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Salary: $72,000.00 - $92,900.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188712
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 5/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BB57
Position Number:: 60024559
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $72,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $92,900.00
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
The Data Analytics and Visualizations Lead Developer drives data analysis projects and reporting initiatives for the South Carolina Department of Education. This role leads the design and development of enterprise dashboards and reports, builds and maintains the analytic code powering recurring and ad hoc reporting, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to translate complex education data into clear, actionable insights. The position works with significant independence and is expected to mentor junior analysts while managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Job Purpose
The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking a Data Analytics & Visualization Lead Developer to drive data analysis projects and activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and executing reporting projects, designing data visualizations, and contributing to the development of business intelligence initiatives that support the Agency's strategic goals.

• Responsibilities
  Data Reporting and Visualization Development: Leads projects and mentors junior analysts that design and build enterprise dashboards and reports. These digital artifacts translate complex education data into clear, decision-ready insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytics Engineering and Code Management: Develops and sustains the analytic code and queries that power recurring and ad hoc reporting, ensuring outputs are accurate, reliable, and production-ready.
• Data Quality and Integrity Enablement: Uses analytics and reporting to surface, diagnose, and improve data accuracy, completeness, and connectivity across agency data systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Analytics Delivery: Partners with internal teams and external stakeholders to translate business questions into well-scoped analyses, documented processes, and actionable findings.
• Works independently with responsibility for all assigned work activities, managing multiple complex projects and completing assignments on time within project guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is located in the Office of Information Technology.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree with statistical courses and experience in statistics.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree with statistical courses and experience in statistics or in a quantitative or related field (such as Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc.) or commensurate training and/or experience in statistics and data analytics. Experience with complex datasets, statistical tools and techniques, data analysis, data architecture, or software design and development.

• Ability to design data analysis studies, including methods and procedures for the collection, sampling, maintenance, analysis, and presentation of information.
• Knowledge of statistical software (R, Python, SAS, etc.), data query languages (SQL, NoSQL, etc.), data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.), or other programming languages (Python, Java, C++, Julia).
• Experience developing and maintaining analytic code and queries in a production reporting environment.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with team members, executives, and partners to convey knowledge and concepts clearly.
• Commitment to continually building on existing knowledge and staying current with the latest software and analysis innovations.
• Desire to innovate and create cutting-edge solutions that make a significant impact.
• Familiarity with the Ed-Fi data standard and experience working with the Ed-Fi and EDU schema, including querying and analyzing data structured within those frameworks.

Additional Comments
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 with statistical courses and experience in statistics?

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Do you have a bachelor's degree with statistical courses and experience in statistics or in a quantitative or related field (such as Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc.) or commensurate training and/or experience in statistics and data analytics?

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Do you have experience with complex datasets, statistical tools and techniques, data analysis, data architecture, or software design and development?

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Do you have experience developing and maintaining analytic code and queries in a production reporting environment?

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Do you have familiarity with the Ed-Fi data standard and experience working with the Ed-Fi and EDU schema, including querying and analyzing data structured within those frameworks?

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