Budget and Data Manager

South Dakota State Government

Pierre, SD

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$79,138–$93,103 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Contract Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Structures, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Funding, Government, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Needs Assessment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Tracking, Public Finance, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, SNAP, Social Work, Strategic Analysis, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection

LOCATION

Pierre, SD

POSTED

14 days ago

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Job ID: 35930
Agency: Department of Social Services
Location:Pierre, SD preferred; other locations in South Dakota may be considered. Salary: $79,138 - $93,103 DOE Annual Salary
Pay Grade: L
Closing Date: 06.02.2026

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/ .

This position serves as a key strategic leader within the Division of Economic Assistance. This position will focus on the Division's budget, contracts, and data analytics efforts to support informed decision-making and ensure fiscal integrity. The role is responsible for developing and directing division-wide fiscal strategy, overseeing complex federal reporting systems, and advising executive leadership on financial and programmatic impacts. Work performed in this position directly influences statewide program delivery and funding decisions.

This position leads the development, justification, and execution of the division's annual budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and available funding sources. This includes collaborating with Program Managers to assess funding needs, evaluate resource allocation, and establish priorities. The position formulates and presents budget recommendations and fiscal strategies to leadership, including analysis of short and long-term impacts, while continuously monitoring financial activity to identify trends, variances, and emerging risks.

In addition, this role provides oversight of day-to-day fiscal operations, data governance, and federal SNAP waiver implementation activities. Serving as the designated fiscal and data lead for the SNAP Food Restriction Waiver and Demonstration Project, the position holds full accountability for financial oversight, compliance, and reporting. Responsibilities include interpreting federal requirements, managing fiscal components of the demonstration project, overseeing procurement and vendor performance, and ensuring alignment with project scope and fiscal constraints.

The position also designs and maintains comprehensive reporting and data governance structures, coordinates with internal and external partners to support evaluation and reporting efforts and produces analysis on fiscal impacts and program performance. Through these efforts, the role ensures fiscal accountability, data integrity, and operational stability across the division.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical professional with strong expertise in public sector finance, budget development, and public funding oversight. They are skilled in financial forecasting, data analysis, and translating complex information into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.

This individual has experience managing large budgets, grants, and compliance requirements, along with overseeing contracts, procurement, and vendor performance. They are collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while managing competing priorities.

In addition, this position requires communicating information clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats. Strong judgment, accountability, and the ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions are essential.

Additional Requirements:To be considered, please attach your resume.

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.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=41Q
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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