Data Warehousing Manager jobs in Rapid City, SD

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a data management coordinator for a recently awarded five-year USDA-NRCS Climate Smart Commodities grant. This project is focused on grazing beef and bison commodities and involves a large team of personnel from academia and industry and also includes a high level of producer participation. The successful candidate will join the team of faculty at the West River and Extension site from the departments of Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, and Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Sciences that are leading the grant project. This position is located in Rapid City, SD, and is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible position that is fully funded for the five-year life of the grant.

SDSU West River Research and Extension in Rapid City is the western front door to SDSU and the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. It is here that academics, research, Extension, and professionalism come together to provide South Dakota, especially western South Dakota, with the agricultural resources and expertise that can give rise to personal, professional, and community success.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The purpose of this position is to oversee management of data intake for this large-scale project. Data will be generated from a multitude of sources, including intensive research sites and producer (beef and bison) operations. The successful candidate is expected to perform quality assurance and quality control checks and create metadata standards for all project data. This position will also generate reports on soil carbon and methane emissions data to track project progress. In addition, this position will support quarterly reporting efforts for the grant by compiling and organizing data and generating data summaries. Producer participation is key to the success of this project. Producers will be provided incentives for implementing climate-smart practices. This position will organize producer and climate-smart practice enrollment data to ensure practice compliance. The successful candidate will also compile and generate reports of data associated with producer surveys and practice scoring rubrics.

SALARY RANGE:

The base salary for this position is $48,949. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

BENEFITS:

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Data Science or related field including but not limited to Animal Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Data Science, Statistics and Computer Science completed by start date;
• At least one year of experience working with large/complex data sets; and
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Agriculture, Data Science or related field including but not limited to Animal Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Data Science, Statistics and Computer Science;
• Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting reports;
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail; and
• Understanding of production agriculture.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by August 3, 2023.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Amanda Blair at amanda.blair@sdstate.eduor 605-394-2236.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-4128.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,949.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person