What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst - Columbia position at State of South Carolina?
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description
Do you enjoy troubleshooting technical issues in computer systems, providing exceptional customer service, and managing projects? Join our Workforce Policy, Tech & Training team as a Business Analyst within the Workforce Development Division (WDD).
The WDD team manages research and policy development, federal reporting, and workforce system Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and infrastructure funding agreements (IFAs). As a member of the WDD team, the Business Analyst will perform business analyst functions regarding collection, reporting, and performance for workforce programs. Additionally, this role will provide training and technical assistance to state and local staff on SC Works Online Services (SCWOS) system navigation and functionality in accordance with program requirements. An ideal candidate will be able to analyze problems and find solutions, work effectively with others toward a common goal, offer excellent customer service, and take initiative on projects and commitments.
Key ResponsibilitiesUnder limited supervision, the Business Analyst will:
- Serve as a point of contact for the state's case management and labor exchange system.
- Provide technical assistance to various users of the system with varying levels of technical, website or workforce system expertise.
- Collaborate with team and vendor to ensure issues are resolved in a timely fashion.
- Manage system-related projects and ensures professional and quality support is provided to staff, employers, jobseekers, and constituents.
- Utilize SQL to conduct programmatic and case management system utilization analyses to support data driven program decision making.
- Create documentation to ensure maintenance and administration is standardized.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Salary : $53,142 - $56,000