Assistant Director for Agency Services-61159474

Salary: $94,146.00 - $178,908.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189841
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Executive Budget Office
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH55
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN13

Job Responsibilities
This position has been re-posted. Previous applicants need not reapply as all applicants will be considered.
Assistant Director for Agency ServicesThe Department of Administration's Executive Budget Office (EBO) is growing and are now seeking an experienced individual to serve as the Assistant Director for Agency Services. This is an opportunity to join state government with the team responsible for assisting the Governor's Office in the development of the Executive Budget and oversight of the annual state budget for South Carolina. In this role you will assist the EBO Director in the performance of their statutory responsibilities.
This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Director for Agency Services:

• Provide technical assistance to all state agencies related to statewide financial management. Coordinate with staff to ensure the timely completion of national surveys and other requests for information and analysis.
• Manage the annual Statewide Cost Allocation Plan, lead negotiations with federal cognizant agencies on indirect cost proposals and provide guidance to state agencies in proposal development and preparation.
• Manage and develop processes and procedures to allow staff to adequately monitor state agency grant activities in compliance with applicable standards and assist agencies with grant management.
• Oversee a performance measurement system that aligns state and agency goals with key metrics and benchmarks to assess program effectiveness, impact, and statutory accountability requirements.
• Lead and support staff through coaching, training, and performance development. Streamline workflows while implementing management policies and organizational initiatives. Foster a positive, team focused environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an analytical discipline and three (3) years of experience in public budgeting and/or policymaking in the public sector, including two (2) years in a supervisory role.

Additional Requirements:

• Significant knowledge of major state and intergovernmental programs.
• Knowledge of the structures, roles, and responsibilities of the various components of state government, and their interaction with their local, regional, and federal counterparts.
• Experience offering testimony before legislative committees or in other public and potentially sensitive settings.
• Experience with SAP and Business Objects or other comparable enterprise resource planning or data analytics tools.
• Knowledge of standards and policy guidance related to public budgeting, accounting, and performance management, such as those issued by the National Association of State Budget Officers, Government Finance Officers Association, Government Accounting Standards Board, Association of Government Accountants, and other national organizations.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires employee to report to work during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications

An advanced degree in an analytical discipline is preferred.

Additional Comments
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 here for 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
• 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.
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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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 or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?

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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in an analytical discipline and at least three (3) years of experience in public budgeting and/or policymaking in the public sector?

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Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role? (This experience must be in addition to any years of experience used as an equivalency in question 3).

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Please briefly describe your experience in public budgeting and/or policymaking in the public sector.
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