Senior Advisor - Columbia

Senior Advisor

Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina's mountains and coast. Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!

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). 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

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.