Salary: $81,192.00 - $146,166.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192698
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Agency Specific Application Procedures: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AN11
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $81,192.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $113,730.00

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
The Deputy Director of Budget serves as the central point of coordination for all agency activities pertaining to budgeting and accounting. This position routinely serves as the liaison between the agency and those Shared Services associated with fiscal matters and procurement. Executes day-to-day management of the agency's budget and accounting functions; in close and continuous coordination with Shared Services. Provides: (1) accurate situational awareness to the Chief Financial Officer and other agency Senior Leaders on the current and projected status of the agency's budget execution, (2) provides forecasts of future budget trends and (3) make recommendations to best align the agency's resources to its needs. Oversees the management of all grants awarded to the department from any source. Assists the Chief Financial Officer with developing the agency's budget and make recommendations accordingly. Ensure no violation of federal or state fiscal code, law, and/or policy.
Responsibilities of the Deputy Director of Budget:

• Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork.
• Budget: Acquire, optimize, and account for fiscal resources. Executes the day-to-day management of the agency budget. Under the direction of the Chief Finance Officer, assists in the preparation of and submits the agency's annual budget request; to include any supplemental requests or adjustments. Monitors the execution of the agency's budget, provides Senior Leaders with an accurate and timely understanding of respective status of funds/ budget status, forecasts of budgetary trends and recommendations for adjustments as required. Informs Senior Leader decisions pertaining to budget allocation, fiscal obligations, and other matters pertaining to the budget. Prepares written and graphic reports on agency budget activities for both internal and external stakeholders. Develop cost estimates.
• Maintains the agency's accounting records in accordance with the standard operation procedures of Department of Administration - to include accounts receivables, et al. Oversees depositing and reconciliation of payments received from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and/or other entities. As required, provides agency records for audits, investigations, etc. Ensures the agency maintains the highest level of transparency and propriety in all fiscal matters. Prepares formal and informal written and graphic reports to support reports to the Governor's Office, General Assembly, other executive branches, and external agencies.
• Supervises the agency's accounting of grants and ensures submission of required reports to external agencies on the status and forecast of grant funds. Supervises the preparation of written and graphic reports on agency grants for both internal and external audiences.
• Manage the agency's inventory. Develops, maintains, and implements a detailed inventory control system. Investigates property losses and other inventory discrepancies; reports results and recommendations to appropriate authorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business.
• 3 years of professional experience in related areas such as accounting, auditing, finance, and/or banking.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to 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 Agency 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.
Additional Requirements:

• Position may require overnight travel.

• Position may require employee to work evenings, weekends, and during emergency situations.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Position requires essential declaration.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but travel and field work will be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards that are known, predictable, and controllable.

Preferred Qualifications

An advanced degree is highly preferred but not required.
Additional Comments
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 SC Department of Veterans' Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
7. Retirement benefit choices *
   1. State Retirement Plan
   2. State Optional Retirement Program

*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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Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least 3 years of professional experience in related areas such as accounting, auditing, finance, and/or banking?

• Yes
• No

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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to travel overnight?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work evenings, weekends and during emergency situations?

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position?

• SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov
• Indeed.com
• LinkedIn.com
• A current employee
• A former employee
• Other (please specify below)

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If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
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