For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit http://doc.sd.gov. The Data Systems Manager oversees planning, implementation, coordination, and tracking of multiple projects related to corrections technology projects and other areas within DOC. This position routinely evaluates reports and queries to ensure data reliability for the juvenile division, prison system, and parole system. We are looking for a positive, responsible, and confident professional with strong organization and communication skills to work collaboratively with vendors, DOC professionals, other state agencies, and technical personnel. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

A bachelor's degree in a related subject is preferred.

Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization. Encourage engagement on projects, and assign work when necessary to meet goals.
Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results to include budgetary constraints, etc. Incumbent may also prepare documentation, and provide training as part of implementation plans.
Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
Knowledge of:

Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
project management;
Structured Query Language (SQL);
DOC operations.
Skill to:

analyze data and statistics;
create basic queries in Microsoft Access;
train staff on new technology and be the subject matter expert;
implement and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to:

multitask, stay organized, work independently, effectively communicate, and provide sound recommendations.