Hiring: Senior Advisor - Columbia Company: State of South Carolina Location: Columbia, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:33:24 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Business Analysis, Project Management About the job Experience: •3 years Exactly 3 years Required Skills: •The Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD) drives high-impact initiatives that connect talent with opportunity across the state in coordination with all the partners of the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD). •Are you an experienced team leader with a talent for project management? 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? •Conduct high-level analysis to investigate business problems. •Supervise CCWD staff and assign work among the team members to organize workflow of assigned programs. •Make recommendations to the CCWD and monitor compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies. •Serve as the primary liaison between senior management, business partners, IT/Development teams, oftentimes, with competing stakeholder expectations. •Provide analytical support throughout the entire project lifecycle of assigned initiatives by monitoring progress, mitigating risks and ensuring quality execution. •Assist in developing business cases including cost-benefit, feasibility, and risk analysis for proposed solutions. Qualifications: •A bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology or a related field and demonstrated experience in project management, team leadership and communication with high-ranking government or elected officials. •Some overnight travel is required. •Master's degree and six years of experience in workforce development, economic development, education or a related field is preferred. Knowledge of federal and state legislative processes and regional workforce activities. •Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) is preferred. •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. •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. Compensation: •$81,192 - $110,000 / year •Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!