Contracts Project Coordinator

State of South Dakota; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays & vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Grants and Contracts Project Manager. This role coordinates RFPs, grant reporting, contracts, and budget tracking, supporting cross‑division operations and leadership reporting.

It ensures compliance and timely deliverables across multiple programs. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in grants/contract management with experience in Cobblestone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, business, finance, health sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–3 years in grants management, contract administration, project management, and program coordination.
• Experience with the States contract system, Cobblestone.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate requests for proposals, grant reporting, and budget tracking.
• Oversee contracts and budgets; support operational planning and reporting.
• Facilitate communications and reporting across programs; ensure timely, compliant grant delivery.

Skills

Grant management

Contract administration

Budget tracking

Reporting & compliance

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cobblestone

Job description

Job ID: 37572

Agency: Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities

Location: Statewide within the state of South Dakota

Salary: $70,672.54 Annual 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.

Additional Requirements

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.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"