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Grants & Contracts Project Manager
Sioux Falls, SD
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Job ID: 36281
Agency: Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health
Location:Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, or Aberdeen, SDSalary: $70,672.54 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: K
Closing Date: 6/17/26
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health. For more information on the Department of Health, please visit https://doh.sd.gov/ .
The South Dakota Department of Health's programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live, work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for, respond to, and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in the state of South Dakota.
We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in DOH. We trust our employees to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership, accountability, communication, integrity, and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.
The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs, wants, and desires when it comes to balancing the entire team's home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position. Please visit our website at http://doh.sd.gov/ for further information about the Department of Health.
The South Dakota Department of Health, Division of Family and Community Health, is seeking an organized and motivated individual to serve as the Grants and Contracts Project Manager. This role provides cross-division support to the Offices of Public Health Nursing Services, Lifespan Health, and division leadership. This position will coordinate grant reporting, overseeing contracts and budget tracking, support operational planning, and facilitate communications and reporting. This role ensures timely, compliant execution of grant requirements, contract deliverables, operational milestones, and leadership reporting across multiple public health initiatives.
Licenses and Certifications:
Project management certification is preferred but not required
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
At minimum, a bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, business, finance, health sciences, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience (2-3 years) in grants management, contract administration, project management, and program coordination.
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=45E
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
#LI-Onsite
Job ID: 36281
Agency: Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health
Location:Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, or Aberdeen, SDSalary: $70,672.54 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: K
Closing Date: 6/17/26
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health. For more information on the Department of Health, please visit https://doh.sd.gov/ .
The South Dakota Department of Health's programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live, work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for, respond to, and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in the state of South Dakota.
We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in DOH. We trust our employees to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership, accountability, communication, integrity, and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.
The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs, wants, and desires when it comes to balancing the entire team's home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position. Please visit our website at http://doh.sd.gov/ for further information about the Department of Health.
The South Dakota Department of Health, Division of Family and Community Health, is seeking an organized and motivated individual to serve as the Grants and Contracts Project Manager. This role provides cross-division support to the Offices of Public Health Nursing Services, Lifespan Health, and division leadership. This position will coordinate grant reporting, overseeing contracts and budget tracking, support operational planning, and facilitate communications and reporting. This role ensures timely, compliant execution of grant requirements, contract deliverables, operational milestones, and leadership reporting across multiple public health initiatives.
Licenses and Certifications:
Project management certification is preferred but not required
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
At minimum, a bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, business, finance, health sciences, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience (2-3 years) in grants management, contract administration, project management, and program coordination.
Knowledge of:
- grant management processes, including reporting, compliance, and application development;
- contract development, procurement practices, and vendor management;
- budgeting, tracking expenditures, and interpreting financial documentation;
- public health program operations;
- state and federal reporting systems or similar platforms;
- project management principles and effective workflow practices.
Skill to:
- organize, track, and manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines;
- prepare reports, summaries, and guidance materials;
- communicate and facilitate coordination across teams;
- analyze guidance, financial data, contract language, and operational requirements;
- use Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Word, SharePoint) and learn new software systems;
- problem solve and identify operational inefficiencies.
Ability to:
- interpret and translate grant guidance into actionable steps for program staff;
- collect, synthesize, and organize information from diverse sources;
- maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with timelines and standards;
- work collaboratively with teams, partners, and contractors;
- support leadership with clear, concise reporting;
- manage complex information with professionalism.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=45E
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
#LI-Onsite