Web Business Analyst
Global Pundits
Columbia, SC
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Auditing, Business Analysis, Change Management, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Science, Emergency Response, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Literacy, Machine Learning, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Operational Strategy, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Technical Leadership, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Use Cases, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Web Analytics, Work From Home, eCommerce
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
9 days ago
Hi,
My Name is Amraj, and I'm reaching out to Globalpundits, Inc. regarding a job opportunity for a Business Analyst - Consultant (Artificial Intelligence - AI/ML)(Artificial Intelligence - AI/ML)
If you're considering a career change or know someone who might be interested, I would love to hear from you.
Feel free to respond via text or email me at amraj@globalpundits.com or you can text me back to this number or you can give me a call at (803) 265-5274
Location - Columbia, South Carolina ( Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week))
Duration –Contract
General Nature of Work:
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 agency's 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 SCDES's AI vision and continue to foster innovation and partnerships with agency stakeholders while maintaining
transparency and accountability.
Examples of Work:
• 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
• Experience in strategic planning, change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in the 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.
Special Requirements:
• 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.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.
• Experience working with AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
• Experience in government or the public sector.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or other related field and minimum of five years of progressive experience in AI strategy, data analytics or information technology.
• At least 2 years of experience with AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic planning, change management and stakeholder engagement.
• 5 or more years of experience in government or the public sector.
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 agency's 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 SCDES's AI vision and continue to foster innovation and partnerships with agency stakeholders while maintaining
transparency and accountability.
Examples of Work:
• 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
• Experience in strategic planning, change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in the 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.
Special Requirements:
• 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.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.
• Experience working with AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
• Experience in government or the public sector.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or other related field and minimum of five years of progressive experience in AI strategy, data analytics or information technology.
• At least 2 years of experience with AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic planning, change management and stakeholder engagement.
• 5 or more years of experience in government or the public sector.
About the Company
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Global Pundits
Globalpundits, Inc. specializes in providing expert-level Information Technology, Engineering and other technical resources to augment our clients' staffing needs.
These resources are engaged quickly and at a competitive rate to enable our clients to complete critical projects on time and under budget. Our engaged employees and consultants have an average of eighteen years of experience, and are typically on assignment for twelve to twenty- four months.
Globalpundits delivers the expertise and experience of a large company with the speed, flexibility service of a small, minority owned, business. For over a decade, we have guided clients through the challenges of identifying, attracting, engaging, and retaining critical talent.
Globalpundits’ clients include both large and small organizations to include a world leader in aerospace manufacturing, two of the nation’s largest engineering firms, a leading provider of health insurance, a Fortune 20 global services & software technology company, State Government agencies, two Fortune 500 utilities, multiple Nuclear operating & services companies, and multiple property and casualty insurance technology companies.
These resources are engaged quickly and at a competitive rate to enable our clients to complete critical projects on time and under budget. Our engaged employees and consultants have an average of eighteen years of experience, and are typically on assignment for twelve to twenty- four months.
Globalpundits delivers the expertise and experience of a large company with the speed, flexibility service of a small, minority owned, business. For over a decade, we have guided clients through the challenges of identifying, attracting, engaging, and retaining critical talent.
Globalpundits’ clients include both large and small organizations to include a world leader in aerospace manufacturing, two of the nation’s largest engineering firms, a leading provider of health insurance, a Fortune 20 global services & software technology company, State Government agencies, two Fortune 500 utilities, multiple Nuclear operating & services companies, and multiple property and casualty insurance technology companies.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.globalpundits.com/