Policy/Data Analyst

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Dakota is seeking a Policy/Data Analyst for its Labor & Regulation division in Pierre. The ideal candidate will handle data management and analysis to support licensing processes, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and valuable state benefits, contributing to the efficient functioning of the Division.

Benefits

Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option)

Employee Assistance Program

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)

Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)

Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)

11 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Inquisitive individual with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal data system to ensure integrity of licensee data.
• Extract data and run reports from databases to support licensee monitoring.
• Develop and maintain policy and procedure manuals related to licensing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in banking, finance, accounting, or a related field

Job description

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Job ID: 31417

Agency: Labor & Regulation - Division of Banking

Location:Pierre, SD preferred. Will consider candidates located in Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: $25.06 to $30.93/hr., depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: I

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Labor & Regulation. For more information on the Department of Labor & Regulation, please visit https://dlr.sd.gov/ .

The South Dakota Division of Banking regulates the state’s banking, trust, and financial services industries to assure that our citizens have confidence in our state’s financial markets and services. We are seeking an inquisitive individual with analytical and communication skills to join our team of professionals in Pierre.

This position develops, maintains, and implements internal processes and procedures to allow companies to be licensed and renewed in an efficient manner. Work involves performing a wide variety of analysis and review functions, which require the applicant to have sound independent judgment and discretion. This position interacts directly with fellow state regulators to ensure the Division’s policies and procedures are consistent with federal law, state law, and state to state agreements.

Duties Include:

• Manage internal data system to ensure integrity of licensee data
• Maintain efficient interaction between internal database and nationwide licensing system owned by the states
• Extract data and run reports from databases to support licensee monitoring and examination functions
• Review and update data reporting processes to ensure the Division has the data necessary to monitor its licensees
• Develop and maintain policy and procedure manuals related to licensing processes and databases
• Recommend changes to Division processes, rules and state laws to keep up with changes in federal law and policy
• Daily interaction with Division staff, license applicants, licensed companies and the general public
• Answering telephones and answering licensing questions
• Assisting Division staff in the licensing of money lenders, mortgage lenders, and money transmitters
• Reviewing documents, forms, data and files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  
  

This position will also assist current administrative support to the Division of Banking and the Banking Commission. Work involves performing a wide variety of support and administrative functions, which require the application of sound independent judgment and discretion.

Duties Include:

• Writing and typing correspondence;
• Answering telephones, responding to routine requests for information and identifying appropriate recipient of calls;
• Taking and distributing minutes of the Banking Commission meetings;
• Making travel arrangements and handling meeting logistics;
• Directing and assigning complaints and information requests to various staff
• Assisting personnel in the licensing of money lenders, mortgage lenders, and money transmitters
• Coding revenue and expenses
• Reviewing documents, forms, data and files to ensure accuracy and completeness; and
• Processing vouchers for payments and handling routine fiscal procedures.
  
  

The location of this position is Pierre or Sioux Falls, but Pierre candidates will be given preference. If candidate chosen is in Sioux Falls, regular travel to Pierre will be required for initial and ongoing training.

What We Offer To You Beyond The Paycheck:

• Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System
• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
• Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Semimonthly Pay Periods
  
  

For additional information regarding the benefits offered to state employees, please visit: https://bhr.sd.gov/benefits/.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A bachelor's degree in banking, finance, accounting, or a related field.

The Candidate Should Have The Ability To:

• handle multiple priorities;
• maintain strict confidentiality;
• organize and coordinate activities and a variety of processes and data;
• communicate information concisely and efficiently;
• be highly motivated and self-starting;
• compose a general business letter; and
• exercise tact, patience and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and personalities.
  
  

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your letter of interest, post-secondary transcripts, and resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1P4

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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