Budget Director

Budget Director

Salary

$110,800.00 - $180,000.00 Annually

Location

Lexington County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

187973

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Opening Date

05/01/2026

Closing Date

5/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please complete the online application.

Class Code:

AN15

Position Number:

60018995

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN14

Hiring Range - Min.

$110,800.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$180,000.00

Opening Date

05/01/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Budget Director serves as the principal authority over all budget development, execution, and strategic financial planning for the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. This position is responsible for leading the agency's budget formulation process, managing multi source funding streams, and ensuring alignment between financial resources and programmatic priorities.

The Budget Director functions as the primary fiscal advisor to executive leadership on budgetary policy, legislative appropriations, and long-range financial planning. This role oversees a complex, statewide budget that supports programmatic functions, mental health centers, regional disability service systems, autism residential programs, and state operated hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

Budget Development and Execution 30%

• Direct the development of the agency's annual budget request to the General Assembly, including base, recurring, and nonrecurring funding needs. Supervise budget analysts and related financial staff. Partner with Regional Finance Directors, Controller, Program and Executive leadership to integrate budgeting with accounting and operational performance.
• Lead the preparation and submission of appropriation requests, provisos, and supporting documentation
• Oversee the allocation and execution of appropriated funds across all divisions, programs, and facilities
• Ensure alignment between budgetary decisions and agency strategic priorities

Financial Planning and Analysis 25%

• Develop multiyear financial plans, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support long term sustainability
• Analyze expenditure trends, revenue projections, and program costs to inform policy and operational decisions
• Provide ongoing budget to actual analysis and recommend corrective actions where necessary

Legislative and Executive Coordination 15%

• Serve as the primary liaison with the Governor's Office, Executive Budget Office, and legislative staff on budget matters
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and fiscal impact analyses for executive leadership and policymakers
• Represent the agency in budget meetings and discussions with key stakeholders as determined by executive leadership

Policy Development and Budget Administration 10%

• Interpret and implement statewide budget policies, provisos, and directives. Lead budget training and capacity building efforts across the agency
• Develop and maintain internal budget policies, procedures, and guidance for all divisions and facilities
• Ensure consistent application of budget practices across the entire agency

Fund Management and Compliance 15%

• Oversee management of state, federal, grant, and other funding sources, ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements
• Monitor federal funding streams such as Medicaid and grants to ensure proper budgeting and utilization
• Ensure adherence to state fiscal control policies and reporting requirements

Performs other duties as assigned 5%

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Extensive experience in governmental budgeting, financial analysis, or public sector finance
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi fund budgets

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• GFOA or similar certification
• Experience with South Carolina state budget processes and legislative appropriations
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or human services funding structures
• Strong knowledge of governmental budgeting principles, state appropriations processes, and fiscal policy development
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable recommendations
• Understanding of multi-source funding, including state, federal, and grant funds
• Strong communication skills, particularly in presenting to executive leadership and policymakers
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, high visibility environment

Work Environment

This position is primarily office based with significant interaction with central office leadership, state budget officials, and legislative stakeholders. Periodic travel may be required.

Additional Comments

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Clickherefor 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.

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.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033

Phone OIDD - (803) 898-091

OMH - (803) 898-8600

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.