Government Public Sector Analyst

Government Experience Public Sector Analyst

(Jobs in Columbia, SC)

Requirement

Job title Analyst

Job location in Columbia, SC

Skills required Machine Learning And Statistics, Change Management, Bachelors Degree, Government Experience Public Sector

Open Date 12-Feb-2026

Close Date

Job type Contract

Duration 12 Months

Compensation DOE

Status requirement ---

Job interview type ---

Email Recruiter: coolsoft

Job Description Analyst:
Machine Learning And Statistics, Change Management, Bachelors Degree, Government Experience Public Sector

Start date : 2/23/2026

End Date : 12 Months from projected start date

Submission deadline : 2/19 at 5:00 PM EST.

Client Info : DES

Note:

• Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online
• Work Location:
  
  Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week)
• Candidate
  
  Location:
  
  Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.

This position reports directly to the Agency Head and works in close coordination with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist for SCDES, this individual will recommend strategies that leverage a variety of AI technologies throughout SCDES that will aim to improve the agencys operational efficiency, enhance the services to the citizens of the State of South Carolina, and will ensure and maintain compliance with regulatory standards at the state and federal level.

This position will guide SCDESs AI vision and continue to foster innovation and partnerships with agency stakeholders while maintaining transparency and accountability.

• Co-create an agency wide AI strategy with executive leadership and the Office of Technology (OT), aligning initiatives to mission outcomes and citizen services. Maintain a prioritized portfolio of AI use cases, establish frameworks for responsible AI use, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations through joint governance with OT and the Office General Counsel (OGC).
• Define and enforce principles for ethical AI use, including fairness, transparency, and human-at-the-helm standards. Conduct impact assessments for privacy and bias, oversee audits, and report compliance findings to the Agency Head, CTO and Data Governance Council.
• Partner with agency programs to identify opportunities, shape requirements, and define success metrics. Act as business product owner for AI solutions, ensuring measurable outcomes and adoption, while collaborating with OT for technical readiness, integration, and secure deployment.
• In coordination with OT, Training & Development and Communications, design and deliver training programs, playbooks, and communications to build AI literacy across roles. Lead change management efforts to foster adoption and trust. Communicate initiatives and results to internal and external stakeholders for transparency.
• Work with OT to align AI projects with approved platforms, cybersecurity standards, and data governance policies. Participate in vendor evaluations and procurement processes, ensuring solutions meet technical, ethical, and compliance requirements. Monitor performance, define KPIs, and publish impact reports to inform continuous improvement.

• Strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
• Experience in strategic planning, change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in government or public sector is preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of project planning and creation.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with users, technical staff, management, vendors and others.
• Ability to provide guidance and recommendations to senior-level personnel.

• This position functions under limited supervision by the Agency Head. Exercises independent discretion and judgment.
• May require in-state and out-of-state travel.
• May require nights, weekends, and after-hours assignments.
• May require participation in emergency response events.
• This position functions primarily in an office environment.
• Hybrid teleworking position. Will require 2-3 days in office.

• Bachelors degree and relevant program management experience.

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