Policy Analyst

the South Dakota State Government • Pierre, SD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Labor & Regulation - Division of Banking is seeking an inquisitive individual with analytical and communication skills to join their team of professionals. The Policy Analyst develops, maintains, and implements internal processes and procedures to allow companies to be licensed and renewed in an efficient manner. This role involves performing a wide variety of analysis and review functions, requiring sound independent judgment and discretion. The 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.

Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and coordinate activities and a variety of processes and information.
• Ability to communicate information concisely and efficiently.
• Ability to be highly motivated and self-starting.
• Ability to compose a general business letter.
• Ability to exercise tact, patience and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and personalities.
• Must apply online.
• Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in banking, finance, accounting, or a related field preferred.
• If candidate chosen is in Sioux Falls, regular travel to Pierre will be required for initial and ongoing training.
• If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level