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Grants Contract Coordinator

Join our team and contribute to the success in managing vital Montana grants efficiently and effectively.

The Grants Contract Coordinator is responsible for management of federal discretionary and block grants, and periodic state funds grants. It provides program oversight, technical assistance and monitoring of subgrant programs and program evaluation.

The position also facilitates meetings and focus groups to develop a consensus on a wide variety of criminal justice, public safety, crime prevention, alcohol, drug, and violence-related issues.

The position coordinates criminal justice, public safety, and crime prevention efforts for the Board, which includes assisting in coordinating an annual crime prevention conference.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
  • One year of directly related work experience.
  • Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

The above knowledge, skills and abilities are usually acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or closely related field and 3 to 4 years job-related work experience.

Job related experience includes program development and planning, research, grant administration, program management or other appropriate field that includes administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Grant management experience
  • Extensive knowledge of program development and design techniques, strategic planning, and new program implementation.
  • Knowledge of how to analyze and use standardized definitions and rules from a federal agency using federal, state and agency regulations and policies.
  • Knowledge of training techniques, information dissemination, as well as public speaking and presentations.
  • Considerable knowledge of data collection and analysis.

Must have the technical and interpersonal skills to analyze complex statistical and narrative information; to recognize emerging issues, anticipate their impacts on state and local justice systems; to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to diverse groups; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantees, social service agencies, local law enforcement, county attorneys and the general public.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

  • Criminal History Fingerprint Check
  • Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

  • To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.
  • Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.
  • RESUME: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

Fantastic State of Montana benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) plan choices - Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution
  • Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan.
  • Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
  • Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Not Telework Eligible
  • State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): July 12, 2024, 11:59:00 PM