Investigative Analyst

Job Responsibilities

Who we are: At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDOR's success—by collecting 95% of South Carolina's general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community. Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers.

We are looking for teammates who are:

• Detail-oriented professionals who can analyze financial records, identify discrepancies, and connect information from multiple sources
• Curious and analytical thinkers who enjoy researching complex issues
• Organized professionals who can manage sensitive information, maintain accurate records, and balance multiple priorities
• Effective communicators who can document findings clearly and interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders
• Objective professionals who can maintain confidentiality, evaluate information impartially, and support investigations with integrity and professionalism

What you will do:

• Conducting ongoing research to identify new information or sources of information
• Analyzing records and evidence including financial statements, bank records, general ledgers, invoices, and tax returns
• Maintaining official case files throughout investigations
• Collecting information obtained from electronic databases, public records, and financial institutions that involve subjects of investigations
• Providing spreadsheets and analytical reports summarizing information surrounding investigations
• Investigating complaints, inquiries, or violations of South Carolina laws or regulations
• Conducting inspections or surveillances of businesses and individuals
• Coordinating, planning, and assisting with witness interviews and affidavits
• Serving as a witness or corroborator of interviews
• Assisting in the preparation for trials by reviewing witness testimony, analyzing evidence, and coordinating witnesses

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Either:

1. A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties

or

1. A bachelor's degree

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning. Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Required to attend and complete the CLASS 3 basic law enforcement certification program at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
• Travel as needed is required and minimal overnight travel required

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties
• An associate's degree and four years of experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties
• or A high school diploma and six years of experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties

Additional Comments

• EEO: The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.
• Hours: Work hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week).
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.
• Office location: Depending on space availability, you may have the option to choose which SCDOR office you work in (Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, or Rock Hill).

Ready to apply? Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education. You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application. Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) and may be contacted to complete a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire). Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.