Job Description
Salary: $66,400.00 - $87,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 26-056
Agency: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division: Information Technology & Security
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Closing Date: 4/17/2026 5:30 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AM05
Position Number:: 60005377
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: TEC06
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,400.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $87,000.00
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities About SLED 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.
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.
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.
Learn more about why you should join our team at
General Responsibility The IT Business Analyst role is responsible for assisting in the analysis of business processes and requirements, supporting the development and implementation of IT solution that meet business needs. The position involves working closely with stakeholders, gathering and documenting requirements, and assisting in the testing and development of new systems.
Specific Duties - Oversee NICS technical administration, to include support of MS SQL Server, IIS/Web Server, and Online Document system. Coordinate with Online Document system vender to ensure updates are applied in a timely manner.
- Perform NICS technical user support including user management, setting up external users, troubleshooting issues with the system, and correcting technical, workflow, or business issues with transmission of date from the system to NICS. Monitor systems for issues, and ensure data imports are working as needed.
- Carry out IT Application user support of developed systems such as CCH, CATCH, and Applicants, as well as 3rd party products such as EDMS, LEMS, and ACISS.
- Support requirements gathering, particularly with respect to technical needs. Consider technical consequences of user workflow requests, and in resolving potential conflicts. Document technical details of requirements to support engineers in product delivery.
- Provide limited training and support. Communicate technical behavior of systems to users, document complex workflows, or provide consultation as needed to ensure business users understand underlying details.
Minimum and Additional Requirements - A bachelor's degree in computer science or related area and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Must have advanced knowledge of capabilities, techniques, and intricacies of information systems.
- Must have the ability to understand and carry out complex technical instructions and requests.
- Must have the ability to analyze and reduce to logical order of more complex technical data, and the ability to identify and resolve problems.
- Must have the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
- This position is in-person in Columbia, SC and does not support remote work.
- This position is subject to varied hours for situational response and periodic on-call duty.
Additional Comments 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.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: - Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
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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What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
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If you have a degree, what was your area of study?
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Please describe any relevant experience in computer systems development and modification.
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If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $66,400 and $87,000?
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As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include: a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?
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Have you ever used/experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.
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Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action.
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As a condition of employment, I understand that all sworn and non-sworn employees, including contract and temporary employees will be subject to random drug testing.
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I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.
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I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?
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Will you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the selection procedures (e.g., interview, written tests, or job demonstrations)? If yes, contact the human resources office of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.
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How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.
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Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours