Salary: $79,600.00 - $143,300.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 179282
Agency: Public Employee Benefit Authority
Opening Date: 08/14/2025
Closing Date: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AM12
Position Number:: 60016923
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: TEC07
Opening Date: 08/14/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons meeting the required qualifications should submit an online application at www.careers.sc.gov to include all work history and education. A resume may be included but will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of an incomplete application. Supplemental questions are considered a part of your application and must be completed. Responses to supplemental questions should be representative of actual education and experience at the time of application. Only those applicants that are selected for an interview will be notified regarding the final hiring decision via electronic mail.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Normal work hours are 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday; may be required to work after normal hours to accomplish assigned projects.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) is the administrator and co-trustee of retirement and insurance programs for over half a million active and retired public employees of the State of South Carolina and their dependents.

Under limited supervision, this position supports PEBA's automated operational computer systems, which includes areas of production software maintenance and support and new feature development.

Job duties include:

• Defining and capturing business and technical requirements and expectations to fully understand the operational needs of PEBA's business units by communicating with business units to discuss requirements, documenting requirements, and participating in defining organization standards for requirements documentation.
• Designing automated software system features to support the operational goals of PEBA by using analysis and design techniques consistent with organization standards, which also requires participating with other IT staff members to help define IT organization standards.
• Developing and maintaining computer programs of considerable difficulty and complexity to provide for the efficient and effective functioning of the operational units by using standard tools and processes defined by the IT department.
• Ensuring automated systems meet the needs of the business units through adequate testing, and performance analysis to provide quality automated systems by coordinating with IT management, ORD, and business unit staff.
• Providing production support for business operations systems for PEBA's operational units to perform their duties without interruption. Providing guidance to other staff members in the areas of programming standards, programming techniques, and standard processes to assist in the standardization of practices within the IT department.
• Assisting with the training of business users for the operation of new and modified features and capabilities to enable the business units to use the systems correctly. Planning for and execute the migration and deployment of software changes to minimize downtime and the impact on business operations.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science or management information science and at least six (6) years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining custom enterprise software systems developed in the Natural programming language. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be substituted for the required degree.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional Agile team. Extensive system level knowledge of data access methods, Adabas, Natural, and Natural Construct. Advanced knowledge of systems analysis, design, debugging, testing and maintenance techniques and practices. Extensive system level ability to analyze operations and organize component parts into an enterprise information system. Extensive system level ability to translate general guidance into specific goals and execution plans. Experience with internet technologies. Ability to communicate and understand instructions. Ability to support a production financial system according to PEBA requirements.
Additional Comments

In addition to 13 paid holidays, this position is eligible for comprehensive insurance programs, retirement plans, and a generous paid leave program. Upon successful completion of one-year of service with the agency, employees may be eligible to be considered for a hybrid work schedule with up to 50% remote work.
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.
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At the time of application, do you possess a bachelor's degree in computer science or management information science and at least six (6) years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining custom enterprise software systems developed in the natural programming language OR do you have an equivalent combination of education and related work experience?

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• No

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