TTC Internal Opportunity: Business Analyst (Information Systems/Business Analyst III) #2715

Salary: $67,728.00 - $94,758.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 2715
Agency: Trident Technical College
Division: IT-Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: AM05
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: TEC06
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: This position is on-site and follows Trident Technical College's compressed work schedule of Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required to support project implementations and operational needs.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Information Technology Project Management Office Director, this position serves as a project lead for complex technology projects and collaborates with stakeholders across the college to identify business needs, develop technology solutions, and ensure successful project outcomes. The Business Analyst supports project planning, financial oversight, governance, process improvement, and strategic technology initiatives that advance institutional goals and operational efficiency. This position provides technical and professional services in support of college-wide information technology initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with college departments to assess business needs, gather and document requirements, perform feasibility analyses, and develop business cases that support technology-related projects and initiatives.
• Lead and support complex IT projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, implementation, and project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, work plans, timelines, requirements, and supporting materials to ensure successful project execution and alignment with institutional objectives.
• Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and risks while providing recommendations and solutions to support project success and effective resource utilization.
• Coordinate communication with project stakeholders, leadership, vendors, and other constituents by preparing status reports, project updates, financial projections, and presentations related to project activities and outcomes.
• Serve as a point of contact for IT financial planning activities related to hardware, software, and campus-wide technology projects. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, funding validation, and resource planning efforts.
• Develop, maintain, and promote compliance with institutional documentation standards, operational procedures, technology governance practices, security requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and external partners to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement technology solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and the student experience
• Support change management initiatives, knowledge sharing, continuous process improvement efforts, and other strategic priorities within Information Technology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
This position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Preferred candidate will have five (5) years of relevant experience in each of the following areas: project coordination, IT customer service, procurement, and technology asset management.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting complex information technology projects in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience gathering business requirements, conducting needs assessments, developing business cases, and documenting technical and functional requirements.
• Experience with project budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and resource management.
• Knowledge of information systems, system development processes, and technology implementation practices.
• Experience preparing and presenting project status reports, technical documentation, and executive-level communications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience with change management, process improvement initiatives, and technology governance practices.
• Experience working within an institutional IT environment and coordinating multiple technology-related activities, priorities, and stakeholders.

Additional Comments
This internal recruitment is limited to current Trident Technical College employees occupying full-time positions. The position may be advertised externally at a later date. Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., November 2, 2026. Interested candidates should complete the online application through the SC State Jobs Employment Application system.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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TTC: Applicants must complete the SC State Jobs Employment Application online. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing salary and work history or education and reference sections of the employment application.Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete and reflects the minimum qualifications?

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• No

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TTC: Are you currently employed with Trident Technical College?

• Yes: Full-Time Faculty
• Yes: Full-Time Staff
• Yes: Part-time Adjunct Faculty
• Yes: Part-time Staff
• Yes: Other
• No: Not currently employed with TTC

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TTC: Please note that applicants must submit transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable) to be considered for this position. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES).Are graduate transcripts attached for review? Please include transcripts to ensure consideration for adjunct opportunities. Unofficial transcripts may be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office.

• Yes
• No
• Current TTC employee/Transcripts are on File

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How many years of experience do you have managing or coordinating projects?
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How many years of experience do you have facilitating TTC procurements?
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How many years of experience do you have working with inventory systems?
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TTC: Where did you see this position advertised? (Check all that apply)

• TTC Website
• TTC Employee Referral
• State Website
• Post and Courier
• Inside Higher Ed
• Social Media
• Linked In
• Talent Search
• Other

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