Budget Policy​/Data Analyst

South Dakota State University is looking for a Policy/Data Analyst to join our Finance and Budget team. The Policy/Data Analyst supports SDState’s budget and personnel operations through advanced data collection, analysis, and reporting. This role interprets and applies relevant institutional and system‑level policies, evaluates compliance within assigned areas, and provides analytical insights to inform strategic and operational decision‑making. The analyst helps manage key data systems, conducts structured analyses of personnel and budget activity, and collaborates with departments across campus to promote consistent, compliant, and data‑driven administrative practices.

Location:

Brookings
, South Dakota.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Open to internal candidates only.

• Oversee data collection, validation, and reporting processes for assigned personnel and budget systems, including faculty workload tracking.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc analytical reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Review personnel and budget transactions—including Work‑Study and summer activity—to assess accuracy, policy alignment, and potential compliance concerns.
• Identify workflow issues and recommend process and data‑quality improvements to strengthen operational effectiveness.
• Verify personnel and budget data for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with established budget and policy requirements.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies across Banner and related systems while supporting required reporting through thorough data checks.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge:

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data
• Data collection, reporting, and analysis techniques.
• Federal, state, regional, and university policy frameworks.

Skills & Abilities:

• Communicate clearly with diverse audiences.
• Diagnose and resolve data or workflow inconsistencies.
• Proficiency with analytical tools, report‑building software, and relevant databases.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities.

SDState accepts applications through an online employment site.  
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The application requires a cover letter that specifically addresses how the candidate meets the qualifications, a resume, and a reference page with contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land‑grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment.

Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:
Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: .

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Kacie Richard at .

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List (optional)

Posting Date: 02/18/2026

Closing Date: 02/25/2026