Salary: $66,400.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 03/20/2026
Closing Date: 5/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BB57
Position Number:: ,
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $50,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $75,000.00
Opening Date: 03/20/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.
Job Purpose:
The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking a Data Analytics and Visualizations Solutions Developer to leverage cutting-edge technology that fosters innovation and enhances operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be eager to grow their skills in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment, working with the newest languages and platforms in developing cloud-based data and visualization solutions that support the Agency's strategic initiatives.
This developer will collect complex datasets, ensure data quality and accuracy, analyze data, and prepare actionable reports to end users through advanced visualizations. Expertise in data visualizations, data structures, and coding are required for this position. The ideal candidate will be able to convey analysis and findings in ways that can be understood by technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree with statistical courses and experience in statistics.
Preferred Qualifications
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
As a part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, preeminent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, and a 401(k).
The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
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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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
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Do you have a bachelor's degree with statistical courses and experience in statistics?
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Do you have a master's degree?
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Do you have experience with developing and maintaining data - driven reporting solutions?
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How did you hear about this position?
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If you answered \"other\" in the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
Required Question
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 03/20/2026
Closing Date: 5/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BB57
Position Number:: ,
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $50,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $75,000.00
Opening Date: 03/20/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.
Job Purpose:
The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking a Data Analytics and Visualizations Solutions Developer to leverage cutting-edge technology that fosters innovation and enhances operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be eager to grow their skills in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment, working with the newest languages and platforms in developing cloud-based data and visualization solutions that support the Agency's strategic initiatives.
This developer will collect complex datasets, ensure data quality and accuracy, analyze data, and prepare actionable reports to end users through advanced visualizations. Expertise in data visualizations, data structures, and coding are required for this position. The ideal candidate will be able to convey analysis and findings in ways that can be understood by technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities:
- Develop & Maintain Data-Driven Reporting Solutions: Design, monitor, and maintain web-based reports and dashboards using agency Business Intelligence solutions (PowerBI, Preset, Tableau, SAS Portal). Translate complex datasets and information into meaningful reports using data visualization technologies.
- Develop and Manage Data Reporting Code: Design and maintain robust code, including program development, output review, and delivering reports to stakeholders.
- Enhance Data Quality: Create and implement reports that improve data accuracy, completeness, and connectivity.
- Project Management: Meet with SCDE team members and external partners to understand needs and questions, identify data and analysis to answer questions, ensure data quality, and communicate actionable reports and findings from the analysis. Establish and document processes for updating and maintaining recurring reports.
- Integrate enterprise applications with cloud data platforms (including Azure and AWS), ensuring efficient data retrieval, storage, and access to support organizational needs, while considering factors such as data storage, processing, security, and accessibility.
- Leverage Azure OpenAI to integrate AI-driven features into applications where appropriate, enhancing their functionality through intelligent data processing and analysis.
- Collaborate with divisions, and cross-functional teams, fostering strategic partnerships in carrying out Agency-wide analysis and development services that align with organizational goals and requirements.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree with statistical courses and experience in statistics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum: A bachelor's degree and professional experience involving the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of quantified data. A master's degree in statistics may be substituted for the required work experience.
- A bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Educational Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Data Analytics, or related discipline.
- Expertise in Business Intelligence solutions such as PowerBI, Preset, Tableau, and SAS Portal.
- Expertise in SQL and other analytics platforms such as SAS, R, and/or Python.
- Knowledge of methods of research design, data collection, data manipulation, data analysis, and presentation of information.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data, identify data quality problems, and develop innovative solutions to improve data quality and reporting.
- Desire to innovate and create cutting-edge reports to improve data quality and analysis, ensure stakeholder understanding of key trends and findings, and drive data-informed decision-making throughout the state.
- Willingness to work well with people, both technical and non-technical, to convey knowledge and build positive working relationships, including team members, executives, and partners.
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
As a part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, preeminent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, and a 401(k).
The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
- 15 days sick leave per year.
- 13 paid holidays.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
- Professional development support including PM and Agile certification pathways.
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.
01
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
02
I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a bachelor's degree with statistical courses and experience in statistics?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a master's degree?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have experience with developing and maintaining data - driven reporting solutions?
- Yes
- No
06
How did you hear about this position?
- Careers.sc.gov
- Indeed.com
- Other (Please specify below)
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If you answered \"other\" in the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
Required Question