Business Manager III - Nebraska State Penitentiary

Business Manager III – Nebraska State Penitentiary

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $29.619

Job Posting: JR

Applications close on July 8, 2026.

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a highly capable and experienced Business Manager to oversee a multi-faceted budget and other critical business functions of the Nebraska State Penitentiary. This role requires strong skills in budget preparation and reporting, accurate mathematical computations, and effective oral presentation and communication. A key expectation is the ability to read, understand, interpret and apply rules/regulations, policies/procedures, laws and other work directives, and effectively supervise, direct and coordinate a diverse staff.

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• Financial Management:
  Prepare and coordinate biennium/yearly fiscal budgets. Monitor budget status and advise stakeholders. Review and analyze facility expenditures continuously to ensure fiscal control and proper program disbursement.
• Purchasing & Inventory:
  Approve purchases for supplies, equipment and services; obtain quotes and coordinate with relevant departments for timely material request processing. Maintain fixed assets inventory, manage item replacement, and process surplus equipment.
• Supervision & Operations:
  Plan and supervise the activities of assigned business units, including Canteen, Clothing Issue, Mail, Laundry and Warehouse operations.
• Payroll & Inmate Finance:
  Reconcile and verify complex bi-weekly employee payroll rules. Manage fiscal matters related to the inmate population, including monitoring the Corrections Inmate Pay System and responding to inmate financial requests and grievances.
• Compliance & Reporting:
  Ensure adherence to state statutes, audit recommendations and departmental rules. Maintain American Correctional Association standards for assigned areas to assure accreditation. Provide necessary financial and statistical information to external groups such as clubs and religious groups.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field plus four years related experience, two of which must be in a responsible supervisory capacity. Related work experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred:
  Experience working in a correctional setting; governmental business experience working with various fund types including general and federal funds; experience with an integrated financial system; experience monitoring supply inventory; experience managing a budget; experience completing reconciliations; proficiency in Excel and Word.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Applicants must pass a medical exam, a randomly announced drug test, and successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program after being hired.

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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