Business Analyst - Consultant
Columbia, SC, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours agoContract W2
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Datasoft Technologies, Inc.
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Business Analyst - Consultant
Hybrid: Columbia, SC
About the Job
Overview:
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 Client, this individual will recommend strategies that leverage a variety of AI technologies throughout Client 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 Client s AI vision and continue to
foster innovation and partnerships with agency stakeholders while maintaining
transparency and accountability.
Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities include
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
Hybrid: Columbia, SC
About the Job
- Duration: Long term Contract Position
- Location: Hybrid: Columbia, SC
- Pay rate: Hourly
- Job ID: 9813
Overview:
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 Client, this individual will recommend strategies that leverage a variety of AI technologies throughout Client 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 Client s AI vision and continue to
foster innovation and partnerships with agency stakeholders while maintaining
transparency and accountability.
Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities include
- Co-create an agencywide 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 government or the public sector.
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
- Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401 (K)
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: datga001
- Position Id: 26-00161
- Posted 3 hours ago
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About Datasoft Technologies, Inc.
Datasoft Technologies, Inc. is a software development and consulting firm. Our clients rely on us for software consulting, system engineering, software development, and computer consultancy services. We provide the most competitive rates in the industry to a broad range of private and public sector clients.
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