Strategic IT Agency Liaison & Relationships Lead

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% retirement plan matched with long‑d

$25,000 life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Generous leave policies

No travel required

Job summary

The Bureau of Information and Technology (BIT) in South Dakota seeks a Business Relationship Manager to act as the primary liaison between state agencies and BIT, advocating for agency technology needs and delivering effective solutions.

Ideal candidates have a degree in a related field, prior government experience, and five or more years of professional work experience, with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher preferred.
• Experience in state government or large bureaucracies preferred.
• Five+ years of professional work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Building collaborative relationships with assigned agencies and BIT teams.
• Maintaining deep knowledge of agency structures, processes, and technology requirements.
• Translating business needs into actionable technology projects and solutions.
• Communicating technical concepts in understandable terms to diverse stakeholders.
• Facilitating timely resolution of technology-related issues.
• Supporting RFP/RFI processes, technology acquisitions, and contract reviews.
• Leading and mentoring teams to achieve customer satisfaction and support agency goals.

Skills

Project management

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Meeting facilitation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, Business, Communications, or related field

Job description

The Bureau of Information and Technology (BIT) in South Dakota seeks a Business Relationship Manager to act as the primary liaison between state agencies and BIT, advocating for agency technology needs and delivering effective solutions.

Ideal candidates have a degree in a related field, prior government experience, and five or more years of professional work experience, with strong project management and communication skills.