Salary: $81,192.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192725
Agency: Department of Employment and Workforce
Division: CCWD
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online.
Class Code:: AH50
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $81,192.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $110,000.00

Job Responsibilities

OSWD About Us

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).

Job Description
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?

The OSWD is seeking a Senior Advisor to support the OSWD Director by overseeing and directing the initiatives of the CCWD. This position has the responsibility to create, track, and report on measurable, time-sensitive metrics. Additionally, this role will serve as a liaison between education and workforce boards, councils, and partner representatives. An ideal candidate will be able to identify methods to determine long-term workforce needs and make recommendations for using legislative and executive means to improve system alignment, accountability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure solutions are aligned with the CCWD's long-term strategy and objectives.
• Present to stakeholder groups as required.

If you're ready to take on this challenge and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be a part of our mission to empower South Carolina's workforce!
Minimum and Additional Requirements

Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology or a related field and demonstrated experience in project managment, team leadership and communication with high ranking government or elected officials.

Additional Requirements
Some overnight travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

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.
Additional Comments

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.
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

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than a twelfth grade education
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02

Is your degree in either business administration, information technology or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your experience in project management?

• None
• Less than three years
• Three to five years
• Six years or more

04

Do you have a current CBAP certification?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following best describes your supervisory or management experience?

• Less than 3 years
• Exactly 3 years
• Three or more years

06

Are you a veteran?

• Yes
• No

07

If yes, which branch of service? If no, enter "N/A".
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Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

09

If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter "N/A".
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At SCDEW, a previous criminal offense or involuntary termination from prior employment are not automatic disqualifiers from employment. The agency takes the totality of a person's work history and background into consideration when making job offers. However, we do expect that individuals provide truthful and complete answers during the application process. Any misrepresentation could result in withdrawal of a pending job offer or termination of employment if selected for hire. By checking "yes" I am certifying that the work history listed on my application is accurate and that I have disclosed all involuntary terminations and any prior criminal convictions (excluding convictions occurring as a minor) regardless of age of offense.

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?

• Indeed.com
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter
• SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
• NASWA Job Board
• SC Works Center Referral
• SC DEW Current or Former Employee
• SC DEW Recruitment Communication or DEW Recruiter
• Other

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If "Other" selected, please specify.
13

The hiring range for this position is $81,192 - $110,000 per year. If offered the position, what salary would you be expecting?
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Will you be able to report to the office in Columbia, SC, five days a week?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide the names, phone numbers, email addresses, and job titles of at least two (2) professional references that we may contact regarding your qualifications and experience. By providing this information, you consent to SC DEW contacting these individuals should you be selected for the position.
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