Business Analyst

About the Role

This role supports Our Client's Cybersecurity Program and Documentation Recovery initiative for Spartanburg County. The Business Analyst will work onsite within a collaborative IT environment, partnering directly with senior IT leadership and subject‑matter experts. You will be responsible for translating complex technical and security requirements into clear, actionable documentation that enhances the county’s operational resilience. The position offers the chance to influence standards, improve documentation practices, and directly contribute to the county’s ability to serve its employees and citizens securely.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and security requirements from stakeholders across county departments.
• Develop detailed process maps, workflow diagrams, and current‑state assessments to support cybersecurity initiatives.
• Create and maintain comprehensive requirements specifications, functional designs, and traceability matrices.
• Collaborate with IT architects and engineers to ensure documented requirements align with technical solutions and security standards.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews to validate requirements and obtain stakeholder sign‑off.
• Produce and manage documentation repositories, ensuring version control and accessibility for ongoing program needs.
• Support the development of risk assessments, impact analyses, and mitigation strategies related to cybersecurity and data recovery.
• Provide regular status reports and dashboards to IT leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Assist with light travel to county offices and facilities to conduct on‑site assessments and stakeholder meetings.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing business analysis in an IT or cybersecurity context.
• Proven ability to create clear, concise process maps, workflow diagrams, and requirements documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with experience conducting current‑state assessments, gap analyses, and risk evaluations.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for interacting with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience working on our client or public‑sector projects is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CBAP, CCBA, or a cybersecurity‑focused credential (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are a plus.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Microsoft Visio or similar diagramming tools for process mapping.
• Requirement management platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps) for tracking and collaboration.
• Document management systems (e.g., SharePoint) for version control and repository maintenance.
• Basic familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) to align documentation with security standards.

Work Schedule & Duration

• 12‑month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Fully onsite position at 366 N Church Street, Spartanburg, SC.
• Light travel required to other county offices and facilities.
• Start date: 10/26/2026.

Interview Process

The process begins with a resume and work‑product/portfolio review, focusing on examples such as process maps, workflow diagrams, and requirements documents. Qualified candidates will then participate in a panel interview with IT leadership and key subject‑matter experts to discuss experience, analytical approach, and fit for the cybersecurity documentation initiative.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States