About the Department

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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 have experience involving the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of quantified data? Would you like to make an impact on South Carolina’s workforce?

Our Senior Workforce Data Analyst serves within the Labor Market Information (LMI) division in Columbia. LMI produces and presents data, statistics, and analysis related to employment and the workforce including labor supply and demand, wages and income, labor force and unemployment statistics, employment projections, and labor force demographics.

This role will serve as an expert on confidential administrative data and publicly available resources pertaining to workforce development in South Carolina. Leverage statistics to generate actionable insights for the agency and state, as well as businesses and jobseekers. Provide support to the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Workforce Data Analyst will:

Serve as project lead on analyses of data for the state's education and workforce development system
Communicate workforce insights effectively to stakeholders
Develop, produce, implement, and deliver workforce information reports, analyses, products, and services.
Serve as SME on relevant developments in economics and public policy

Position Duties

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public policy, public administration, mathematics, statistics, data analytics, computer science, or a related field and five years of experience in research and analysis of policy challenges OR a doctoral or professional degree in any of these fields.

Additional Requirements
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Substantial knowledge of Excel, Power BI, Python, R, Stata and/or SQL. Extensive experience with statistical analysis and social science research techniques. Ability to coordinate efforts within other divisions, agencies and organizations. Ability to communicate effectively and in an engaging manner with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD degree is preferred. Two years of experience outside of academia in research and analysis of policy challenges. Professional writing experience.

Other Qualifications

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Benefits

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.

Supplemental Questions

What is your highest level of education?

Less than a twelfth grade education
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher

Is your degree in either business, economics, public policy, public administration, mathematics, statistics, data analytics, computer science, or a related field?

Do you have extensive experience in the production of academic and/or professional research?

Do you have a PhD?

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?

If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter "N/A".

Are you a veteran?

If yes, which branch of service? If no, enter "N/A".

At SCDEW, a previous criminal offense or involuntary termination from prior employment are not automatic disqualifiers from employment. The agency takes the totality of a person's work history and background into consideration when making job offers. However, we do expect that individuals provide truthful and complete answers during the application process. Any misrepresentation could result in withdrawal of a pending job offer or termination of employment if selected for hire. By checking "yes" I am certifying that the work history listed on my application is accurate and that I have disclosed all involuntary terminations and any prior criminal convictions (excluding convictions occurring as a minor) regardless of age of offense.

How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?

Indeed.com
LinkedIn
Facebook
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SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
NASWA Job Board
SC Works Center Referral
SC DEW Current or Former Employee
SC DEW Recruitment Communication or DEW Recruiter
Other

If "Other" selected, please specify.

The hiring range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 per year. If offered the position, what salary would you be expecting?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: State of South Carolina
Agency: Department of Employment and Workforce
Address: 1550 Gadsden Street

Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone: 803-737-2550

Senior Workforce Data Analyst - Columbia