Project Management Specialist

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

HELENA, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The Director's Office provides critical support to the department's executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today!

The Montana Department of Corrections is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Management Specialist to lead and oversee a diverse range of IT related projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and ensuring public safety. As a Project Management Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and monitoring projects to successful completion, while collaborating with internal personnel and external consultants. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining project quality, adhering to program standards, and managing change control processes.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring that project plans are effectively implemented and executed. Your proactive approach to directing and reviewing project work plans, monitoring workflows, and identifying potential risks will be instrumental in maintaining project timelines and mitigating challenges. You will provide insightful analysis of project performance by comparing baseline results, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions when discrepancies arise. You will report project status updates and decision support information to both the project team and management. Additionally, you will represent the project team in interactions with departmental management, external agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders, serving as a key liaison to ensure project success.

If you are a dynamic, experienced Project Management Specialist with a strong background in implementing IT projects and successfully managing initiatives in complex, challenging environments, we encourage you to join our team and support ongoing improvement and innovation at the Montana Department of Corrections. Your expertise and commitment will help drive critical initiatives and strengthen correctional services across the state. Experience with healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and health IT infrastructure is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or related field

• Two years of experience managing projects

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a "Relevant File". In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check

• Child/patient/offender abuse registries

• Reference checks

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.