Market Intelligence and Industry Analyst- SC NEXUS

Salary : $56,210.00 - $80,105.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 173871

Agency : Department of Commerce

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : AH45

Position Number : : 61151604

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 7

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to the hiring managers. You may be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment. Please provide an explanation of any gaps of employment. A resume should be attached with your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. SC Nexus, South Carolina's Regional Technology and Innovation Hub, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Market Intelligence and Industry Analyst to support its initiatives in advancing energy resilience.

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state's long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy - one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.

As one of 20 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state's lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters and advanced energy. To drive the state's advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. To learn more about SC NEXUS, visit

General Nature of Work

The ideal candidate will leverage data-driven insights to guide strategic planning, inform policy development, and support collaboration across stakeholders in the energy sector. At SC Nexus, you'll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of energy resilience innovation. Join a collaborative team driving South Carolina's leadership in advanced energy technologies and contributing to a more sustainable future, while supporting vital economic development projects and ensuring compliance with EDA grant initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Market Research and Data Analysis : Conduct comprehensive research and data analysis to identify and forecast market trends that impact SC Nexus initiatives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate with researchers, industry partners, and government entities to provide analytical support for projects related to energy storage, advanced manufacturing, and national energy security.
• Industry Monitoring : Monitor industry developments in the energy sector, particularly energy storage technologies, to ensure SC Nexus remains informed of key advancements.
• Data Interpretation and Reporting : Analyze and interpret data from various sources, ensuring reports and insights are accurate, reliable, and actionable.
• Report and Dashboard Development : Develop reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate complex data insights in a clear and concise manner to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis : Perform cost-benefit analyses to support decision-making processes and strategic initiatives.
• Strategic Insight Generation : Provide data-driven insights to guide SC Nexus's strategic planning, policy development, and long-term goals.
• EDA Grant Compliance : Track and analyze performance metrics related to Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants, ensuring full compliance with grant requirements.
• Grant Reporting : Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation required for EDA grant compliance, including tracking project milestones, financial performance, and other required metrics.
• Economic Development Project Tracking : Monitor and track the progress of economic development projects tied to SC Nexus, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and reporting on key milestones.
• Impact Evaluation : Support the SC Nexus team in evaluating the impact of economic development projects, including job creation, capital investment, and technological advancements, and ensuring these projects meet established targets.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Commerce offers an exceptional benefit package for full time and temporary grant positions that include :

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.

Salary : $56,210 - $80,105