Finance Program Manager

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Job ID:

27331

Agency:

Department of Social Services Division of Finance

Location:

Pierre

Salary:

$78,941 - $89,000

Pay Grade:

GL

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Social Services. The position is based in Pierre with a starting salary of $78,941 - $89,700 plus generous vacation leave, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

DSS is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as an Administrator. This unique position provides oversight and support for electronic benefit transfer (EBT) issuance, non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and recovery and fraud investigation (ORFI) programs. If you possess the ambition to manage a diverse team and grow in your career, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversight of the Office of Recoveries and Fraud Investigations, Electronic Benefits Transfer, and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation.
2. Supervision of program staff.
3. Develop and manage program budget.
4. Develop and implement program policies and procedures.
5. Communicate and meet program goals and initiatives.
6. Stay current on applicable federal and state laws, policies, and rules.
7. Write contracts.
8. Take initiative to continuously refine and upgrade investigative and administrative skills and knowledge.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

1. Experience supervising and managing employees.
2. Experience managing a budget.
3. Ability to set and meet program goals and objectives.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
5. Ability to adapt and prioritize.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Investigation techniques and collection procedures.
2. Applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
3. Principles, practices, and methods of program administration.
4. Problem-solving and analytical abilities.

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 by 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.

Additional Requirements: Please attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

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:
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