Business Analyst/ Technical Writer

Our government client is looking for experienced Business Analyst/ Technical Writer on a hybrid 12 months renewable contract opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Role: Business Analyst/ Technical Writer

Scope Of The Project

THE AGENCY IS SEEKING AN ADVANCED-LEVEL BUSINESS ANALYST/TECHNICAL WRITER TO SUPPORT THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF A FAST-PACED INFORMATION SECURITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA STATE AGENCIES. THIS PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON IDENTIFYING RISK AND MEASURING COMPLIANCE OF INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS ACROSS THE STATE AS WELL AS PROVIDING REPORTING AND MONITORING INFORMATION TO BOTH AGENCY AND STATE AGENCY LEADERSHIP.

THE BUSINESS ANALYST WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE FOR THE DELIVERABLES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM AS WELL AS DOCUMENTING PLANS PROCEDURES, AND PROGRESS OF THE PROGRAM WITH THE PROGRAM MANAGER.

This Program Includes

• ASSESSMENT OF STATE-WIDE, SHARED OR COMMON SERVICES AND SECURITY CONTROLS PROVIDED TO AGENCIES
• ASSESSMENT OF AGENCY-OWNED SERVICES AND SECURITY CONTROLS AT EACH STATE AGENCY
• TRACKING PROGRESS AND RESOLVING ISSUES WITH EACH ASSESSMENT
• DOCUMENTING AND PRESENTING RESULTS FROM EACH ASSESSMENT TO AGENCY AND DIVISION LEADERSHIP
• TRACKING, DOCUMENTING, AND REPORTING ASSESSMENT RESULTS AT THE AGENCY, SECTOR, STATE, OR OTHER CRITERION LEVEL FOR THE PROGRAM
• GATHERING REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT
• DEVELOPING PROCESS AND PROCEDURE INFORMATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
  
  

Daily Duties / Responsibilities

THIS IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE WOULD INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• STATUS REPORTING OF OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TASKS AND RELATED WORK EFFORTS.
• IDENTIFYING METRICS AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) OF PROCESSES AND THEIR OUTPUT.
• CREATE, MANAGE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURE DOCUMENTS SUCH AS PROCESS FLOWS, STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES, DESK MANUALS AND PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES.
• REVIEW, EDIT, AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION CONSISTENCY AND ACCURACY FOR DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED BY BOTH STAFF AND VENDORS
• MONITOR AND SUPPORT DEADLINES, MILESTONES AND ACTIVITIES
• APPLY CHANGE, RISK AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• DOCUMENT ALL MEETINGS ATTENDED, DIRECTIVES, AND SIGNIFICANT PHONE CONVERSATIONS.
• DEVELOP AND DELIVER PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL PROGRAM UPDATES TO AGENCY LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORTING STAFF.
• COMMUNICATES WITH IT LEADERSHIP, BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND IT BUSINESS CONSULTANTS TO COMMUNICATE PROGRAM STRATEGY, DIRECTION AND CHANGES.
• RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING KEY PROJECT MILESTONES AND RECOMMENDING ADJUSTMENTS TO PROJECT MANAGERS
• MUST POSSESS EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE IN THE USE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE TOOLS.
  
  

Required Skills (ranked In Order Of Importance)

• EXCELLENT TECHNICAL WRITING SKILLS
• EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION (WRITTEN AND VERBAL) SKILLS
• EXCELLENT PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY
  
  

Preferred Skills (ranked In Order Of Importance)

• SIMULTANEOUSLY MANAGE MULTIPLE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
• STRONG SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING SKILLS
• ABILITY TO WORK AT A HIGH-VOLUME AND FAST PACE
• STRONG COLLABORATOR AND STRONG ABILITY TO MEET DEADLINES
• SUPPORT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE PROJECTS
• ABILITY TO IDENTIFY, MAP, AND SUPPORT BUSINESS PROCESSES
  
  

Required Education/Certifications

• 2 YEARS RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
  
  

Preferred Education/Certifications

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
  
  

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