<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>About SLED</p> <p>The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.</p> <p>At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.</p> <p>We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.</p> <p>Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.</p> <p>General Responsibilities:</p> <p>Serves as the Budget Analyst for the agency and assists the Budget Supervisor in preparation and management of agency budget to include reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating state budgetary procedures to meet fiscal requirements.</p> <p>Specific Duties:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assists in preparation of annual budget to include budget requests, detail budget loads, expenditure forecasting, internal and external budgetary presentations, and implementing and monitoring program budgets.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinates and prepares expenditure/revenue analysis reports, overtime reports, travel budgets, cost allocations, and relevant journal entries, as needed. Reconciles and researches errors and ensures corrective action is taken. Reviews and processes shopping carts.</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for the creation and distribution of monthly status reports for internal and capital projects for the agency. Assists Budget Supervisor with information requests, as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Distributes budgetary instructions and develops and/or explains the use of budgetary forms, interprets policies and procedures, and prepares budgetary reports and amendments for review.</p> </li><li> <p>Conducts special projects at management's request; prepares and presents reports.</p> </li><li> <p>Other related duties as assigned.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field or high school diploma and 4 years professional experience in a related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or budget. </li><li>Must have professional experience directly related to accounting, auditing, finance, or budget, or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources. </li><li>Ability to interpret analyze financial data, records and reports. Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel. </li><li>Position may require occasional overtime and weekend availability. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Knowledge of State governmental fiscal and budgetary processes and Experience with SCEIS or SAP preferred.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) 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.</p> <p>SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children </li><li>15 days annual (vacation) leave per year </li><li>15 days sick leave per year </li><li>13 paid holidays </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs </li></ul> <p>Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.</p> <p>Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.</p>