Statistical and Research Analyst III

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Remote work option after 1 year

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced Statistical and Research Analyst III to develop and deliver technical solutions for environmental data storage, analysis, and accessibility. You will work with the GIS Section, OSS team, and subject-matter experts to communicate environmental information clearly to diverse stakeholders and support emergency responses.

The role requires maintaining flexibility, reliability, and the ability to present data effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field required or Master’s with relevant experience.
• Experience in environmental data collection, analysis, and presentation.
• Knowledge of data governance, storage, and visualization practices.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and anticipates agency data storage needs; develops data storage solutions with leadership and subject matter experts.
• Collaborates with the Office of Technology and agency experts to ensure data is collected and organized; builds tools to improve accessibility and visibility.
• Responds to citizen concerns related to data collection, access, and interpretation to support public understanding.
• Supports OSS team with data evaluation, trend analysis, and clear information presentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Environmental data analysis

Data visualization

Data storage systems

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Master's degree in statistics or related field (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Statistical software (R, Python)

Job description

Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation

Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment?

Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us!

We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!

Science | Service | Sustainability

About the Role:

Under limited supervision, the Statistical and Research Analyst III develops and delivers technical solutions for environmental data storage, analysis, and accessibility. The position works closely with the Office of Technology, the GIS Section, and subject-matter experts to ensure accurate spatial representation of data. The analyst supports agency leadership and staff by creating clear, meaningful visualizations that effectively communicate environmental information to a wide range of stakeholders. This role requires maintaining flexibility and expertise to assist during emergencies and emerging environmental issues. The analyst also designs, implements, and maintains data storage tools that preserve data quality and ensure reliable access. In addition, the position supports the OSS Team by evaluating data trends and identifying the most effective ways to present information to internal and external audiences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recognizes and anticipates agency data storage needs; develops and implements data storage solutions using a collaborative, problem-solving approach with leadership, technical staff, and subject matter experts to improve data accessibility, visualization, and communication.
• Collaborates with the Office of Technology and agency subject matter experts to ensure SCDES data is accurately collected, securely governed, and consistently organized; develops and maintains tools and solutions that enhance data accessibility, visualization, and meaningful use across programs and stakeholders.
• Responds to citizen and community concerns related to data collection, data access, and data interpretation, supporting public understanding and transparency.
• Supports the Office of Sciences Services (OSS) team with ongoing data evaluation, trend analysis, and presentation of information in clear and meaningful formats.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

As a state employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SC's environment.
• Great Benefits:Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family, and retirement benefit choices.
• Career Growth: Grow professionally with ongoing training and skill-building opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.

• A bachelor's degree and professional experience involving the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of quantified data; or
• A master's degree in statistics or related master's degree with emphasis on statistics may be substituted for the required workexperience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of environmental data and tools for storing, accessing, and presenting data collected by and/or for SCDES.
• Understanding of sample collection and analytical methodologies, terminology, and quality assurance requirements.
• Skill in data management and effective collaborative problem-solving, with the ability to communicate with diverse internal and external subject matter experts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong time-management and organizational abilities.
• Understanding of spatial analysis tools is optimal.
• Occasional weekend work, emergency response, and travel for training or emergencies.

• Bachelors in the natural or physical sciences, public health, or related technical field and five (5) years of environmental experience; or a master’s degree in the same with three (3) years of relevant experience.

SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Remote Work: The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions.

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.