Job Description

Job ID: 28302

Agency: Department of Social Services - Division of Finance

Location: Pierre

Salary: $29.72 - $32.35

Pay Grade: A2

Closing Date: 10.21.24

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 .

The position is based in Pierre and the starting pay is $29.72 – $32.35; plus generous vacation leave, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

DSS Finance is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team in the role of Contracts Manager. This unique position provides oversight and support for the department's financial contracting process. If you possess the ambition to belong a diverse team and grow in your career, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• The position will be responsible for managing and monitoring the financial contracting process.
• Provide technical assistance to division staff.
• Ensure policies, rules, and regulations are being followed.
• Review contracts for DSS and State standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
• Review for the use of proper coding on the state’s accounting system, and other accounting functions.
• Upload and monitor contracts on DocuSign.
• Enter service POs to the accounting system to obligate budget authority.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• organizational and planning skills.
• attention to detail.
• proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other applicable accounting software.
• information gathering and management.
• communication skills.
  
  

Our Culture: Family focused. Person centered.

At the Department of Social Services (DSS), family is everything. It’s the foundation of what we do every day through provision of services to strengthen and support individuals and families, connecting them with resources to foster independent and healthy lives. Our work is driven with our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota’s Foundation and Our Future. We believe families have the right to be safe and secure. We also believe in respecting individual and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Our Team: Dependable. Committed. Compassionate.

As a member of the Department of Social Services you will be part of a team of professionals who are dependable, committed, and compassionate. We believe collaborative communication, teamwork, partnerships, and trust are foundational to the delivery of essential family services.

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 at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:

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

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Work visa,

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