Policy Analyst

Policy Analyst

The South Dakota Division of Banking regulates the state’s banking, trust, and financial services industries to assure that our citizens have confidence in our state’s financial markets and services. We are seeking an inquisitive individual with analytical and communication skills to join our team of professionals.

Agency:
Department of Labor & Regulation - Division of Banking

Location:

Pierre or Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: $25.69 to $28.88 per hour, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: I

Position Type:
Full-Time 40 hours per week

Closing Date:
Open until filled

• Manage internal information system to ensure integrity of licensee information.
• Maintain efficient interaction between internal databases and nationwide licensing system owned by the states.
• Extract licensee information and run reports from databases to support licensee monitoring and examination functions.
• Review and update reporting processes to ensure the Division has the necessary information to monitor its licenses.
• Develop and maintain policy and procedure manuals related to licensing processes and databases.
• Recommend changes to Division processes, rules, and state laws to keep up with changes in federal law and policy.
• Daily interaction with Division staff, license applicants, licensed companies and the general public.
• Answer telephones and answer licensing questions.
• Assist Division staff in the licensing of money lenders, mortgage lenders, and money transmitters.
• Review documents, forms, data and files to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• 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

A bachelor’s degree in banking, finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.

• Handle multiple priorities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Organize and coordinate activities and a variety of processes and information.
• Communicate information concisely and efficiently.
• Be highly motivated and self‑starting.
• Compose a general business letter.
• Exercise tact, patience, and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and personalities.

To be considered, please attach your letter of interest, post‑secondary transcripts, and resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Applicants must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9. The State of South Dakota uses E‑Verify.

Applicants who possess a National Career Readiness Certificate may submit it with their application. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.