Contracts Project Coordinator

Sdsoybean; South Dakota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, is seeking an organized Grants and Contracts Project Manager to coordinate requests for proposals, grant reporting, and contract oversight. This full-time position supports multiple programs statewide and offers a pathway to impact ID/DD services.

Responsibilities include budget tracking, operational planning support, and cross-division communications, with hybrid work options and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of grants management, contract administration, and project coordination.
• Experience with state contract systems or Cobblestone is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate requests for proposals and grant reporting.
• Oversee contracts and budget tracking across programs.
• Support operational planning and leadership reporting.

Skills

Grant management

Contract administration

Project management

Program coordination

Budgets

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Tools

Cobblestone

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Statewide, SD | Human Services | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

70,672 - 70,672 US per year

Posted 4 days ago | Apply before September 29, 2026

Description

Job ID: 37572
Agency: Department ofHuman Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities
Location:Statewide within the state of South DakotaSalary: $70,672.54Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade:K
Closing Date:9/29/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities. For more information on the Department of Human Services, please visit https://dhs.sd.gov/en .

Summary:

The South Dakota Department of Human Services encompasses a broad field dedicated to offering services that support older adults and individuals with disabilities. Our programs promote independence and inclusion through person-centered services. DHS comes together with the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.

DHS strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

If you are committed to ensuring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) have the right to live, love, work and play in their communities, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) offers exciting opportunities to impact ongoing evolution of a state-of-the-art service delivery system, enabling people across South Dakota to lead healthy, independent, productive lives. The primary role of this position will be to ensure the community based developmental disabilities system continues to progressively evolve with the changing needs of South Dakotans with ID/DD.

The South Dakota Department of Human Services values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs, wants, and desires when it comes to balancing the entire team’s home and work lives. That balance is something we value, however, working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position.

The South Dakota Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, is seeking an organized and motivated individual to serve as the Grants and Contracts Project Manager. This role provides cross-division support to the Division of Developmental Disabilities, the South Dakota Developmental Center, and division leadership. This position will coordinate requests for proposals, grant reporting, overseeing contracts and budget tracking, support operational planning, and facilitate communications and reporting. This role ensures timely, compliant execution of grant requirements, contract deliverables, operational milestones, and leadership reporting across multiple programs.

Licenses and Certifications:

Project management certification is preferred but not required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• at minimum, a bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, business, finance, health sciences, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred;
• demonstrated experience (2-3 years) in grants management, contract administration, project management, and program coordination;
• experience with the States contract system, Cobblestone.

Knowledge of:

• grant management processes, including reporting, compliance, and application development;
• contract development, procurement practices, and vendor management;
• budgeting, tracking expenditures, and interpreting financial documentation;
• public health program operations;
• state and federal reporting systems or similar platforms.

Skill to:

• organize, track, and manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines;
• prepare reports, summaries, and guidance materials;
• communicate and facilitate coordination across teams;
• analyze guidance, financial data, contract language, and operational requirements;
• use Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Word, SharePoint) and learn new software systems;
• problem solve and identify operational inefficiencies.

Ability to:

• interpret and translate grant guidance into actionable steps for program staff;
• collect, synthesize, and organize information from diverse sources;
• maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with timelines and standards;
• work collaboratively with teams, partners, and contractors;
• support leadership with clear, concise reporting;
• manage complex information with professionalism;
• project management principles and effective workflow practices.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here .This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.