Budget/Research Analyst - 60015468

The Department of Administration's Executive Budget Office (EBO) is looking for a Budget/Research Analyst to join their team. In this position you will monitor, review, and analyze agency budgets and provide recommendations to EBO management and gubernatorial staff to ensure the Executive Budget is aligned with the priorities established by the Governor's Office.

• You will review and analyze agency budget requests and make recommendations to the Executive Budget Office management and staff to ensure recommendations are aligned with the priorities established by the Governor's Office.  
• You will perform ad hoc analysis for executive and gubernatorial staffs, as requested, to ensure accurate data is used, recommendations are based on sound reasoning, and requested timelines are met.  
• You will gather information, identify analysis methodologies, and prepare, develop, and submit written and graphic reports as assigned by executive or gubernatorial staff. You will track the budget and pertinent legislation throughout the legislative cycle.
• You will conduct routine analysis, to include deficit monitoring, position management, and grants management, to ensure agency operations follow applicable state and federal laws.
• You will work with agencies throughout the year to address fiscal and operational issues. You will review agency programs and processes to develop a thorough understanding of each agency.
• You will process agency budget documents throughout the fiscal year, including special expenditure requests, transfers, FTE Management, etc., to ensure authorized funds are used in the manner prescribed by law.
• You will gather information from agencies as requested for statewide projects and surveys.
• You will assist agencies in the development of performance metrics and analyze the relationship between funding levels and agency activities and performance.  You will monitor and evaluate agencies' performance of defined metrics throughout the fiscal year.
• You will perform other assigned duties as required.

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field with at least three (3) years of relevant experience conducting financial analysis, performing financial projections, or monitoring program performance. A master’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or economics may be substituted for up to two (2) years of relevant experience.

• Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data and reports. 
• Ability to interpret state and federal laws governing state finances and programs. 
• Proficient in use of word processing and spreadsheet applications. 
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  

The Department of Administration 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.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.  Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.  Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.  A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: 

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click herefor additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.