data quality.Develop reporting and dashboard capabilities using Excel and Power BI. Process Improvement and OptimizationCollaborate with HR teams to streamline workflows and automate manual tasks.Assist with gap analysis from current state to future state to ensure business and process requirements are met.Work with Finance Program Area System Owners and Subject Matter Experts to understand business functions, processes, and needs.Work with Finance and IT teams to present key information for system and process improvements. Project Management and CollaborationPrepare and manage project documentation, including project plans, schedules, work breakdown structures, scope statements, and lessons learned.Schedule and facilitate stakeholder meetings and maintain communication throughout the project lifecycle.Monitor project progress and create project status reports for Finance and Operations and the Office of Information Technology.Support project teams in completing tasks and implementing risk management strategies.Create and manage work requests in the ticketing system to support project tasks or approved solutions.Assist with ensuring customer and technical needs are met as projects advance.Promote a positive project outlook to maintain team motivation. Collaboration and CommunicationWork closely with HR, IT, and Finance departments to align system capabilities with business needs.Update and maintain SharePoint content associated with system collaboration sites.Adhere to Information Technology application development standards and security requirements.Assist with development of policies and procedures to comply with agency cyber security policies, including NIST 800-53, FISMA, and SC Information Security Requirements. Required Skills (Ranked by Importance) 5+ years of experience analyzing, documenting, and improving business and system processes using various tools and methodologies. 5+ years of experience with SAP SuccessFactors or equivalent HRIS systems. 3+ years of experience with State HR/Payroll processes, data privacy standards such as HIPAA and FLSA, and regulatory compliance frameworks. 5+ years of experience creating user guides, SOPs, and technical documentation. 3+ years of experience with reporting, dashboard creation, and data visualization in SAP or Power BI. 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and collaborative tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams). Preferred Skills Experience with NIST industry standard information security practices.Experience with IT implementation projects.Government or public sector experience. Additional Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Self-motivated and team-oriented.Ability to work under limited supervision.Ability to collaborate effectively across HR, Finance, and IT teams. Education Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant fieldOR10 years of equivalent work experience Pre-Employment Requirements 7-year Criminal Background Check7-year Credit CheckE-VerifyConfidentiality AgreementBusiness Associate Agreement Important Contract Terms Onsite required weekly throughout the contract term.Rate cannot exceed the maximum bill rate.No additional costs such as travel, benefits, lodging, or insurance will be paid.All source code and developed materials become property of DPH.Must follow agency IT standards, policies, and documentation procedures. Interview Process One initial round conducted by an interview panel (in person, video, or phone).If no candidate is selected, a second round will be conducted.Top candidates will be notified after the closing date for scheduling. Job Types: Contract, Temporary Pay: $70.00 - $76.00 per hour Application Question(s): 5+ Years of Experience with analyzing, documenting, and improving business and system processes using various tools and methodologies. 5+ Years of Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or equivalent HRIS systems. 3+ Years of Experience with State HR/Payroll processes, data privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA, FLSA), and regulatory compliance frameworks. 5+ Years of Experience with creating user guides, SOPs, and technical documentation. 3+ Years of Experience with reporting, dashboard creation, and data visualization in SAP or Power BI 5+ Years of Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and collaborative tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams). Only Citizens, GreenCard, EAD only. No H1B Work Location: In person