<p>We are looking for a Director of Data Analytics to lead and expand a growing analytics function in Columbia, South Carolina. This leader will combine technical depth with strategic direction to strengthen enterprise reporting, advance data governance practices, and build strong partnerships across the institution. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on problem solving with team leadership and is ready to shape a modern analytics capability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the institution’s data analytics strategy while serving as a key member of the analytics leadership team.</p><p>• Oversee the development of internal reporting capabilities, reducing reliance on external reporting support and improving access to actionable insights.</p><p>• Guide the continued growth of the analytics team by recruiting, mentoring, and structuring roles across management, engineering, and analyst functions.</p><p>• Partner with administrative and academic stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into scalable data solutions.</p><p>• Direct data warehouse and ingestion efforts to ensure reliable, consistent, and well-organized data for reporting and analysis.</p><p>• Establish and strengthen data governance standards that improve data quality, stewardship, and institutional trust in reporting.</p><p>• Support the evaluation and adoption of business intelligence tools, including cloud-based visualization platforms and enterprise reporting technologies.</p><p>• Contribute both strategically and technically by helping design data architecture, advising on engineering practices, and supporting complex analytics initiatives</p>
<p>We are looking for a Data Scientist to join a cutting-edge team in Columbia, SC. This role is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can quickly step into an established engineering environment and contribute as an individual contributor alongside a stable, collaborative team. You will work closely with software engineering partners to build data-driven solutions, support analytics initiatives, and apply machine learning and ETL expertise to business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and improve data pipelines that collect, transform, and prepare information for analytical and operational use.</p><p>• Design and implement machine learning models that address business challenges and support data-informed decision-making.</p><p>• Partner with software engineers, product stakeholders, and quality teams to integrate data science solutions into broader technical workflows.</p><p>• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, generate insights, and recommend practical next steps based on findings.</p><p>• Step into ongoing initiatives with minimal ramp-up time by reviewing existing work and continuing progress on active projects.</p><p>• Translate business questions into structured analytical approaches, selecting appropriate methods, tools, and validation techniques.</p><p>• Document methodologies, model performance, and data processes to support knowledge sharing and maintainability across the team.</p><p>• Participate in periodic onsite collaboration in Irmo, South Carolina, with in-person attendance expected once per quarter.</p>
<p>Robert Half is hiring! We are looking for a Business Analyst to support cross-functional initiatives in Columbia, South Carolina. This role will partner with operational, clinical, financial, and technical teams to turn business needs into well-defined plans that guide delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to keep projects organized from intake through implementation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead discovery meetings with stakeholders from pharmacy, finance, billing, clinical operations, communications, compliance, and IT to capture and confirm business and technical needs.</p><p>• Shape project plans by outlining objectives, deliverables, dependencies, timelines, and success measures before work begins.</p><p>• Manage the intake process for new requests entering the Business Intelligence team, ensuring each item is clearly defined and ready for technical review.</p><p>• Build productive relationships with sponsors, department leaders, and executives by providing updates, clarifying changes, and aligning expectations throughout each project.</p><p>• Monitor active initiatives against agreed scope and schedule, highlighting risks, barriers, and key decisions to stakeholders and leadership.</p><p>• Support portfolio prioritization by evaluating business impact and effort for incoming work and helping maintain an accurate project inventory.</p><p>• Create and maintain clear project records such as requirements documents, acceptance criteria, scope summaries, and post-launch documentation.</p><p>• Coordinate across departments to identify overlapping needs, manage shared dependencies, and reduce duplicated work across teams.</p><p>• Recommend improvements to intake, requirements, and delivery practices by identifying recurring gaps, rework, and inefficiencies.</p>