Salary: $57,700.00 - $103,900.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190279
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB05
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $57,700.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $80,800.00
Job Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
Under limited supervision, this role oversees the South Carolina Department of Education's (SCDE's) instructional materials, course codes, and standards systems. It manages the full Call for Bids lifecycle, administers key platforms, and ensures compliance with state laws and policies. The position coordinates adoption and procurement of instructional materials, ensures timely delivery, and resolves obstacles. It also maintains accurate course and standards data, ensures policy alignment, and provides training and support to district and school personnel.
Responsibilities:

• Project & Lifecycle Management: Administer and oversee the full lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, and closeout) of the SCDE Call for Bids for Instructional Materials and related systems, including the Instructional Materials Bid Portal (IMBP) and Satchel Competency and Academic Standards Exchange (CASE) platform. Define priorities, manage timelines, track progress, resolve issues, identify risks, and escalate as needed.
• Instructional Materials & Vendor Coordination: Manage the submission, review, updating, and adoption cycle of instructional materials provided by publishers. Identify and oversee contracts, terms, and deadlines with publishers and vendors in compliance with state laws and regulations, serving as the primary liaison between SCDE, publishers, and vendors.
• Contract & Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with General Counsel and the Attorney General's Office to ensure all contracts and processes align with state laws, regulations, and policies, and that terms are favorable to the State.
• Satchel CASE Platform Ownership: Serve as SCDE's product owner for the Satchel CASE system, managing system configuration, user access, publication workflows, and South Carolina-specific CASE extensions.
• Course Code & Standards Management: Maintain and manage the official catalog of South Carolina State and Local Course Codes, ensuring compliance with the Uniform Grading Policy. Oversee the annual cycle for adding, revising, and retiring course codes. Publish and maintain Academic and Career & Technical Education (CTE) standards, and build alignments across course codes, standards, and external frameworks.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal SCDE offices (Assessment and Standards, Career Readiness, Federal & State Accountability, Technology) and external partners to ensure clarity of specifications, expectations, and successful implementation of systems and processes.
• Documentation & Governance Maintain: comprehensive documentation for instructional materials processes, course codes, standards, and CASE extensions to ensure transparency and support integration by vendors and partners.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

This position is located in the Office of Instructional Materials.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in education, data management, public administration, or a related field, or commensurate experience.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.

Additional Comments
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, a 401(k), and a hybrid work schedule with opportunity for remote work.

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.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
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 and experience in education, management or business?

• Yes
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in education, data management, public administration, or a related field, or commensurate experience?

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• No

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Do you have experience in collecting and analyzing data?

• Yes
• No

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