Hiring: Statistical and Research Analyst III Company: State of South Carolina Location: Columbia, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:33:24 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Quality Assurance About the job Experience: •1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions. Required Skills: •Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation •Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? •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. Qualifications: •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 work experience. •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. •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. Compensation: •$53,142 - $63,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •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!