Research and Planning Administrator – State Office Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Research and Planning Administrator

• State Office
  
  Salary
  $46,655.00
• $86,321.00 Annually
  Location Lexington County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  175326
  Agency
  Vocational Rehabilitation Department
  Opening Date
  04/08/2025
  Closing Date
  4/13/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:

BB40

Position Number:

175326

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 6
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $46,656.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$66,488.00
Opening Date
04/07/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Applicants must submit the on-line application before 5 PM on the closing date. Resumes/cover letters are welcome but please include all current and previous work history and education on the State Application as the resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Special accommodations needed for interviewing must be requested in advance by calling Human Resources (803-896-6500).
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!!

• Internal Applicants Only!
• Under general supervision of the Director of Consumer Services you will:
  Direct and oversee the Statistical Research Analyst and their efforts to develop and complete ad hoc and recurring reports, program evaluations, special projects, and other departmental duties and responsibilities.

Design and develop recurring and ad hoc reports, statistical models, and dashboards. Coordinate with the Research Analyst to communicate relevant findings to stakeholders.
Plan and conduct summative and outcome program evaluations by creating logic models, designing data collection systems, writing literature reviews, performing qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis, and providing insights important for program management and continuous improvement. In coordination with the Director of Consumer Services, and at their discretion, plan, delegate, and complete special research and projects as assigned. Write up findings or results and deliver them to appropriate stakeholders, in a timely manner. Provide technical assistance, product delivery, or training as needed to stakeholders regarding research, surveys, statistical analysis, and other departmental responsibilities and duties.
Coordinate with management to regularly review metrics and key performance indicators for performance management and plan the delivery of insights and guidance for the improvement of service delivery. Plan and design or maintain metrics and key performance indicators that align with the agency’s strategic objectives.
Act as the primary point of contact for IT and other agency departments on a regular basis.
Plan the implementation of all departmental activities and projects. Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience as a planner, researcher or statistician. A master’s degree in statistics or a related discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.
Occasional in-state day travel.
If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you.
Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree. Additional Comments
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
Paid parental leave
Flexible work schedules
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Click here for eligibility requirements
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Address
1410 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, South Carolina, 29170
Phone
803-896-6500
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