Policy/Data Analyst Job at State of South Dakota in Pierre

Overview

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Job ID: 32715
Agency: Revenue
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $25.06 - $26.30/hr, depending on experience
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: 09/17/2025

Why the Department of Revenue

At the Department of Revenue, culture is everything. It’s at the heart of what we do for our employees, community, and our customers – the citizens of South Dakota. Our work is driven with a vision to create an open and collaborative environment that provides professional customer service, contributes to a favorable economic climate, and is accountable to the citizens of South Dakota.

As a Department of Revenue employee, here’s what you’ll experience:

• Innovation – We are always looking for new ways to push forward and evolve.
• Professional growth – We provide new challenges and valuable trainings.
• Career development – Onboarding, mentoring, and leadership programs support employee development.
• Fit – Doing what you do best every day.
• Collaboration – Work with all divisions within the department as a member of the DOR team.
• Community Involvement – Opportunities to support local organizations throughout the year.

Benefits

• 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/.

Who We Want

• Are you excellent at juggling and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects while maintaining a positive attitude and a high level of confidentiality?
• Does the thought of a work environment where each day’s duties may be different sound thrilling?
• When problems occur, you don’t get frazzled, but you are quick on your feet to find a solution?
• Do you enjoy serving others and providing top-notch service to the department’s customers, leadership, and other employees?
• Are you self-motivated and willing to assist other areas within the division for a collaborative Team environment.

What You Will Do

The Policy/Data Analyst will be responsible for documenting and maintaining motor vehicle policies and procedures along with assisting on all data systems used in the division. The position will review and update our internal processes, procedures manual and make recommendations for new policies. The position will work as part of a team to achieve optimal solutions and efficiencies by making recommendations on improvements to data systems and working with programmers and other staff to develop and implement testing of system changes. The position is also responsible for creating internal and external newsletters to our stakeholders. The position keeps division forms current and updated to the division/department's website. The position will be involved in training programs for all of our customers, including county treasurers, dealerships and internal staff.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or data systems is preferred OR equivalent work experience.
• Capability of overseeing the implementation of all new and revised policies and procedures.

What You Need

• Experience working in collaborative team environments and demonstrating effective time management and organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• Verbal and written communication abilities including spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Advanced use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to interpret information, laws, and policies and communicate effectively
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, discretion, confidentiality, and a positive attitude
• Computer, software and data systems knowledge
• Ability to problem solve to reach optimal solutions and efficiencies
• Capability to implement changes to existing systems or new systems, procedures or organizational changes

Knowledge Of

• Data analysis techniques
• Research or survey methodology

Skill To

• Publish reports for use by leadership of the division
• Maintain accurate information on the Department of Revenue's website
• Data system testing and maintenance

Ability To

• Provide training, presentations and technical advice to county treasurer office personnel on database systems utilized by the Motor Vehicle Division
• Prepare study outlines, PowerPoint presentations and proposals
• Identify and recommend proactive measures and enhancements to the data systems utilized by motor vehicles
• Conduct special projects and present unbiased data based solely on statistical information

If you enjoy a fast pace, working with a fun group, and are comfortable both implementing and accepting changes, you’re going to enjoy this position!

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with the Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division. For more information on the Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division, please visit https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/motor-vehicle/.

Additional Requirements

To be considered, please include a writing sample with your application.

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.

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=2A9

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

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.773.3148

Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Government Administration

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