Business Analyst/Technical Writer

$124,800 - $149,760/Yr

State of South Carolina - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbia, SC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Business Analyst/Technical Writer will serve as a Project Lead, collaborating with various internal and external teams to create Information Security-related business and technical documents. This role requires a highly organized individual capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment, producing quality deliverables under tight deadlines. The position involves coordinating the analysis, design, and implementation of information security policies and procedures, while also serving as a liaison between business and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the independent analysis, design, implementation, and modification of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Facilitate corrective activities to mitigate risk by assisting the OCS compliance team with processes and documentation.
• Maintain the GRC library and artifacts for federal and state regulatory audits and assessments.
• Create deliverables and artifacts intended for audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Involve creating, sharing, revising, and publishing OCS policies and procedures.
• Create artifacts and supporting documentation to simplify complex information.
• Serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization to provide technical solutions.
• Actively scribe and facilitate scope-related OCS meetings, capturing essential elements for project meeting minutes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical writing experience in positions requiring the development of structured written materials and visual aids.
• 2+ years of facilitating corrective activities to mitigate risk.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with internal and external vendors, project team members, management, and agency departments.
• Ability to write, edit, and prepare technical information for both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc.).
• Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in analysis, design, implementation, and modification of policies, standards, and procedures.
• Experience with CMS MARS-E 2.2 or other NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant programs.
• Experience in organizing information for technical explanations without losing sight of audience needs.
• 2+ years of documented IT related work experience.
• Experience with an eGRC tool.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $60 to $72.
• Opportunity for contract extension after 12 months.