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Training and Communications Specialist

South Dakota State Government
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Job ID: 27397
Agency: Bureau of Finance and Management
Location: Pierre
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000/annually, depending on experience
Closing Date: 7/18/24

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Bureau of Finance and Management. For more information on the Bureau of Finance and Management, please visit https://bfm.sd.gov/.

Are you ready to play a crucial role in shaping the future of financial management for the State of South Dakota? The Bureau of Finance and Management is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our implementation team as a Training and Communications Specialist. This unique opportunity, located in Pierre, South Dakota, puts you at the forefront of transformative change as we embark on Project BISON – an initiative to implement a new ERP financial solution. The two and a half year transition to this state-of-the-art ERP system allows the chosen candidate the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes. Project BISON is not just an ERP implementation; it’s a bold step to modernize and define the financial infrastructure of the State of South Dakota for decades to come. While this position is initially tied to Project BISON, it offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and potential for long-term employment within the Bureau of Finance and Management or other State of South Dakota departments.

As a key member of the Project BISON implementation team, your responsibilities include:

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication throughout the entire project.
  • Developing rapport, collaborating, and communicating openly and effectively with Project BISON participants to create an environment of trust that facilitates the successful ERP system implementation.
  • Collaborating with the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team to design and deliver training programs tailored to various user groups.
  • Coordinating all aspects of training sessions, including reserving locations, scheduling sessions, and compiling participant lists.
  • Delivering training to system end users (in-person, virtual, and/or training videos)
  • Collecting feedback from training sessions.
  • Supporting and providing input on communications and training objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and success criteria.
  • Working jointly with the OCM team to develop communication strategies and materials to support Project BISON objectives.
  • Serving as a point of contact for internal communications between agencies involved in Project BISON.
  • Managing multiple email accounts, ensuring prompt responses and effective communication flow.
  • Updating and maintaining content on website, bison.sd.gov, to provide accurate project information.
  • Regularly updating and managing content on the SharePoint site.
  • Representing BFM and Project BISON in a manner that enhances the agency’s credibility, reputation, and value.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

An associate's or bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or related field; or relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Training and communications experience, preferably within the technology or government sector.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
  • Knowledge of Adobe suite and some graphic design is a plus.
  • Familiarity with large-scale IT systems and ERP solutions is a plus.

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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=Q6N
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"