Central Services Division Administrator

State of Montana • Great Falls, VA

29d

About The Position

Job Overview: The Central Services Division Administrator provides operational oversight and management to the Central Services Division, which includes the Accounting Bureau, Human Resources Department, IT Department, Contracts Office, Center of Defense Excellence (training), and Development and Operations Bureau. In addition to these specific Division duties, the Administrator is part of agency leadership. The position reports to the OPD’s Director.

Requirements

• Ability to energize and provide strong leadership to the Central Services Division.
• Ability to gain respect and manage and utilize the skills of staff.
• Ability to develop and implement agency and division policies based on short and long-term agency strategic planning goals, management concepts and practices.
• Ability to recognize, analyze and solve complex management problems.
• Ability to take responsibility and accountability for work activities and personal actions, as well as recognize the impact of ones behavior on others and agency goals.
• Ability to follow through on commitments and implement agency decisions.
• Ability to assess hypothetical situations and impacts; consolidate a unified strategy in response to numerous issues and concerns; make proper and timely decisions in stressful situations.
• Ability to direct a complex organization through effective planning, delegation and leadership.
• Ability to accept the direction of the Director in carrying out policy.
• Ability to provide supervision and organizational direction and to demonstrate extensive knowledge of change, personnel, and budget management
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication, negotiation, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across diverse groups and to build trust and credibility in working relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to the state and the mission of the public defender system.
• Knowledge of legal and court policies, procedures, practices, terminology and systems; state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and public defense.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in public administration, public relations, government organization, lobbying, state budgeting, and legislative processes.
• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field; and
• Five years of related work experience, including three years of senior-level management.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Montana legal system and indigent defense.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all CSD functions and ensures success of Human Resources, Accounting, IT, training, Contracts, and DevOps.
• Servs as a member of agency leadership, assisting in the development and coordination of strategic planning within the Division and throughout the agency.
• Coordinates with Governor's Office to ensure legislative and budget proposals are developed, coordinated internally, and submitted to the Office of Budget and Program Planning (OBPP) and Legislature.
• Develops and oversees internal controls, administrative policies, procedures and business processes.
• Coordinates and develops responses to legislative audit issues and corrective action plans.
• Identifies and solves operational problems, including effectively coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Work/life balance
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Telework (when applicable)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive public service loan forgiveness – visit the Federal Student Aid website to learn more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees