Policy Analyst

Pierre, SD or Sioux Falls, SD | Labor and Regulation | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly 25.69 - 28.88 US per hour Posted 3 weeks ago Description PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 36629 Agency: Department of Labor & Regulation - Division of Banking Location:Pierre or Sioux Falls, SD Salary:$25.69 to $28.88/hr., depending on qualifications Pay Grade:I Closing Date:Open Until Filled This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Labor & Regulation. For more information on the Department of Labor & Regulation, please visit . 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. Policy Analyst develops, maintains, and implements internal processes and procedures to allow companies to be licensed and renewed in an efficient manner. Work involves performing a wide variety of analysis and review functions, which require the applicant to have sound independent judgment and discretion. This position interacts directly with fellow state regulators to ensure the Division’s policies and procedures are consistent with federal law, state law, and state-to-state agreements. Duties include: 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 information necessary 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. Answering telephones and answering licensing questions. Assisting Division staff in the licensing of money lenders, mortgage lenders, and money transmitters. Reviewing documents, forms, data and files to ensure accuracy and completeness. The location of this position is Pierre or Sioux Falls. If candidate chosen is in Sioux Falls, regular travel to Pierre will be required for initial and ongoing training. What we offer to you beyond the paycheck: Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option) Employee Assistance Program 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 For additional information regarding the benefits offered to state employees, please visit: The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A bachelor's degree in banking, finance, accounting, or a related field preferred. The candidate should have the ability to: 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; and exercise tact, patience and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and personalities. Additional Requirements: 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. NCRC:If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr